TechPhonesAndroid PhonesGoogle Pixel users just got another great free upgradePixel phones just got better low-light photography and some cool new toolsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechPhonesAndroid PhonesGoogle Pixel users just got another great free upgradePixel phones just got better low-light photography and some cool new toolsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Pixel phones just got better low-light photography and some cool new tools
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Google)
(Image credit: Google)
Some ofGoogle’sbest phonesjust got even better. A new update brings more features to thePixel 6andPixel 6 Pro, and some new features are being made available to older Pixels too. Not only that, but there’s an update for the Pixel Watch too.
The full details are online at theGoogle blog. I think the most exciting feature here is Night Sight, which is designed to help you take better flash-free photos in low light contentions. The update means it operates much more quickly in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which can make the difference between catching the perfect shot and not. According to Google the speed boost is down to “improved algorithms” that squeeze more performance out of the Pixels' Tensor processor.
Google has also expanded the availability of its superb Magic Eraser to all Pixel phones, enabling you to remove photobombers and other unwanted artefacts from your pics. That started off as a Pixel 6 exclusive, so it’s nice to see it expand to so many devices.
More features for more Pixels
In addition to the improved photography on the 6 and 6 Pro, Google is now putting its Health Connect app on every Pixel and expanding its Direct My Call+ feature to older Pixel phones. This feature is designed to help you navigate businesses' call menus more quickly, saving you time when your call is important to the company but not so important they want to put you through in a hurry. This feature is now available for all Pixel phones going back to the Pixel 4a.
Google has also confirmed the arrival ofApple Watch-style fall detection, which can identify when you’ve taken a hard fall and call the emergency services to get help. There will also be new sound and display settings to make your Wear OS 3+ watch more customisable.
Google’s doing a great job of keeping its Pixels up to date, which of course helps persuade people to choose Pixels as their next phone when they’re considering which of thebest Android phonesto get. For Google it’s marketing; for you, it’s a free upgrade. Isn’t it great when everybody wins?
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