3 Jun 2025, 17:03 UTC≈48,100 views344 reactions2 Starsread 13 August 2026 Photo
Google is working on an 'Enhanced HDR brightness' setting that lets you control how much HDR content brightens your Pixel's screen
This new setting will be found under Settings > Display & touch > Enhanced HDR brightness and includes a toggle to disable HDR support entirely as well as a slider to adjust the HDR effect's intensity. The page includes a standard image and a HDR image to compare the before/after.
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3 Jun 2025, 17:02 UTC≈41,200 views190 reactionsread 13 August 2026 Photo
Google is working on an 'Ambient AOD' feature that shows the lock screen wallpaper on the always-on display
Many Android smartphones can show the lock screen wallpaper on the AOD, but Pixel phones currently cannot. Google experimented with this feature way back with the Pixel 3 but dropped it in future devices.
Now, Google looks to be testing an 'Ambient AOD' feature in Android 16 QPR1 that blurs the lock screen wa…
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29 May 2025, 14:51 UTC≈38,700 views319 reactions4 Starsread 13 August 2026 Photo
🎨 Google is working on a Pixel themes feature
The new Wallpaper & Style app in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 has a hidden "Themes" button with the description "Discover Pixel themes."
It's uncertain what and how many themes will be available, as well as whether Google will only provide preset themes or let you create and share your own, but this is exciting nonetheless.
More details can be found in the source link.
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29 May 2025, 14:49 UTC≈32,400 views228 reactions1 Starread 13 August 2026 Photo
📱Google is still working on splitting Android's notifications & Quick Settings panels, but it'll be optional
Last week's release of Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 brought a new Quick Settings panel design, but it didn't bring the previously leaked split panel design. However, Google hasn't abandoned the split panel design, as Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 has a hidden settings menu for choosing the panel layout.
The current layou…
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24 May 2025, 04:54 UTC≈32,000 views606 reactions1 Starread 13 August 2026 Photo
Pixel devices will finally get native flashlight strength adjustment.
While Android has had an API for flashlight brightness control since Android13, Google only used it in the Camera and Magnifier apps. Until now, Pixel owners had to rely on third-party apps that utilizes this API to adjust Pixel's flashlight intensity.
But that could change soon, as Google is working on integrating a "Flashlight Strength" slider …
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18 Apr 2025, 06:38 UTC≈41,200 views530 reactionsread 13 August 2026 Video
Pixel devices may get updated system sounds. 🔊
In future system updates, Google may change the system interaction sounds, which include: unlock/lock screen, screenshot, tap on the screen, tap on keyboard elements, and charging connection / low battery.
The new sounds will likely be introduced in one of the quarterly updates.
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13 Apr 2025, 17:00 UTC≈39,700 views369 reactionsread 13 August 2026 Photo
Pixel ringtones settings will get an updated design.
The new version of the Pixel Sounds v3.2 app will not only include the ability to customize vibrations for ringtones and notifications, but also an updated design tailored to the new settings appearance, which will likely arrive in Android 16 QPR1 (or later).
When Google is going to roll out the new version of apps with the ability to customize vibration is still…
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5 Mar 2025, 12:30 UTC≈48,100 views185 reactionsread 13 August 2026 Photo
Pixel Watches have received Wear OS 5.1 update based on Android 15.
After a long break, Google has released a new update for Pixel Watch of all generations. The new version of the system brings the following changes:
• Support for Credential Managers (including passkeys and federated identity)
• Playback through the watch speaker: Users can select this speaker as their preferred option for media output if the app i…
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5 Mar 2025, 11:13 UTC≈31,000 views158 reactionsread 13 August 2026 Video
📱 You will be able to share your location in the Find My Device app.
The Friends and family finding in Find My Device will allow you to share your location with friends and family in real time. A similar feature is already available in Google Maps, but it may be faster and more accurate with the Find My Device Network.
Location data is safely stored and you decide who sees your location and for how long — with regu…
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5 Mar 2025, 10:54 UTC≈22,400 views110 reactionsread 13 August 2026 Photo
Pixel Recorder app will automatically generate transcripts for your recordings in the cloud.
With the new update to version 4.2.20241220, the app has received an 'Auto transcribe' option for audio files copied to the cloud with missing transcript. This feature builds on the previously added “Transcribe again” feature, which transcribes text using cloud-based algorithms rather than local device models.
The feature i…
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5 Mar 2025, 09:56 UTC≈26,100 views151 reactionsread 13 August 2026 Video
📷 Pixel 9 series has gained the ability to connect external cameras.
The new Connected Cameras feature allows for seamless capture or live streaming using remote cameras. A camera selection tool will appear on the screen to switch between them.
• Devices you can connect as a remote camera: Pixel 6 and newer, GoPro 10 and newer (with updated software)
• Supported apps: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok
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5 Mar 2025, 09:15 UTC≈22,100 views117 reactionsread 13 August 2026 🤖 List of new features in Android 15 QPR2:
• Do Not Disturb has been transformed into customizable Modes
• Linux Kernel has been updated to 6.1.99
• The Bluetooth QS-tile menu now shows Fast Pair devices icons.
• Updated charging indicator in Bluetooth device info settings.
• Updated Wi-Fi share QR-code design.
• New Notification cooldown feature
• Linux Terminal app
🐞 List of bug fixes and improvements for Pixel …
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