After a slight delay, Google announced the latest Pixel Feature Drop for Pixel devices. The Pixel Feature Drop update is released every quarter after some QPR beta builds. This release appears to be the third Pixel Feature Drop based on Android 13. If you own a Pixel device, here are all the features that are part of the June Pixel Feature Drop and coming to your Pixel device soon.
As usual, the latest Pixel Feature Drop is filled with a bunch of new features for Pixel phones, Pixel Watches, and Fitbit devices. These are not just any features, but useful features that will improve the Pixel user experience.
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New Features for Pixel Phones
Schedule safety checks
For extra peace of mind, you can ask Google Assistant on your Pixel phone to start emergency sharing or schedule safety check for specific durations. For example, if you schedule safety check for 30 minutes, and if you donโt respond in the limited time, your real time location will be shared with emergency contacts.
Emergency Contacts in Car Crash Detection
Car Crash Detection has been available for a couple of years, which calls emergency services after detecting a car crash. With the latest feature drop update, it will now also share the real-time location with emergency contacts.
Macro Focus for Video
On the Pixel 7 Pro, Macro Focus is now available for video as well. This feature allows users to capture even smaller details in their videos.
Self-timed Photos
Users with a Pixel 6 or newer Pixel device can now simply raise their palms to trigger a timer for self-timed photos. The timer can be set for either 3 seconds or 10 seconds, depending on your preference.
Cinematic Wallpapers
The new feature called ‘Cinematic Wallpapers’ on Pixel 6 and newer Pixel phones transforms 2D photos into 3D dynamic themes that give a cinematic look. You can use photos of your family and friends to create a cool cinematic wallpaper experience.
Emoji Wallpapers
Users can mix and match from over 4,000 emojis to create unique and cool live wallpapers that reflect their personalities and mood. If you’re feeling lazy, the ‘Randomize’ option is all you need.
Export Transcripts
The new update to the Google Recorder app lets users export transcripts into Google Docs, generate speaker-labeled video clips, and search for speakers within recordings. This will be available starting next week on Pixel 6 and newer Pixel phones.
Quick access to smart home controls
The improved user interface for Home controls in the lock screen allows quick access to smart home controls with the Google Home app. Users can use redesigned home panel for controls such as turn off lights, adjust the temperature, see your cameras, and more.
Smarter haptics
Pixel 6a and Pixel 7a can now lower their vibration intensity when the device is on a hard surface like a table or desk. It automatically lowers the vibration intensity using Pixelโs adaptive haptics.
Improved Adaptive Charging
Adaptive charging on Pixel is even better now. It utilizes AI to predict prolonged charging sessions based on your previous charging patterns and slows down the charging speed one hour before it is supposed to reach 100% or to be unplugged.
New Google Assistant voices
The update introduces two new voices for Google Assistant in US English, expanding the voice options available.
New Features for Pixel Watch
SpO2 Tracking
The new feature drop includes SpO2/Oxygen Saturation tracking for the Google Pixel Watch, allowing it to monitor changes in your blood oxygen levels even while you sleep. This valuable health feature adds to the capabilities of the smartwatch.
Heart Rate Tracking Update
The Google Pixel Watch continuously tracks your heart rate throughout the day and night, providing a comprehensive record of your heart health. With the new update, it can now send you a notification if your heart rate is either high or low.
Google Assistant in more languages
The Google Assistant is now available in more languages on the Pixel Watch. You can now access Google Assistant in Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Polish, and Spanish.
Updates to Spotify for wearOS
The new Spotify update introduces Spotify DJ and three new tiles on your watch.
Auto-Pause your run
Google Pixel Watch can now automatically pause your run, walk, or bike exercise watch activity if you stop at light or take a rest between the journey. It will automatically resume the activity once you start again.
New Features for Fitbit Devices
As mentioned earlier, the latest Pixel Feature Drop update also offers new features to Fitbit devices. Here are the new features.
- The Exercise Menu shows a full list of exercises, with the most recent workout modes on top (on Charge 5, Luxe, and Inspire 3)
- Easily check your Daily Readiness Score (For all Fitbit smartwatches and trackers)
- New menstrual health tile
- Notifications in more languages (For Sense 2 and Versa 4, Charge 5, Luxe, and Inspire 3)
- Easily switch clock styles (Available on Sense 2 and Versa 4)
- Four new Clock faces (Available on Charge 5, Luxe, and Inspire 3)
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