Pixel Scam Detection & Loss of Pulse Detection | Pixel Drop

It’s all about making your Pixel device feel new again, and now the Pixel Drop itself has a new look of its own.

The March 2025 Pixel Drop is an exciting wave of new features that can make your

For Scam Detection in messages, you can turn the feature off in the settings of your Messages app. No data from scam text messages is shared off the device unless you decide to report the sender to Google.

Research shows that over $1 trillion was lost to scams globally in 2024, with phone calls and text messages at the top of the list of successful methods. It’s difficult to be perfectly vigilant and recognize scams 100% of the time, which is why Pixel’s Scam Detection can help protect you from these attacks when your guard drops. 

Unboxers, cooking streamers, gamers, beauty influencers, and other content creators: This is big. Now you can livestream from your

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If the Pixel Watch 3’s heart rate sensor detects signs of pulselessness, an AI-based algorithm combines pulse sensor data with other inputs like movement signals to confirm a loss of pulse event. If detected, it triggers a check-in, and can escalate to an alarm and a call to emergency services.

This feature is coming to users by the end of April 2025.

The new location-sharing feature in the Find My Device app lets you share and receive live locations with trusted contacts, providing a sense of security for both everyday check-ins and emergencies. It’s great for coordinating meetups, ensuring family members get home safely, and simply staying in touch.

Now you can use text-to-image prompts to create images of people in Pixel Studio. Just type a description of a person or scene you’d like to see, or choose the style you want, like “video game” or “3D cartoon.” And watch in amazement as Pixel Studio creates it.

With expanded satellite support on Pixel, you can stay connected even when you don’t have cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Options vary based on your wireless carrier and location:

Within every Pixel Drop, you’ll find more Pixel updates and improvements in addition to major new features like the ones above. This drop also includes more accurate step count tracking, menstrual health tracking on Pixel Watch 3 with the Fitbit app, auto-bedtime mode on the Pixel Watch 2, and bug fixes. 

With these regular Pixel Drops, your phone keeps feeling new. And updating your Pixel is simple. Starting today, keep an eye out for a message on your phone. Or head to Settings, then System, then Software Updates to check for and install the latest features. You can also click App updates and ensure all your apps are up to date in the Play Store. Pixel Drops roll out in waves, so if you don’t see it yet, keep an eye out – it’s on the way.

Note: Not all features are available on all phones or in all regions.