Google is reportedly working on developing the Pixel 10a, with initial leaks offering early insights into the upcoming device.
Amid growing anticipation for the upcoming device, there is also positive news for users of older Pixel models. The US-based tech giant appears to be finally expanding one of its long-requested features to more models, giving existing Pixel owners something meaningful to look forward to even before the next hardware refresh.
Google has started activating native call recording on older Pixel models, and reports indicate that the feature is now being made available to more users.
Several Pixel users are now seeing a new call recording option in the Google Phone app. According to the news reports, the option appears for users running the November Feature Drop and version 198 of the Google Phone app. Beta users with newer builds are also reportedly beginning to receive it.
Google announced in September that call recording would be available on older Pixels, but the feature was not widely available until now. As the rollout expands, more supported devices are expected to gain access over the coming days.
The company has confirmed that the feature will be gradually rolled out to all supported Pixel phones, beginning with the Pixel 6. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 lineups already include AI-powered Call Notes and recording tools, meaning the feature is expected to become available soon for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 series as well.
Google November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop
Earlier this week, Google launched the November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop, bringing several new upgrades to Pixel devices. Among the highlights is the addition of a Remix tool in the Messages app, which allows users to restyle photos using the Nano Banana editing model.
The update also introduces AI-driven notification summaries, designed to present key details more efficiently, as well as new scam alerts that will notify users of potential fraudulent messages in chats.
