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June 2024 Pixel Feature Drop now available on Verizon, T-Mobile and Google Fi
Google Pixel phones on Verizon, T-Mobile, and Google Fi finally getting the June 2024 Feature Drop. The update came about two weeks after its initial debut on the Global models. The firmware is based on Android 14 QPR3, bringing new features and enhancements.
Some Pixel phone users have received the update in the US on June 11. Later, Verizon pushed the June 2024 Pixel Feature Drop last week, while T-Mobile and Google Fi users are getting it now in the US. The OTA weighs 894 megabytes for carrier-branded variants.
June 2024 update brings improvements to ecosystem apps. These changes were already rolled out to some users through app updates in the past. Google Phone app got a Lookup feature, Pixel Recorder added a new Record app shortcut, and Pixel Camera 9.4 has improvements.
Integration of Gemini Nano AI is the most highlighting feature of the June update. The release brought on-device AI capabilities for Google’s Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a. However, it’s available as a Developer option, required to be activated manually.