How September’s Pixel Drop changes the way you call and message important contacts

Google began rolling out the September Pixel Drop for Pixel 6 and newer. The Pixel VIPs widget gained one-tap direct call and message buttons, and Scam Detection now checks typed text in Gboard and shows a 'likely scam' warning on-device.

• Update available on Pixel 6 and newer
• Pixel VIPs widget supports up to 16 contacts
• With more than 4 contacts, widget reverts to old layout
• Scam Detection checks text in Gboard on-device