Following yesterday’s announcement, Google is widely rolling out the new Pixel VIPs widget to the Pixel 6+ on Android 16 (and QPR1). Once rolled out, open Google Contacts and go to the Organize tab.

Google has officially launched the Pixel VIPs widget for devices from Pixel 6 onward via the June Pixel Feature Drop. The home screen widget displays key updates like last calls, WhatsApp messages, ...

Google’s new Pixel VIPs widget launched with the release of Android 16. However, some Pixel owners report that the widget is missing. An update to the Contacts app is likely needed before the widget ...

Google is rolling out a new exclusive feature called Pixel VIPs to select Pixel phones, allowing users to organize key contacts in a dedicated home screen widget that shows call history, messages ...

With the launch of Android 16 today, Google also announced the June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop. The main addition this quarter is a new “Pixel VIPs” widget from the Google Contacts app that “helps you ...

One of the few new features introduced in the June Pixel Feature Drop yesterday is missing for almost everyone. Google’s new Pixel VIPs feature, which is essentially the headline new goodie of this ...

Google’s November Pixel Feature Drop introduces prioritized notifications for Pixel VIPs, ensuring important contacts can bypass Do Not Disturb. The update also enhances the VIP widget with crisis ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Exclusive Pixel widget, Pixel VIPs, in Google Contacts app allows quick access to 8 contacts' details. Widget opens a sheet ...

We all receive dozens of notifications a day, if not more. Sometimes, they might not be notifications from people you prioritize, but thankfully that’s going to change if you own a Pixel phone.