The March Pixel Drop just landed with 8 big upgrades for your Android device - what's new

Source: ZDNet

The March Pixel Drop is here, and while it’s bringing some new features to Pixel phones and watches, the biggest updates are coming to every Android device.

What’s new in the March Pixel Drop?

All Android users are getting an easier way to see where someone is, help find a lost bag at the airport, and Pixel Watch users are getting a way to make sure they don’t accidentally leave their phone somewhere. “At a Glance” is also getting an upgrade on Pixel.

1. Share your live location in Messages

You can now share your real‑time location in Google Messages without leaving a conversation. The previous option only allowed a one‑time, static location; the new option updates as you move, making it easier to connect with someone in a large crowd for a set amount of time.

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2. Share a Find Hub link with airlines

Android users can now share a link showing the location of a lost piece of luggage with participating airlines, provided you have a tracker in your bag. The Find Hub already lets you see the location of a missing bag through a tracker; the new feature lets you easily share the link with your airline to find your bag more quickly.

3. Google Play Shorts

Google Play Shorts lets you discover apps more easily through short‑form videos from the apps themselves.

4. Calling cards

A new calling‑card feature lets your contacts see your chosen photo, font, and color during a conversation.

5. At a Glance upgrades

Pixel‑specific upgrades to the “At a Glance” section of your home screen now include real‑time transit updates for your daily commute, score updates for all followed teams during live games, and end‑of‑day updates from top movers in your Google Finance watchlist.

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6. Find the Look

“Find the Look” (part of Circle to Search) identifies individual pieces of an outfit from images, while “Try on with Circle to Search” lets you see how clothing looks on you from videos, social content, or images.

7. Never leave your phone behind

Pixel Watch now automatically locks your phone and sends an alert to the watch if the devices become separated beyond a certain distance, helping ensure you don’t forget your phone.

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8. Express Pay

Express Pay on Pixel Watch allows you to pay by simply turning and tapping your watch to a retail terminal, without needing to open the Wallet app.