Google has just released its most recent Pixel feature drop, which includes a ton of new features that should improve your Pixel watch and phone experience. Let's explore the ten fascinating improvements that users might anticipate.

Pixel Phones: Capturing Moments in Style

1. 10-bit HDR Video and Ultra HDR Photos for Instagram

Pixel 7 series, Pixel 8 series, and Pixel Fold users can now take their social media game up a notch. The new feature enables sharing 10-bit HDR videos and Ultra HDR photos on Instagram, promising brighter colors, better intensity, and higher contrast.

2. Circle to Search Expands to Pixel 7 Series

Following its debut on the Pixel 8 series, Circle to Search has now made its way to the Pixel 7 series. This feature allows users to long-press the home button, draw a circle around an image, or tap an image to fetch more information effortlessly.

3. Next-Gen Call Screen

Pixel Fold, Pixel 6, and newer phones in the U.S. now boast a next-gen Call Screen. Users can kickstart a conversation when the caller is silent by tapping the "hello" button, making communication smoother and more engaging.

4. App Screen Sharing

Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 5a, and newer phones now offer a selective screen-sharing option. Users can share one specific app during video calls, providing a more controlled and private sharing experience.

5. FastPair Subsequent Pairing

For those who frequently switch between Bluetooth devices, the Pixel 5a and newer models, Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet, introduce FastPair Subsequent Pairing. This feature simplifies connecting to previously used devices.

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Pixel Watches: Elevating Fitness Tracking

Pace Training

With the new Pace Training feature, Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 users can now track their exercise pace. This addition, equipped with GPS and motion sensors, ensures users stay within their target range during workouts, with real-time stats and notifications.

Heart Zone Training

The original Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 now support Heart Zone Training. Users can monitor the time spent in specific heart rate zones, personalize targets, and receive haptic notifications and voice cues during transitions between zones.

Auto Workout Mode for Pixel Watch 2

Automatic workout detection, previously exclusive to the Pixel Watch 2, is now available for the first-generation Pixel Watch. Whether running, walking, or using various exercise equipment, the watch intuitively starts and stops workouts.

Relax App for Post-Workout Calm

Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 users leveraging the Fitbit Relax app can now enjoy guided breathing exercises post-workout, promoting relaxation and mindfulness.

Transit Directions on Your Wrist

Pixel Watch users can now access public transit directions on their wrists for those navigating unfamiliar areas. This feature, available on watches with Wear OS 3+, provides transit options, real-time departures, and compass-enabled map views.

In addition to these feature-rich updates, the rollout begins on March 4 for global users, with the U.S. set to receive the update starting March 11. Google's commitment to enhancing user experience shines through with these innovative additions to the Pixel ecosystem.

Some Bugs Appeared in the Latest Update

The latest March Pixel Feature Drop brings new features but inadvertently removes the valuable "Battery information" section for some users. This section, introduced with Android 14 QPR1, provided essential battery health details. Pixel owners, particularly in the U.S., await the 700MB+ update scheduled for March 11.

Reports suggest widespread loss of the "Battery information" option, hinting at a potential bug. Despite being added in a previous update, the March patch has triggered this issue. Users express concern, hoping for a swift resolution, especially with QPR2 promising over 30 fixes for the Pixel 8 series.

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