# Pixel 11 Pro HiLight can now signal messages from favourite contacts

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/google-is-making-pixel-hilight-slightly-more-useful/
- Published: 2026-11-10T19:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T04:52:03+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1031089/google-pixel-drop-november-2026-hilight
- Topics: Software

## Key points

- Pixel 11 Pro HiLight can signal texts from favourite contacts.
- The Pixel Drop adds features across phones and watches.
- Google says its Pixel Tag tracker is now available.

## Summary

Google’s November 2026 Pixel Drop adds a small new use for the HiLight light on the back of Pixel 11 Pro phones: it can now flash for Google Messages texts from favourite contacts. The update addresses one of the limited uses available since the phone launched, while also bringing features to a wider range of Pixel devices.

Pixel 11 and Pixel 10 phones are getting prompt-created widgets, Gemini features including the Rambler transcription tool, and the option to have Gemini make calls for tasks such as reservations or stock checks. Pixel Watch 3 and newer models will show step-by-step workout instructions, while Pixel 6A and newer phones gain a Family Hub for family controls. Google also says its Pixel Tag tracker, first announced in August, is now available.

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