In a recent episode of the Made by Google podcast, Aisha Sherif, a Pixel software product manager, detailed the first Pixel feature drop of 2025. The update focuses on enhancing security, safety, and AI-driven productivity.

Here are the key features discussed:

  • Scam Detection: This feature, exclusive to Pixel 9 and 9 Pro phones in the US, uses AI to identify potential scams in phone calls and texts, alerting users with haptic and visual cues. The AI operates on-device to protect user privacy.
  • Satellite SOS: Expanding its reach, Satellite SOS now includes Hawaii, Alaska, Europe, and Canada, ensuring access to emergency services in areas without traditional connectivity.
  • Screenshot Organization: The screenshot app now automatically groups screenshots into collections and is available in German and Japanese.
  • Recorder App: Pixel users switching devices can now have old recordings automatically transcribed. The recorder app also supports transcription and summarization in Japanese.
  • GoPro Connection: Pixel phones can now connect to GoPros for simultaneous recording from multiple perspectives.
  • Pixel Fold and N Pro Enhancements: These devices gain dual-screen preview capabilities for video and media.
  • Additional Updates: The update includes improvements to Gboard voice typing, simplified mode navigation, and the ability for Gemini to analyze attached screenshots, pictures, and YouTube videos.
  • Pixel Watch Updates: Pixel Watch 2 users can expect enhanced step tracking and an automatic bedtime mode.
  • Pixel Studio: The update introduces the ability to generate human images.
  • Find My Device: Users can now see friends and family that they share a location with via Google Maps straight from the Find My Device app.