Pixel VPN by Google update adds status to Quick Settings Tile
Source: 9to5Google
Update Overview
A small update to Pixel VPN by Google lets you more easily check connection status from the Quick Settings (QS) Tile.
Previously, the 2×1 QS Tile awkwardly displayed “VPN by Google” twice. Now, the second line shows the current status of your connection.
- Connected – The Tile is also active (filled) and shows a rounded rectangle.
- Paused – Displays as a pill.
- Connecting…
- Can’t connect
These status descriptions were previously only available in the VPN by Google app, and this QS addition saves you from having to open that fullscreen experience. (Tip: Long‑press the QS Tile to open the app directly rather than navigating via Settings → Network & internet → VPN.) Most users probably still use the 1×1 QS Tile.
The updated Quick Settings Tile is rolling out with version 2025.12.19.x of VPN by Google, though there’s a server‑side component to this change. It’s not yet widely available on all Pixel devices.
Old
The previous QS Tile displayed only the app name without any connection status.
New
In other Pixel app developments, Recorder and Screenshots received small patch updates this week that did not result in new features.
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