What you need to know
- Google has announced the latest Pixel feature drop in March 2023.
- The Pixel 6 series comes with an improved night view mode, and older Pixel phones can access an enhanced Direct My Call.
- Google also highlights that the Pixel Watch now has fall detection.
- Chromebooks are starting to receive support for Fast Pairing with the latest Chrome OS update.
After missing last week’s window, Google is finally detailing the latest Pixel feature drop that it’s started rolling out across several generations of Google smartphones. This feature drop will add some new camera and calling features to his current and older Pixel phones. Some features will be available in the coming weeks.
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For the Pixel 6 series, Google is bringing the same Night Sight enhancements it launched with the Pixel 7. This means your phone will be able to capture and process low-light images faster, giving you more time to prepare your next shot. does not seem to be available.
For Nest speaker and display owners, Google syncs timers across Pixel phones. This way, the Pixel At a Glance widget shows the timer you set from your Nest device, and you can easily turn it off with a tap.
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Plus, older Pixel phones will get access to one of Google’s new calling features. Direct My Call, available on Pixel 4a and later, allows users to see menu options during a call before they speak, allowing users to navigate automated menus faster.
Google is also extending some features to new devices and regions. The company has already detailed how Magic Eraser is expanding to more Android phones, including older Pixel devices. Other devices require a subscription to Google One, but older Pixel phones can access features without a subscription.
Hold For Me, which was available in the US, Australia and Canada, is now expanding to Japan. The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro also get dual SIM dual standby support, so the owner can use two of his eSIM profiles on the smartphone.
Finally, Google’s Health Connect app won’t come pre-installed on Pixel phones, giving users better control over their health data across apps.
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As for the Pixel Watch, Google is mostly highlighting features previously touched on in its recent Android feature drop. It will be
Another feature detailed in Adding Android Features is new accessibility settings for display and audio. “In the coming weeks,” Wear OS 3 watch owners will be able to switch to mono audio and enable new color correction and grayscale modes.
Other features
After quite a bit of waiting, Fast Pair is finally available for Chromebooks as part of ChromeOS 111. This makes it easy to pair compatible devices like Pixel Buds Pro to your Chromebook by simply opening the charging case or turning on your Bluetooth device near your Chromebook.
Google is also highlighting a new Gboard Emoji Kitchen mashup to celebrate the impending arrival of spring. You can also find new mashups related to basketball, such as heart-shaped basketball.
Finally, in the coming weeks, compatible BMW owners will be able to unlock their cars using their digital car key without having to take their phone out of their pocket. With Ultra Wideband on Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro, your car automatically locks when you walk away, giving you peace of mind if you tend to forget to lock your car.
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