How September’s Pixel Drop changes the way you call and message important contacts

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• The September 2026 Pixel Drop is officially rolling out.
• It brings a faster way to call and message contacts.
• The update is available to Pixel 6 and newer devices.

The September 2026 Pixel Drop is officially rolling out, and while it’s not a huge update, it does bring a potentially very useful tool to your home screen. This is separate from the September Android Drop, which introduced a new way to keep track of important items and a new motion sickness feature.

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Here’s a look at what’s new.

An easier way to message or call your regular contacts

The most useful update, and the one I’m most excited about, makes it a lot easier to call or message your most used...

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