Google Have started rolling out new features for this Pixel Smartphones with the latest feature drop. For those who don’t know, there are Feature Drops updates that the tech giant releases exclusively for Pixel smartphones outside the normal Android OS updates. The last feature drop for devices came in the form of Android 12. According to the company, the update will be rolling out to users via Pixel 5a (5G) devices in the next few weeks with relevant updates coming to Pixel 3a. Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices will start receiving the update next week. Here are the features that the company added with the latest feature drop.
quick tap to snap
The Quick Tap feature was already available on Pixel smartphones, but with the latest update, Pixel has got integration with the Snapchat feature. With Quick Tap to Snap, users can access Snapchat directly from their lock screen. Quick Tap to Snap is available for all Pixel 4a with 5G or newer Pixel phones. Plus, starting this month, users will be able to add a new Pixel-exclusive lens — Pixel Face — to their Snaps.
conversation mode
Conversation Mode, an early-stage accessibility feature in the Sound Amplifier app, is now available in the first beta on the Pixel. The feature uses on-device machine learning to help anyone better listen to a conversation in a loud environment by tuning in to their conversation partner and competing noises. While Google Research continues to work on Conversation Mode, Pixel users can get a sneak peek as an initial tester.
Search button with Now Playing
With the latest update, Google has updated the Now Playing feature on Pixel smartphones. Now, if Now Playing didn’t automatically detect a song playing nearby, users can turn on the new search button and tap the Pixel to find it for them. (Available on Pixel 4 or newer Pixel phones). Users can tap the music note icon next to the track’s identity on their lock screen to save it as a favorite.
Car Crash Detection & Recorder is expanding to more regions and languages
When car accident detection is turned on in the Personal Safety app, Pixel 3, Pixel 4 or newer Pixel phones can help detect if users have had a serious car accident. If a crash is detected, the phone checks with the users to see if they are okay. If there is no response, Pixel can share its location and other relevant details with emergency responders. Till now, this feature was only available in Spain, Ireland, Japan, UK, Australia, Singapore and US. With the latest update, this feature is now also available in Taiwan, Italy and France.
Apart from this, the company is also enabling new languages for transcription in the Recorder app. These include Japanese, French and German on the Pixel 3 and the new Pixel phones.
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