- Google’s new Pixel VIPs widget launched with the release of Android 16.
- However, some Pixel owners report that the widget is missing.
- An update to the Contacts app is likely needed before the widget becomes available.
We’ve known for a while that Google has been working on a Pixel VIPs widget. This widget is one of the many features included in June’s Pixel Drop, which was released yesterday. Although the update is out, the Pixel VIPs widget is nowhere to be seen for some Pixel owners.
As a refresher, the Pixel VIPs widget is a Contacts app feature that allows you to put a 4×1 widget on your homescreen. You can insert up to eight of your contacts into this widget to stay connected to the most important people in your life. What makes this feature special is that it serves as a central store of various information about those people, populating details like birthday reminders, local weather, time information, and even their location if shared. VIPs can also bypass Do Not Disturb settings.