Google’s Pixel VIPs redesign starts rolling out to users
Key Points:
- Google is rolling out the redesigned Pixel VIPs experience announced in the September Pixel Drop, now available with version 2.0.97.
- The update introduces a new floating navigation strip at the bottom for faster switching between VIP contacts, allowing swipe and tap navigation without exiting the widget.
- The VIP page layout is reorganized, placing local updates like weather, time, and location information near the top with more prominent backgrounds for easier visibility.
- The interface adopts Material 3 Expressive styling, featuring scalloped profile photo frames and outlined icons for calls, messages, and video, along with a pencil button for quick contact editing.
- The previous “Things to do together” recommendations section has been removed from the updated VIP interface.