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Google Rolls Out Transit Mode to Pixel Phones With March Feature Drop

Availability is limited to Pixel 7 and newer outside Europe and the UK.

Overview

  • Transit mode automatically adjusts sound, toggles Bluetooth, and filters notifications to selected contacts and apps during commutes.
  • Users can enable it via Settings > Modes > Transit and configure alarms and other interruption preferences.
  • At a Glance now shows real-time commute information, including reasons for delays on regular routes.
  • Commute features rely on Google Maps Timeline, which requires home and work setup, background location permissions, and about 2–3 weeks to learn patterns.
  • The release is part of Android 16 QPR3 in the March 2026 Feature Drop, with a gradual rollout that may take time to appear on all eligible devices.