The Pixel 6 Pro is big, but no bigger than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

If you have one of Google's Pixel phones, it's time for your next Feature Drop. For those who are new to Pixel phones, Google releases an update for its Pixel phones every quarter that include a series of new features. These Feature Drops are something I've grown to look forward to, and I suspect other Pixel owners do as well. 

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On Monday, Google announced the latest feature drop is for currently supported Pixel phones. That is, the Pixel 3a through Pixel 5a (5G). The latest Pixel devices, the 6 and6 Pro, will get the update next week. 

In addition to the December security patches, the latest update includes several new features -- some of which are already available in the US, but Google is expanding their availability to other countries. 

A new feature coming to the Pixel 4a (5G) or newer allows you to double-tap the back of your phone and instantly open the Snapchat camera and post to your account. And at some point in December, Google will roll out a Pixel Face Snapchat lens. 

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