The Gemini voice assistant has introduced a new "Call for me" feature, allowing it to independently make phone calls on behalf of the user—for example, to book tables or check product availability. To use this feature, you need a Pixel 11 with a US SIM card, a Google AI subscription, and your device must be set to English.
Google plans to completely move the production of its Pixel smartphones, as well as its watches and earbuds, from China to Vietnam and India by 2027 amid ongoing trade tensions between the US and China. The company expects Pixel shipments to grow by 8–10% this year, despite rising component costs.
After the March 2026 update, Google Pixel owners experienced faster battery drain, and the May update did not resolve this issue. Users now have to wait for the next patch, the release date of which is still unknown.
Google is developing a new facial recognition system for Pixel and Chromebook devices, aiming to match Apple's Face ID in both speed and reliability. The technology is expected to debut on the Pixel 11 later this year.
Google has postponed the release of the first beta version of Android 17 for Pixel smartphones, despite expectations that it would launch today. A new release date has not yet been announced, and the reasons for the delay have not been specified.
Google is changing its Android release strategy for the first time: Android 17 will launch directly as a beta version, skipping the developer preview phase. Visual updates and stability improvements are expected, with testing set to begin in the coming days.
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