Google on Tuesday rolled out its November update for Pixel devices, introducing new artificial intelligence features and announcing the release of the Pixel Tag tracker.
The update brings new text editing, widget creation, and call screening tools to various Pixel phones and watches, while the new tracking device allows users to locate personal items. The software updates began rolling out Tuesday and will continue over the next several weeks, Google said.
Google said the Pixel Tag is available starting Nov. 11 for $29.99 for a single unit or $99.99 for a four-pack. The company said the device is thin enough to fit in a wallet, has a battery life of over a year, and uses the Find Hub network of more than 1 billion Android devices to locate items. Google said the tag also uses ultra-wideband technology to provide visual direction and distance guidance for finding items nearby.
On Pixel 10 devices, the update adds Gemini Intelligence tools, including a Rambler feature that removes filler words like “um” from voice typing and formats thoughts into polished text. Gemini can also complete multi-step tasks such as booking a ride or finding a restaurant reservation, which is available in Japan, the United Kingdom, and India. The system will also provide proactive suggestions, like sharing an estimated time of arrival.
For the Pixel 11 series in the United States, Google said the Call Screen feature will use Gemini to ask unknown callers why they are calling in a conversational manner. The system handles the exchange and provides a live transcript on the screen until the user decides to pick up or end the call.
The company said the update allows users to create custom widgets, such as spending trackers, game day widgets with team colors, or getaway countdowns that pull in flight details. Pixel phones can also provide summaries of longer conversations, which Google said is now available in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, and Traditional Chinese. A feature called HiLight will make supported phones glow when receiving messages from favorite contacts while the phone is face down.
Eligible Pixel phones using Google Fi will now automatically switch between two 5G networks and secure Wi-Fi networks, according to the announcement. Google is offering 50% off select unlimited plans for 12 months to current Pixel owners who join Google Fi by Dec. 1, 2026.
Google also announced that Pixel Watch 3 and newer models will receive step-by-step workout instructions. Users can log reps and track metrics directly from the watch or phone for routines created by a Google Health Coach or built in the Google Health app. In the coming weeks, a nearby unlocked phone will automatically unlock a user’s Pixel Watch, allowing users to skip typing a personal identification number.