Pixel VIP Widget Gets One-Tap Contacting Power
Android user Ali has been using Google's Pixel VIP widget since it got an update in September 2026. The widget lets you add a list of contacts that are most important to you, and with this new redesign, you can now reach out to them quickly without having to open separate apps.
The original version of the widget allowed up to eight contacts, but it required multiple taps to call or text someone. Now, with the latest update, each contact has a quick action button that lets you send an instant message or make a call with just one tap.
Ali only added three people to his VIP list: his wife, brother, and friend. He kept it small to avoid cluttering his home screen, which is a good approach since the widget's design changes after four contacts are added.