Adaptive charging, smart vibration, and moreĪfter tweaking its adaptive charging whenever a user sets an alarm, Google has made it smarter via AI. Google is one of the pioneers when it comes to fall detection in smartphones. Before this update, the feature would establish communications with emergency responders and authorities, while the latest update will also notify your contacts. For example, if you are out walking by yourself late at night, you can command Google Assistant with the phrase “run a safety check for an hour”. In addition, timed or scheduled safety checks are also supported. It is now possible to summon Google Assistant to start sharing emergency status with your contacts. Safety: Emergency sharing and safety check Google's Pixel Feature Drops enable 3D and live emoji wallpaper creation. This and along with the 3D wallpaper are available for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 (review) series. The feature extends to the home screen where you can interact with the wallpaper and have the emojis move or project reactions. The Internet search giant said it uses machine learning or AI capabilities of the device when converting 2D images to 3D.Īnnounced back in 2023 I/O and also available in the Android 14 OS beta build, Emoji Workshop lets users combine and customize different emojis to create live emoji wallpapers. This transforms regular 2D wallpapers or pictures from your gallery into a 3D one that gives a cinematic or moving effect when applied. Google's cinematic effects have finally arrived on Pixel wallpapers. © GoogleĬustomization: Convert 2D images into 3D and create live emoji wallpapers The June Pixel Feature Drop update adds a hands-free selfie timer and macro video. The mode leverages the telephoto sensor of the camera phone to record close-up videos, producing effects of enlarged subjects like butterflies fluttering. This feature, which is already available from other manufacturers like Samsung's Galaxy phones for years, is compatible with Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 devices.Īnother new camera function which is exclusive to the Pixel 7 Pro (review), is macro video. There are two timer options you can pick: 3 and 10 seconds. For instance, users can just raise their palm towards the camera to initiate the capture. Google will enable hands-free gesture control when taking selfie photos. Camera: Hands-free selfie and macro video However, the availability of these features will vary depending on the model. The June Pixel Feature Drop update, which ships with the Android 13 QPR3 (Quarterly Platform Release), is compatible starting with the Google Pixel 4a all the way to the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7a.

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