Google has begun to implement its previously teased Pixel Drop feature update for June 2026 along with the launch of Android 17and it’s great news if you want to generate more than just still images with Gemini, or if you’re just multitasking.
He new release gives you the options to generate videos using Google’s Gemini Omni model and music through Lyria 3. You only need one message to produce a prank clip or the soundtrack for your latest social post. You’ll need at least a Gemini Pro subscription ($20 per month) for Omni, but Lyria 3 is available to anyone using a Pixel running Android 17.
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Pixel Drop also marks the arrival of Bubbles, Google’s take on Samsung-style floating app windows. While you can only see one bubble at a time, this makes it easy to quickly access an app (like a browser or navigation tool) without switching tasks or having to deal with a cluttered split-screen view. On the foldable Pixels, you’ll also get a bubble bar that helps organize those quick apps.
Google also caters to everyone who likes to create TikTok-style (or YouTube Shorts-style) reaction videos. Now you can record selfie videos directly to screen recordings on any Android 17 phone, so you won’t need another app to go viral.
AirDrop and call translation come to more Pixel phones
You no longer need a Pixel 10 to use core features
Google is simultaneously using the June 2026 Pixel Drop to expand existing features to more devices. For a start, Quick Share support for Apple AirDrop It’s now available on Pixel 8a and 9a phones worldwide. Live phone call translation via Voice Translate is also available on the Pixel 10a, so you won’t need a high-end device to understand different languages.
Magic Cue information suggestions will come to more messaging apps, including Instagram, Snapchat and Telegram. While you’ll still need a Pixel 10 or higher in certain countries and languages, this could help you display a relevant flight schedule or photo right when you need it.
Two existing features are coming to more regions. Conversational image editing in Google Photos is now available in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, allowing you to describe the changes you want. Meanwhile, the manual call screen feature is ready to thwart unwanted calls in India for Pixel 10 and above models.
