Google Pixel 6a Software Update

Gboard updates: Pixel Studio sticker generation

• You can now create generative media directly in apps. Requires Pixel Studio and Gboard on your phone.
• Open Gboard from any eligible app > navigate to the image generation tab > type any creation you'd like to make (e.g., an avocado) > select from preset styles or customize your own
• Available on Pixel 9 series

Expressive caption 2.0

• Real-time captions provide a more immersive experience for users who are deaf or hard of hearing or consume media without sound, even with live content that doesn't have pre-loaded captions.
• Captions automatically highlight speech that is spoken with high intensity and even display human and environmental sounds (e.g., grunts, sighs, ambient noise).
• Turn on features within Live Caption settings (running 4GB RAM+)
• Available on Pixel 6+ devices with Android 16+

LE audio hearing aid connectivity support

• Users with hearing aids can now use the latest low energy Bluetooth® technology on their Pixel phone, offering new and easier setting controls.
• Features include:
  • Hands-free calling with your hearing aid.
  • Customized presets and select left or right ear channels individually.
  • Native control of ambient sound.
  • Short cut connection set up on the home screen.
  • Mic input switching when you want to direct audio to your phone.
• Available on Pixel 9+ devices with Android 16+

Pixel magnifier

• Live search is now available in the magnifier app, which helps you locate information around you without taking a picture.
• Download the magnifier app from the Play Store > type your query while moving your device
• You can also take a picture and then search for items. The item(s) you searched for will be highlighted.
• Available on Pixel 5+

AI summarization: Recorder app

• AI summarization helps you capture the important information in a long recording in just a few seconds.
• When Gemini 1.5 is installed on your device, the summarization button automatically appears on the transcript page for supported recordings. Now available for French and German transcripts.
• Available on Pixel 9+ (excluding Pixel 9a)

Clear voice mode: Recorder app

• The Clear voice filter removes background noises on recordings and preserves the speaker's voice. You no longer need to worry about finding a quiet spot to record your thoughts or conversations.
• This feature defaults to off. Turn on the feature in settings before recording to see the clear voice filter toggle during playback.
• Available on Pixel 8a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro

Battery health indicator

• As you use and charge your phone, Pixel now estimates remaining battery capacity to help you gauge when it's time to replace your battery.
• Available on Pixel 8a+ (does not apply to Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro)

Camera education: Tips

• Learn more about the features available on your Pixel camera.
• Click the ? icon in the Camera app for general inspiration and information about camera features, or navigate to the page within tips to view a specific feature.
• Available on Pixel 6+