Google is set to introduce an exciting new feature for its Pixel smartphone lineup, with the Pixel Besties app debuting in the forthcoming major Pixel Feature Drop next month. This innovative app will be pre-installed on Pixel devices and aims to streamline communication by centralizing interactions with selected contacts across various supported messaging platforms.
While the complete list of compatible apps has yet to be confirmed, it's expected that Google Contacts and Google Messages will be included, along with Google Photos. Recent findings from an APK teardown of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android suggest that WhatsApp will also play a key role in the Pixel Besties ecosystem.
Pixel Besties Code Revealed in WhatsApp
According to the new WhatsApp beta, a Content Provider named Pixel Besties has been introduced. This component functions as a shared database for data across apps, allowing them to access and modify information in a standardized manner. In this case, Pixel Besties appears to maintain a central repository for messaging and calling data, which WhatsApp can access through an API.
Additional Pixel Besties Code Insights from WhatsApp
Users of the Pixel Besties app will be able to view their most recent calls and messages from chosen contacts across the supported applications. The app will also likely feature a widget that displays interactions with all designated Besties, or possibly allow customization with individual widgets for each contact. While WhatsApp is the initial third-party app to integrate with Pixel Besties, this may indicate a broader trend of additional app partnerships in the future.
