Google’s latest Android 16 update for Pixel owners is here. And with it, a special Pixel feature drop.
november android 16 update An important one for Pixel users. Here are the important fixes and security patches, and we’ll detail all the major updates for you. First, here’s how you update your mobile device.
Go settings Then SystemNext, you will want to select software update (or system update), followed by check for UpdateIf your device still requires the November update, you will be prompted to update,
According to a Google post from November 10:
We have started rolling out monthly software updates for November 2025. All supported Pixel devices running Android 16 will receive these software updates starting today, and the rollout will continue over the next week in phases depending on carrier and device. You will receive a notification as soon as a system update is available for your device. we encourage you Check your Android version And update to get the latest software.
Everything in the November Pixel Feature Drop
Along with the security updates in the Android 16 November release (more on that shortly), Google has also announced the rollout of a new pixel feature dropThis feature drop is packed with new capabilities for Pixel owners, especially when it comes to messages,
The first major feature in Google Messages is Remix. This new feature allows Pixel users to edit or recreate any photo directly inside Google Messages using Nano Banana, Google’s Gemini image generation and editing model. Google announced last month that the Nano was coming to Google Photos, but now it’s finally here.
Nano Banana has finally arrived in Google Photos on Pixel devices.
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Pixel devices will also be able to provide users with notifications consisting of AI summaries of conversations on long text messages, group chats and messaging apps. Additionally, family and close friends deemed VIP will receive message priority in Pixel notifications.
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Based on these messaging and notification upgrades, a new scam detection feature has been created for Pixel 6 and newer phones. The feature will warn users about potentially scam messages with a “Potential Scam” label affixed to the notifications of messages deemed suspicious.
Moving on from notifications, there are more AI photo editing updates, also thanks to the Nano Banana. Personalized editing in Google Photos will allow users to request photo edits from AI by simply selecting a photo in the app and tapping “Help me edit.” Users can then explain via text what exactly they want changed in the photo. An example provided by Google shows a user asking “Remove Riley’s sunglasses, open my eyes, make Angel smile and open his eyes.” Photos responds by making requested changes to the image.
VIPs named in the notifications will be given priority.
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Google Maps has a new low-power mode to save your battery.
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More features in the November Pixel feature drop include a power-saving feature in Google Maps, which turns apps into simplified layouts to extend battery life, and more timely suggestions from AI-powered Magic Queue, a feature that keeps track of your personal data across apps and accounts.
And, finally, Pixel users who are fans of the hit Broadway show turned hit movie Wicked You can take advantage of the included “Wicked: For Good” theme pack, which comes with wallpapers, icons, system sounds, and GIFs from the film.
Glinda and Elphaba are coming to Pixel devices.
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Everything else in the Android 16 November update
Critically, this Android 16 update includes two important security fixes for issues reported in the November 3 Android security bulletin, according to 9to5Google.
What else is included? Most importantly, Google has rolled out a fix for the emergency calling feature that was “causing instability and intermittent issues.”
The most visible solution for Android users is related to the camera. Google has fixed an issue that was causing a “rainbow-like color pattern” in photos taken with ultrawide and telephoto lenses.
The November update also fixes an audio issue that causes “occasional system instability and performance slowdown,” an issue that “prevents some apps from loading,” and an error where “webcam mode does not work correctly with connected devices.”
Additionally, the Android November 16 update also offers “general improvements for charging and battery usage.”
Which devices are eligible for the update?
Google says the November Pixel updates are available for the following devices, although some features are only available on Pixel 9 devices and newer. You can see a full list of eligibility requirements on Google’s support page.
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Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a
Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold