Google releases a Pixel Feature Drop (March 2021)

Alongside the March Security Patch Google released a Feature Drop for Pixel devices today. This is probably my favorite thing about owning a Pixel phone. If you didn't know Feature Drops are released once a quarter and include some pretty handy features exclusive to Pixels. The last Pixel Feature Drop was in December 2020. Pixel Feature Drops are a way for Google to update our devices to some cool new features without waiting for the next major OS update. Check out what's included in today's Pixel Feature Drop below.

A more shareable Recorder.

You can now share links to your Recorder files, allowing anyone to hear recordings and see transcripts at recorder.google.com, even if they don’t have a Pixel*[2]. You can also back up recordings to your Google Account to help keep them safe*[3].

Take your Pixel under the sea.

Your Pixel now supports the Universal Smart Phone Housing for scuba diving by Kraken Sports*[4]. Get access to your Pixel’s camera features, like Night Sight, Portrait Mode, and video, directly through Pixel’s Camera app for high-quality images of you and your underwater friends.

Messaging just got easier and more efficient.

Smart Compose is now available for select messaging apps on your Pixel*[5]. It uses machine learning to help you complete your sentences as you type, so sending and replying to messages is easier than ever.

Wallpapers for cultural moments.

Introducing a new wallpaper collection that will celebrate different cultural moments throughout the year. The wallpapers will feature work from diverse artists around the world.

A more seamless bedtime schedule.

Now when you use the bedtime features in Clock with your Pixel Stand, you’ll see a new and improved bedtime screen, along with redesigned notifications to help you ease into a great night’s sleep*[6].

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