Google released the first Pixel feature drop for Android 13, the new December update is also the first major update for the Pixel 7 series.
Of these, however, Pixel feature drops are considered more than just Google smartphones. Google already has a headphone offering and a Pixel watch with the Wear OS operating system due in fall 2022. Also, other gadgets will follow next year, including the Pixel tablet and possibly a foldable for the first time. But today is about the December update for Pixel 4a to 7, Buds and Watch.
A Pixel feature drop is an announcement for many new functions in the Pixel series, some of which come with a system update, but also with updates to associated apps. At the same time, Google is releasing a so-called quarterly update (QPR) for the current Android version. There are also some improvements.
Google VPN, new settings, crystal clear calls
Innovations caused by Pixel feature drops are something that has been known for some time. These include new ones Speaker labels in Google Recorder, so that different individuals are identified according to the text module transcript. Initially available in US English only.
Besides, they Crystal clear faucet New for Pixel 7. It reduces background noise so you can better understand the person you’re talking to. There is also exclusive free access for the Pixel 7 series Google VPNWe have already explained more about this here.
For Settings, Google finally promises the rollout of uniform pages Security and privacy settings. At the same time, it’s rolling out to Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices that have a bedtime switch turned on. Detection of cough and snoring offer. Works pretty well.
Digital car keys, fresh wallpapers, new stuff for Pixel watch and more
At the same time you declare again Sleep profile For the Pixel Watch, which appears on Fitbit. But a few weeks ago it was launched. I am a giraffe – long neck and short sleep time.
Google has also brought New wallpaper In the beginning. On one hand it includes three new backgrounds for curated culture, but the Live Bloom wallpaper collection is new and brings your Pixel phone to life with dynamism.
Also, the following innovations are included:
- new Tiles on Pixel Clock For the position of Sun and favorite contacts.
- Digital car key Can be shared.
- Grammar checker in Gboard Now available for French.
- for the future Live translation language In messenger-apps.
- Transcription in the Messages app Now for all devices from Pixel 4a onwards.
- Universal search In Pixel Launcher for Contacts, Google Search, Settings, Screenshots and more.
Overview of Google’s features and which devices they get:
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As mentioned, a major Android 13 update is coming to the devices. It brings a huge number of fixes and improvements.
Some innovations have not yet been incorporated
Unfortunately, this Pixel feature drop is missing a few things we’ve come to expect. Spatial audio for the Pixel Buds Pro won’t arrive until 2023. The already discovered cloud backup for the Pixel Watch is still missing and fall detection will also come later. Too bad.
To request an update on Google Pixel: If new updates are officially available, they can be downloaded “immediately”. To do this, open the “System” area in the settings, then press the “System Update” and then the “Check for Updates” button.
