There’s a serious security fix hiding in Google’s September Pixel update

Google has acknowledged that hackers may have already exploited this Pixel security vulnerability. There’s a serious security fix hiding in Google’s September Pixel update.

The September Pixel Drop is here – it brings key improvements to the VIP contacts widget, adds even more scam protections, expands Pause Point availability to older models and even celebrates the release of the new Harry Potter audiobooks. All Pixel devices going back to the Pixel 6 series are eligible for this update except for the Pixel Tablet.

Do note that while the rollout starts today, it will happen in stages and some models (especially carrier phones) may get it in the coming weeks rather than today. Also – and this is important – some of these features are region and language…

The September Pixel Drop improves the VIP contacts widget, adds Harry Potter themes. The VIP contacts widget now has quick actions that allow you to call or message that most important person with a single tap.

There are badges indicating missed calls and messages. The update also makes it easy to switch between VIP contacts using the bottom floating menu.

The VIP contacts widget Gboard now has a Scam Detection feature.