New Pixel VIP update addresses some of its biggest flaws

Pixel VIPs has so much potential to be a useful widget, but I wish it looked better. Credit: Stephen Headrick / Android Authority TL;DR Google has released new, expanded Pixel VIPs widget designs in the September 2026 Pixel Feature Drop, introducing quick actions for single-tap calling and texting. The update adds glanceable notification badges for urgent messages and a sleek floating overlay navigation menu that lets you swipe between VIP profiles easily.