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Google Adds Scam Text Alerts and Contact Widgets to Pixel

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 2:33 PM UTC · How we work

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Story summary

Google adds Pixel features that speed contact calls, add scam alerts, give Audible access, and include Harry Potter theme packs.
Pixel VIP update lets users create home-screen widgets for up to eight contacts.
Gboard now shows pop-up warnings for likely scam texts in chat apps.
Pixel Drop follows the September launch of Pixel 11 and Apple’s iOS 27 rollout for iPhone 15 Pro and newer.

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Story summary

Google adds Pixel features that speed contact calls, add scam alerts, give Audible access, and include Harry Potter theme packs.
Pixel VIP update lets users create home-screen widgets for up to eight contacts.
Gboard now shows pop-up warnings for likely scam texts in chat apps.
Pixel Drop follows the September launch of Pixel 11 and Apple’s iOS 27 rollout for iPhone 15 Pro and newer.