NEWSLETTER
Google today announced its latest set of Pixel-related features for phones, tablets, and watches, including 10-bit video support for Instagram, expansion of the Circile feature for search, automatic workout detection on the original Pixel watch, and selective app detection. . for multi-pixel devices.
Pixel phone updates
The company now allows users to capture and upload 10-bit HDR videos to Instagram. Additionally, it also adds support for sharing Ultra HDR images on Instagram. This feature is available to Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Fold users.
In January, Google introduced its “Circle to Search” feature, which allows users to circle an item on the screen to perform a search, with the launch of Samsung's Galaxy S24 series. At the end of the month, the company made the feature available to Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro users. Google said today that Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro users will soon be able to use this feature.
Google has made improvements, such as conversation mode, to its call screening feature. The new Pixel Drop brings a “Hello” chip in this mode, which will have the Google Assistant nudge the caller to talk. Additionally, the assistant can also ask the caller to wait if they cannot screen the call immediately.
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Pixel Watch updates
Google is rolling out two updates to the original Pixel Watch to help users train better: pace training and heart zone training. Pace training mode uses GPS and motion sensors to notify you if you go outside the pace range you specified before training. Similarly, the Heart Zone training mode works to monitor heart rate ranges.
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The new update also brings automatic workout start and stop detection to the first-generation Pixel Watch.
Additionally, the company is launching the Fitbit Relax app for guided parenting and mindfulness experiences on both Pixel watches.
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Portfolio updates
Google will release an update that will allow all devices, including Pixel 5a and later, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold, to share the screen of a specific app during a video call.
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Additionally, the company is adding support for quickly adding a previously used FastPair-compatible Bluetooth accessory to a new device via subsequent pairing features.
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The company also allows users to use a stylus or finger to annotate documents on the Pixel tablet, Pixel 8 and later. With the new update, the Pixel tablet gets a feature where the keyboard shrinks to a smaller size if you use voice input.
