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Google Pixel rolls out new 'Family Hub' feature, here's what it does
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Google Pixel phones are receiving a new "Family" section in the Settings menu through a server-side update linked to Google Play Services, currently rolling out to devices like the Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro.
- The Family feature, also known as "Family Hub," centralizes family management by displaying family members, including child accounts and Google One family plan members, with controls for Google One storage, Google Play Family Library, shared payment methods, and Google Calendar family events.
- Users can view live locations of family members sharing location data, manage location sharing, and easily add or remove members from the family plan within this new interface.
- Each family member has a dedicated page showing shared benefits, location status, and parental roles, with options to remove or transfer family roles.
- The feature is widely available to Pixel users without requiring the latest system update, offering convenient tools for those managing family plans and shared benefits.
