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Swipe, tap, twist Using gestures on a Google Pixel for navigation or shortcut actions is useful, and it's easy o enable them, or disable them if you prefer.

Pixel exclusive Google's AI notification summaries are exclusive to Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 phones, and aim to clean up your list of notifications. Here's how to start using them.

Family Link With a recent Pixel Drop, Google added support for setting up Parental Controls straight from the Android Settings app. Here's how to get started.

Wearables Weekly Whether you own the Pixel Watch 4 41mm or 45mm, there are simple ways to extend its capacity beyond the typical 30- or 40-hour estimate.

Organized chaos Google's new feature drop adds a notification organizer feature to keep you more productive and less distracted.

Back in black Google Pixel devices now have the option to force dark mode in more apps that don't natively support it, in the December 2025 update.

Pixel customization Google Pixel phones support app icon theming in beta, and it can give your Android lock screen a consistent look. Here's how to use it.

Taste match YouTube Music has a relatively new feature called Taste Match that makes it easy to share your musical tastes with friends and vice versa.

Better battery life Google Maps now has a power saving mode that preserves battery life while navigating, but it's only available on the latest Google Pixel phones.

Call recording Google Pixel phones have a built-in call recording feature that can automatically record calls or record individual calls. Here's how to use it.