Although the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro were launched recently, Google is already preparing the next generation of mobile phones; The Pixel 8a will arrive first, the cheap version that has some controversy under its belt, and later in the year the Pixel 9 will arrive.
A lot is expected from the Pixel 9, such as the biggest redesign of the range since the launch of the Pixel 6; and in the “hardware” section, good news is expected to run more AI functions natively.
Of course, the Pixel 9 will also be the mobile that will demonstrate what Android 15 is capable of, and will release several functions exclusively or for the first time; and one of these features may be exactly what we’ve been waiting for for years.
Adaptive touch on Pixels
As Mishaal Rahman discovered, the Pixel 9 could launch Adaptive Touch, which will adjust the screen to conditions to improve touchscreen sensitivity. As a result, the screen should be able to register our touches better.
The big problem with touchscreens is that they are designed with constant sensitivity, that is, they only register touches that reach certain parameters, ignoring the rest. It is important to avoid registering false keys and the screen moves on its own and applications open without being touched.
However, there are times when we would like this sensitivity to be greater, or less; For example, if it’s cold and we wear gloves outside, we can’t really use the phone because the touchscreen doesn’t record our contacts. And vice versa, if we touch the screen with wet fingers, we may end up “touching” more parts than we intended.
The new adaptive touch functionality is capable of automatically change screen sensitivity, depending on certain parameters. According to the description discovered in the code of the latest Android 14 beta, the mobile will be able to adjust the sensitivity depending on “the environment, activities and screen protection”.
Screen saver mode in Android 14
Concerning the latter, a “screen saver mode” can be activated, which will increase the sensitivity if we have installed a protector on the screen; In this way, one of the big problems that we encounter if we try to better protect our cell phone from bumps and scratches will end.
Everything indicates that this function will be exclusive to new Pixel phoneswhich will once again spark controversy due to the way Google limits news to users with their latest mobile phone.
