Google has packed its flagship Pixel phones with a long list of useful features for everything from privacy to productivity, and rolls out more with its frequent Pixel Drop updates. It can be hard to keep up with all that's available—plus, many of the best features are disabled by default. If you have one of Google's smartphones, here are 10 ways to maximize everything your Pixel has to offer.
Google Pixel 10a (128GB) $499.00 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $499.00 at AmazonSecurity or Security & location > Advanced > App pinning and toggle on Use app pinning and Ask for PIN before unpinning. Then, open the app you want to pin, swipe and hold to open your Overview, tap the app's icon, and tap "Pin."
Use "Private Space" to hide sensitive data
To set up Private Space, go to Settings > Security & privacy > Private space and either authenticate with your device screen lock PIN or set up a new PIN if you don't have one. Tap Set up > Got it and follow the prompts to set up a new lock for the space. You can either add apps when Private Space is open (tap Install) or touch and hold an app then tap Install app in Private space.
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Use Hold for Me for customer service calls
To enable Hold for Me, open your Phone app and go to More > Settings > Hold for Me. You'll also have to turn the feature on for each call—when you're placed on hold, tap Hold for me > Start. When the "Someone's waiting to talk to you" prompt appears, tap Return to call. Note that Hold for Me is available for users in Australia, Canada, Japan, the UK, and the U.S.
To enable this feature, open your Phone app and tap More > Settings > Take a Message and toggle the setting on. Take a Message is supported on Pixel 6 and higher in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the UK, and the U.S.
Use Quick Tap to turn the back of your Pixel into a button
Google recently rolled out a feature for all users on Pixel 8 and newer that allows you to connect your device to an external monitor, essentially turning it into a desktop PC. Simply plug your phone in via USB-C, and you'll get apps in moveable windows plus an onscreen dock. You'll likely want to add a few PC peripherals (Bluetooth keyboard and mouse) to your arsenal if you don't already have them to maximize the desktop experience.
Use your Pixel as a webcam
Standard voice-to-text features get the job done when you need to talk instead of type, but Pixel's on-device AI takes voice typing up a notch, capturing speech (including grammar and punctuation) quickly and accurately. Gboard on Pixel is "context aware," meaning it can understand voice commands and corrections, place punctuation based on natural speech patterns, and even insert emojis. You must enable advanced voice typing (available on Pixel 6 and up) in any app you can type with. Tap where you enter text, then select Settings > Voice typing at the top of the keyboard. Then, toggle Advanced voice typing features on.
Optimize battery life with adaptive preferences
Battery > Battery Saver) reduces background power to apps you use less, while Adaptive Brightness (Settings > Display > Adaptive Brightness) automatically adjusts screen brightness based on context. Finally, Adaptive Connectivity will switch between 5G networks, which require more power, and 4G LTE depending on whether you're streaming or just enough speed for basic functions.
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