Google provides older cell phones with new functions

Google will probably distribute some nice functions of the Pixel 7 (Pro) in the predecessor this year. This brings features to the Pixel 6 (Pro) that, among other things, ensure more pleasant phone calls. Even owners of even older Google cell phones are not forgotten, but have to be satisfied with less.

Google: Pixel 7 features for the Pixel 6

With the Pixel 7 (Pro), Google has just presented its next generation of smartphones. Just like the predecessors, a tensor processor is used here, which at least partially allows similar functions. Reason enough for Google to provide a few features of the Pixel 7 (Pro) on the Pixel 6 (Pro). They are allowed to by “feature drop”. available in December 2022 be made.

New camera features like Zoom Fusion technology are likely to be exclusive to the Pixel 7 series, but at least there’s good news in the telephony space. the Pixel 7 (Pro) Clear Calling should also find its way to its predecessor. Here, background noise is reduced when telephoning. A ringing Pixel 6 (Pro) should also be able to be muted on demand.

In Combination with the headphones Pixel Buds Pro Expect Spatial Audio, the immersive 3D sound. Google should also give the previous year’s model the “Guided Frame” accessibility feature (source: PhoneArena).

How about “Face Unlock” is ordered, Google does not want to reveal. Previously, there had been reports that at least the Pro version of the Pixel 6 would get Google’s face unlock.

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Google: Mini features for older Pixel phones

Google smartphones without a Tensor chip won’t go completely empty-handed, but the list of functions distributed in the future is kept fairly short. Starting with the Pixel 4a there should be an improved “At-a-Glance” widget and the possibility of transcribing voice messages is also planned.