The quarterly feature update for Pixel devices is here. Today, Google announced the June 2024 Pixel Feature Drop for Pixel phones, Pixel watches, and the Pixel tablet. The latest feature drop brings a bunch of improvements along with some new features. Let’s see what the new features are.
Google Pixel Phones
Gemini Nano
Gemini Nano makes its way to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a. The on-device AI model was previously available for the latest Pixel 8 Pro but has now expanded to two other models. It can be enabled from developer options.
Summarize Improvements
Summarize feature in the Recorder app gets various improvements. The app now provides more detailed and downloadable summaries to Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel 8a. You can download transcripts in a text file or Google Docs. Summarize can also detect and show the names of speakers for better transcripts.
Connected Displays
You can now mirror your Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8a to a monitor, TV, or larger screen by utilizing the USB-C port and cable. It will help with an interruption-free experience while watching movies, shows, or even doing some work.
Locate Offline Devices
The latest upgrade to Find My Device lets you track your device even when it’s powered off or the battery is dead. Google also says the location data is encrypted and private from the company.
Improved Frame Selection
Take the best shots with a single shutter. The Google Pixel Camera can automatically detect the best moment from your photo in HDR+. It is a different feature than Best Take, but the purpose of both features is the same.
Choose Lens Manually
Now users can also pick the camera lens manually to take perfect shots. This will give you more control over your camera.
Phone Number Lookup
Look for the mystery number that you received a call from. If you don’t recognize a number in your call history, you can look it up through a reverse phone number search.
Do More with Google Wallet
In Google Wallet, users can store items like boarding passes, loyalty cards, event tickets, public transport tickets, gift cards, and more in new eligible regions.
Google Pixel Watch
Car Crash Detection
Car Crash Detection finally comes to the Pixel Watch 2. In case of a car crash, the Watch 2 can detect it and will automatically dial emergency services. If you think it detected a crash incorrectly, you will have time to cancel it. The feature works even if your phone is not nearby.
Car Crash Detection also integrates with Emergency Sharing. This will send real-time locations to emergency contacts in case of crash detection. Fall Detection also got improved with this feature drop.
More Ways to Pay
You can now link your PayPal account to Google Wallet to use on your Pixel Watch for ease of payment.
Revamped Google Home
The Google Home app for the Pixel watch also getting revamped for faster access to controls.
Google Pixel Tablet
Doorbell Notifications
You can now see a snapshot of who is at the door ringing the bell on your Pixel Tablet when it is docked in hub mode. You can also send a response or have a two-way talk. It works with select doorbell devices.
New Google Home Widget
The New Google Home Favorite widget for Pixel Phones and Tablets let you quickly access your smart home devices controls. This means you can control your smart home devices with just one tap.
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