Google’s March Pixel Drop Introduces Gemini Live Enhancements, Scam Detection in Messages, and More Features

Google launched the highly anticipated March Pixel Drop on Tuesday, rolling out a host of new features for compatible Pixel devices. This marks the first Pixel Drop of 2025, bringing a range of exciting updates. One of the key highlights is the upgraded Gemini Live, a conversational AI tool now capable of understanding and interacting in over 45 languages. This expanded language support means users can converse with the AI seamlessly without the need to adjust settings. Gemini Live’s multimodal capabilities, which allow the addition of images, files, and YouTube videos to enrich conversations, will be available on Pixel 6 and newer models, as well as the Pixel Fold. In the coming weeks, Google plans to roll out live video and screen sharing features, taking conversations with Gemini Live to the next level.

Another exciting update comes to the Pixel Screenshots app, which now includes a new Suggestions feature. This tool offers recommendations for screenshots that users might want to add to their collection, making it easier to organize and recall important images. Additionally, the app will now support work profiles, enhancing its utility for business and productivity-focused users. Alongside this, Pixel Studio has received a major update, allowing users to create unique images of people simply by providing text-based descriptions. This new tool makes it easy to share personalized images with friends and family, expanding the creative possibilities within the Pixel ecosystem.

The March Pixel Drop also introduces a feature called Connected Cameras, which enables Pixel users to connect their phones to other cameras, such as GoPro devices or another Pixel phone. This feature allows users to stream on social media from different angles, offering a more dynamic and engaging experience for content creators. Whether for personal use or professional broadcasting, Connected Cameras provide a new way to capture and share moments from multiple perspectives.

In addition to these features, the Pixel Drop expands the availability of several services, including Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio, and Pixel AI weather reports, to new regions. Japan and Germany will now have access to the Weather app’s pollen tracker, while Japanese speakers can also enjoy AI-powered summaries in the Recorder app. With the March Pixel Drop, Google continues to enhance the Pixel experience with a variety of new tools designed to improve productivity, creativity, and user interaction.