The spring update for Google’s Pixel smartphones brings many new features, including real-time captioning of phone calls, a night photo mode integrated into Snapchat as well as a new personalized widget that aggregates relevant information .
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Google has just announced a major update for its range of Pixel smartphones who will be entitled to several new features likely to improve daily use. Pixel 3a to Pixel 5a (5G). The last Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will have to wait a little bit to benefit from it in March.
Real-time captioning of phone calls
The most spectacular new feature is undoubtedly the real-time captioning function for telephone calls. During a discussion, all the words of the interlocutor are reproduced in the form of text on the screen. It is even possible to respond in writing and have the text read by a synthetic voice. This new function is designed to facilitate exchanges in noisy environments where it is difficult to hear the person you are talking to. It can also allow you to hold a conversation without disturbing those around you.
A night photo mode for Snapchat
The smartphones Pixel are renowned for their photo performance in low brightness. Snapchat followers will be delighted to learn that the Night Vision camera mode of their Pixel 6 or 6 Pro has been integrated into theapplication by means of a dedicated icon in the form of moon.
Watch YouTube together
Like what some video or music streaming services offer, google introduces a shared viewing mode for Youtube on pixels. This is done through the Google Duo video calling app.
Turn words into stickers
In the Google Message app, the keyboard Gboard is able to convert words written in English into personalized stickers or emoji. For example, a ” happy birthday + first name of the person” results in the creation of a specific sticker that can be inserted instead of the sentence. For the moment, this option is not available in the language of Molière.
A new widget for home and lock screen
With the new widget At a glanceeye), the user can gather various practical information such as the battery levels of his listeners PixelBuds or other accessories Bluetootha reminder to mute the alarm if the next day is a holiday.
Enhanced live translation
Live Translate mode, which acts as a real-time interpreter during face-to-face conversations, can now translate French, Italian and Spanish. Note that this function is available on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Still on these two models, the dictaphone application (Recorder) can make transcripts texts in Spanish and Italian.
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