What you need to know
- A Digital Wellbeing app hints at a possible feature of the rumored Pixel Fold.
- The “Flip to Shhh” gesture may work with folding, but it requires an extra step.
- You may need to close the device before flipping it over.
While we’re waiting for the long-rumored Pixel Fold to be officially approved, we’re still investigating the elusive device. According to the latest information, we can expect some common Pixel gestures to transition to foldable, but there have been some changes to accommodate the new form factor.
A dive into 9to5Google’s Digital Wellbeing app revealed that there’s very likely a “Flip to Shhh” gesture on the Pixel Fold. This was found in v1.5 of the app. pref_auto_dnd_enable_foldable_summary A string detailing how the feature works on the device.
If you’re not familiar with Flip to Shhh, this feature allows you to enable Do Not Disturb by simply placing your Pixel phone display-side down on a flat surface. When this happens, the phone will give you a subtle vibration to let you know that Do Not Disturb is on.
This is a handy feature that saves you from having to flick through Quick Settings to enable them. However, as for the Pixel Fold, it is reported that additional steps are required to enable the feature.
According to 9to5, users must first close the main display and then flip the phone over.
“To turn on Do Not Disturb, make sure your phone is folded and placed face down on a flat surface. You will feel a subtle vibration when Do Not Disturb is on.”
Given the form factor, the extra step makes sense. After all, you’re likely to close your flip phone when you’re done using it. Additionally, given the nature of the display, the phone must be placed face down to activate the feature, so enforcing this extra step can ensure protection for the fragile foldable display. .
In addition to this feature, 9to5 will likely see other gestures such as quick taps (which may also come with the same requirements) and “flip the camera for selfies”. suggests.
