Do you know about that incomplete thermometer they discussed when they launched the Google Pixel 8 series? Well, now it’s getting better with the latest Pixel update. You can now use it like a legit “medical grade” thermometer for checking the human temperature.
So, that thermometer feature on the phone? Now, you can use it to check someone’s body temperature. And because Google calls it “medical grade,” it probably means the phone company got the thumbs up from the FDA.
While Google claims its temperature readings are accurate, we can’t just take their word for it. Testing the Pixel 8 Pro temperature sensor against an industrial thermometer gave us inconsistent readings. So, relying on it blindly to check for a fever might not be the best idea. We’ll confirm its accuracy once we’ve thoroughly tested this new capability.
Interestingly, a recent poll on our website revealed that most Pixel 8 Pro users don’t use the temperature sensor very often. Many readers mentioned trying it out several times and then forgetting about it. If Google has indeed improved the accuracy of human temperature readings, there’s a chance people might start using it more frequently.
Google has not only introduced these features but has also released many new features.
Guess what?
That cool Circle to Search thing Samsung just introduced with the Galaxy S24? Well, it turns out that Pixel phones are getting it, too!
What’s interesting is that it’s happening at the same time the Galaxy S24 is hitting the shelves on January 31. With this feature, you can easily Google search whatever you select on your screen by long-pressing the home button—whether it’s an image, text, or something else.
There’s this new thing called Magic Compose in the update, and it’s also making its way to the Pixel 6 series.
It’s like the “Help me write” feature for Google Chrome that they just talked about. With Magic Compose, you can use AI to change your drafted messages in various styles. On the Pixel 8 Pro, this fancy processing happens right on the device, but if you’ve got an older Pixel, it needs the internet for some cloud magic, and it might be a bit slower.
In this update, they’ve switched out the Nearby Share thing with Quick Share. It’s a more straightforward name that both Google and Samsung use now. But don’t worry, the way it works is still the same—you can easily share stuff between Windows, ChromeOS, and Android devices nearby, as long as they support the feature.
Remember that Google has provided all these features in the latest phones, such as the Google Pixel 8, which comes with the latest version of Android.