Google Pixel Feature Drops

[IBF]

Making Pixel more helpful with the first Pixel feature drop

Your Pixel just got more helpful with new camera controls, improved Duo video calls and automatic call screening

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Your Google Pixel gets more helpful over time. Your Pixel automatically updates regularly with fixes and improvements. This month, your Pixel also got bigger updates with our new Pixel feature drops.

Portrait Blur in Google Photos
Now, you can turn a photo into a portrait on Pixel by blurring the background post-snap.

Put an end to robocalls*
With our latest update to Call Screen on Pixel 4 in the US, the Google Assistant now helps you automatically screen unknown callers and filter out detected robocalls before your phone ever rings.

Improved video calls on Duo
Auto-framing on Pixel 4 keeps your face centered, and portrait filter blurs the background so that you're the focus.

To get the new features, update to the latest version of Android and download the updated apps in the Play Store.

*US only. English only. Call Screen may not detect all robocalls

 

[IBF]

New Pixel features for better sleep and personal safety

New features roll out for Pixel devices, including battery improvements, personal safety features and new bedtime tools

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New and improved features rolled out to Google Pixel users. Read about all the new updates below.

Now you can use safety check to schedule a time for Pixel to check in on your safety status. If there's no reply, Pixel will notify your emergency contacts automatically.

With emergency sharing, your Pixel will automatically share your location with emergency contacts in real-time when you need immediate help.

The crisis alerts feature will give you real-time notifications about local crises affecting your location.

Adaptive Battery got smarter, and now prioritizes your essential apps to stay powered longer.

With Recorder, Google Assistant can now start a voice recording for you and export the transcript directly to Google Docs when you're done.

The new Bedtime feature is here to help improve your bedtime routine with calming sounds and a set sleep schedule.

 

[Nishant]

The latest features for Pixel owners are here

Tons of new features are heading to Pixel phones with our latest feature drop. Take a look!

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[Sushubh]

a special kind of feature drop. a feature has been dropped.

Google inexplicably takes away wide-angle astrophotography from Pixel phones

It’s not the first photos feature Google has taken away from Pixel owners.

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Important: On Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5, astrophotography only works on zoom settings equal to or greater than 1x.

Take photos in low light or at night on your Pixel phone or tablet - Pixel Camera Help

When your device is steady, you can take photos in low light or of the night sky without the flash. Learn how to open your Camera app on your Pixel phone.

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[shashankb]

I thought I was about to see the charger drop .Though its not a feature but still

 

[Nishant]

From the seas, to more ZZZs: Your new Pixel features

New Pixel features are here, including Smart Compose and more bedtime tools in this latest drop.

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[Sushubh]

Would like auto type in more apps I suppose.

 

[Sushubh]

New for Pixel: Starry night clips, Pride wallpapers and more

Our latest Feature Drop is here, making your Pixel smarter, more fun, and helping you feel safer.

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[Nishant]

Mera Pixel 3 XL 2.5 saal ka ho gaya aur kharaab bhi ho gaya. Par Call Screen ab tak nahi aaya

 

[Sushubh]

probably never landing here. we have zero user experience with answering machines. call screening would create too much confusion. not to mention, google would have very little success with transcribing the audio in these calls. lol.