Google has focused on hardware but also software development for its own devices: in addition to remaining active with Android 15, all Google Pixels receive new features every month. And the next update is now official: improvements aim for better use of connected devices and call screening with the phone app.
With the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, the brand has not only completed the annual update of its smartphones, it has also pushed a vital aspect for Android users: system updates. Because buying one of the latest cell phones means keeping them in service for at least seven years; time during which Google guarantees key system updates
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Google has communicated the starting point of its March update for the Google Pixel, both for mobile phones and for watches. This update adds improvements to the latest models, but also to those who have been in the market for a while. For example, the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel Watch 1 take a step forward in features to match their newer siblings in terms of software.
The March update for the Google Pixel ecosystem offers the following improvements for all users of the company’s devices:
- Circle to search comes to the Google Pixel 7. The latest AI-powered feature and star expands horizons from Samsung Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8 to Google Pixel 7.
- Call filter allows you to filter communications when the other person remains silent. They call you and no one speaks? You don’t need to speak first: the assistant will appear on the screen so that, once you click “Hello”, you will be forced to say something without having to say a word. This function reaches all phones from Google Pixel 6 onwards.
- Uploading photos and videos to Instagram improves quality. Google Pixels can now upload HDR content to News Feed and Reels. Nothing on Stories yet.
- Share only part of the screen. During video calls, the Google Pixel 4a 5G and above can only share the chosen part of the screen.
- Reconnect your Bluetooth devices. Previously paired watches, headphones or speakers are kept in a quick menu to reconnect if necessary.
- The original Google Pixel Watch benefits from several features. Workouts from the watch are now more complete with new options such as “Rhythm training” or “Heart zone training”. Auto pause and restart will also be available on the first generation Pixel Watch. And public transport routes, officially arrived on Wear OS.
The March update for the Google Pixel, both mobile phones and watches, is now ready to be available on compatible devices. It will expand from today, March 4, and land in the coming days.
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