Google Expands Pixel 11 Pro HiLight in November Drop, Adds Text Alerts for Favorite Contacts
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Updated · The Verge · Nov 10
Google Expands Pixel 11 Pro HiLight in November Drop, Adds Text Alerts for Favorite Contacts
3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Nov 10
Summary
Pixel 11 Pro users can now have the rear HiLight glow for Google Messages texts from favorite contacts in Google’s November 2026 Pixel Drop.
The update modestly broadens a feature that launched in August with limited uses, including lighting up for Gemini activity and calls from favorite contacts.
Pixel 11 and Pixel 10 phones also gain Create My Widget, while Pixel 10 devices pick up more Gemini Intelligence features such as the Rambler transcription tool.
Gemini call-handling for reservations and inventory checks is coming to Pixel 10 and 11 phones, and Pixel Watch 3 or newer gets step-by-step workout guidance.
Google also said Pixel Tag, first announced in August, is now available as the broader Pixel Drop reaches devices from the Pixel 6A onward.