Google's Pixel feature drop for March is here: What's new this time?
Google has announced its latest feature drop for the Pixel devices, and it’s full of updates to make your devices even more integrated into your everyday life. It’s important to note that the new features are currently rolling out to devices and will continue over the next few weeks.
Let’s delve into the new Pixel features announced by Google.
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Call Screen is now getting even better and can now help get a call started when the caller is silent. With this update, you will see a “hello” chip when a caller is unresponsive.
You will just have to tap the button while screening a call, and Google Assistant will prompt the caller to speak, so you can understand why they’re trying to reach you. If you can’t answer your screened call right away, Google Assistant will let the caller know to wait a bit longer as they try to reach you.
If you are a Google Pixel owner, you can now capture and share vivid 10-bit HDR videos directly on Instagram Reels, and upload and share Ultra HDR photos on your Instagram feed.
Google recently announced Circle to Search, a new way to search anything on your Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Soon, the Circle to Search feature will be available on Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, so you can get more information from Search, without switching apps.
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Google is bringing many of its advanced features from Pixel Watch 2 to the first-gen Pixel Watch.
Google is bringing Pace Training on the first-gen Pixel Watch. With this feature, you can use your device to set a goal pace during an exercise to know when you are within your target. Also, when you fall outside of your target pace, you’ll get haptics and voice cues on the watch when paired with Pixel Buds Pro.
If heart rate zones are your goal, you can now use Heart Zone Training on your first-gen Pixel Watch to monitor the time you spend in each of your personal heart rate zones.
Moreover, in addition to auto-pause, Google is bringing auto-start and auto-stop to the first-gen Pixel Watch, so you don’t have to manually start or end a workout. Your Pixel Watch will now automatically start and stop your workouts directly from your wrist when it detects the activity.
After a workout or whenever you want to take a moment to calm your body and mind, you can now use the Fitbit Relax app on the first-gen Pixel Watch to guide you through a breathing exercise right on your wrist.
Google Maps on Wear OS can now give you public transit directions on your Pixel Watch to help find the best route. You’ll see different transit options, real-time departure times and a compass-enabled map view to guide you to your destination.
