"Google's Latest Pixel Update: Search Revolution and Magic Compose Unveiled!"

Google abandons monthly and quarterly updates for Pixel phones in favor of feature drops when ready.

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The January Feature Drop for Pixel includes four new features.

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Circle to Search, a powerful feature, allows users to circle and search for text or images by long-pressing the gesture bar or home button.

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Magic Compose, an AI feature, suggests stylized responses within message contexts.

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Photomoji transforms photos into reactions using on-device Google AI, available on Pixel 3a and later.

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Pixel 8 Pro's thermometer gains functionality, allowing temperature measurement and integration with Fitbit profiles.

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The features are specific to Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.

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AI integration is a key focus in the latest Pixel Feature Drop.

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The update is set to roll out in the next few days.

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