In the world of Android phones, people are talking a lot about the Samsung Galaxy S24 and OnePlus 12. But wait, there’s some big news from Google. They just announced five cool updates for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. First up, there’s a brand-new color called Mint. This fresh color is now available for both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, and it looks really nice. Mint is a calming shade that’s not too bright and not too dull. Many people think it might be one of the best colors for Pixel phones in a long time.
Starting from January 25, you can get the Mint color, but there are a few things to know. You can only get it from the Google Store and Google Fi, and if you choose Mint, you can only get it with 128GB of storage.
But the color isn’t the only good news! Google is rolling out its January 2024 Feature Drop, and it brings four main updates for Pixel 8 users.
The first one is called Circle to Search. This cool feature lets you circle anything on your phone’s screen, and then it does a Google Search for you. It’s like magic – just press and hold the home button or navigation bar, draw a circle around what you want to know more about, and that’s it!
Another exciting update is Magic Compose in Messages. It uses Google’s smart AI technology to help you write messages in different styles. You can make your words sound more professional, short and sweet, or even like something Shakespeare would say!
Last but not least, Pixel 8 Pro users have something special. The January 2024 Feature Drop lets you use the Pixel 8 Pro’s temperature sensor to check body temperature. Just use the Thermometer app, scan your body temperature, and save the results to the Fitbit app. It’s a handy way to keep track of your health.
Apart from these Pixel-specific updates, the Feature Drop has more good stuff. Quick Share, which Google talked about at the beginning of the month, is now available for all Android devices with Android 6.0 or newer, Chromebooks with Chrome OS version 91 and newer, and Windows PCs running a 64-bit version of Windows 10 or newer. Also, Seamless Audio Switching is expanding to the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2, making it easy to switch your Pixel Buds Pro between your Pixel phone, smartwatch, and tablet.
