Google June Pixel Drop 2026: Gemini AI Photo Editor, Create Music, Translate Calls & More; Check New Features

Google has rolled out its latest June Pixel Drop, bringing a host of new artificial intelligence (AI) features, productivity tools and personalisation upgrades to Pixel devices. The update, which also introduces Android 17 and Wear OS 7 improvements, will be available to users in phases over the next few weeks.

Google June Pixel Drop: Users Get New AI Tools; Create Music, Screen Unknown Calls & Edit Photos With Commands

From creating your own music using Gemini AI to recording reaction videos without extra apps, the latest Pixel update focuses heavily on making smartphones smarter and more creative.

Google Pixel Latest Update: Record Your Face While Capturing Your Screen

One of the biggest additions is Screen Reactions, a Pixel-first feature that allows users to record their selfie camera alongside a screen recording, creating a green-screen style reaction video.

The feature can be useful for content creators, gamers, teachers and users making step-by-step tutorials.

How to use Screen Reactions in Google Pixel?

Google's new Screen Reactions feature lets users record their selfie camera while capturing their phone's screen, making it easier to create reaction videos, tutorials, gameplay clips and social media content without using third-party apps.

To use the feature, follow these simple steps:

• Swipe down twice to open Quick Settings
• Tap the Screen Record icon
• Turn on Show selfie camera
• Tap Start Recording

Users can move, resize and reposition their selfie window while recording their screen in real time.

Create Custom Songs With Gemini AI

Google is also bringing advanced music generation capabilities to Gemini on Pixel devices. Users can now create original songs by simply typing a description or uploading an image.

Gemini can generate a complete audio track with lyrics and allows users to customise the style, vocals and tempo according to their preference.

How to create music using Gemini:

• Open the Gemini app
• Tap the Tools menu
• Select Create Music
• Enter your idea or upload an image to generate a song
• Pixel 10 Pro Fold Gets a New Bubble Bar

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold now comes with a dedicated bubble bar at the bottom of the display, allowing users to switch between apps quickly.

The feature is designed to make multitasking easier while travelling, working or watching tutorials.

Google's New Voice Translate Feature Arrives on Pixel 10a: Real-Time Call Translation Made Easy

Google has introduced Voice Translate on Pixel 10a, enabling real-time speech-to-speech translation during phone calls while preserving each caller's natural voice.

Currently, the feature supports English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Hindi (preview).

How to enable Voice Translate

• Open the Phone by Google app
• Go to Settings
• Tap Voice Translate
• Download your preferred language pack
• Pixel Users in India Get Manual Call Screen

A major update for Indian users is the arrival of Manual Call Screen on Pixel phones.

Now, when users receive a call from an unknown number, they can tap Screen Call, and Google's Call Assist will ask the caller to share their name and reason for calling before users decide whether to answer.

Google Pixel Gets Smarter Emergency Features: Automatic Crash, Fall and Health Alerts

Google has integrated Emergency Sharing with features like Car Crash Detection, Fall Detection and Loss of Pulse Detection. In serious emergencies, Pixel devices can automatically contact emergency services and alert selected emergency contacts.

Google Gemini Photo Editor: Gemini AI Lets Pixel Users Edit Photos Like a Pro

Meanwhile, Google's AI-powered Edit with Ask Photos feature is expanding to more regions. It allows users to edit images using natural language commands, such as asking Gemini to remove reflections, improve colours or make multiple changes in one request.

How to edit photos using Gemini AI's Ask Photos

• Open the Google Photos app on your Pixel phone
• Select the image you want to edit
• Tap the Ask Photos option
• Type your editing request in natural language, such as: "Remove the reflections from the window", "Make the colours more vibrant" or "Brighten the photo and improve the background"
• Review the AI-generated changes
• Save the edited image if you are satisfied with the result

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