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Easy updates One of the best parts of owning a Google Pixel is its regular software updates. Here's how you can make sure you never miss one.

Creative captures The Google Pixel 10 is packed with AI features like Camera Coach, which uses Gemini to help you take better photos with situational tips. Here's how to try it.

Stay safe with your trusty Pixel by your side.

Custom icons Google Messages now supports shared group chat icons and names for RCS that everyone can see — here's how to use them.

Prepaid savings It's important to know how to sign up for Visible if you've been planning to go with the Verizon-based MVNO. All you need is an app and a few minutes.

For VIPs only! Pixel VIPs are available for the Pixel 6 and later phones only. This home screen widget lets you access important personal information of your chosen contacts right from the home screen.

Keep it ironclad Advanced Protection is here to keep your Pixel phone safe. Here's how to enable it.

Easy transfers Google doesn't always seamlessly transfer messages between devices. Microsoft's SMS Organizer is a great alternative to move texts between phones.

Make the jump! It's incredibly simple to set up your iCloud email account on Android. You can keep using your existing email when you move over from iOS to Android.

All your music in one place It's actually quite simple to transfer playlists to YouTube Music from Spotify and other streaming services so you can access them all in one place.