Google Pixel phones get June feature drops with Pocket Operator, bug fixes and more
Google Pixel phones started receiving the June 2022 software update on Monday. The feature reduction is available for Google Pixel 4 phones and later models and includes fixes for some known issues. The latest Pixel drop-in brings the Pocket Operator app to capture videos and turn them into fun videos and music, and allows users to create shortcuts to the vaccine card on the home screen. Google adds three new features to the Quick View widget for the Pixel lock and home screen. With the latest update, Conversation Mode will exit Beta and Pixel phones will get Real Tone Filters and support for more chat translation languages.
Feature drop in June 2022, announced via an official blog post via Google, bringing new features to Google Pixel phones. The update comes with the latest Android security patch with build numbers SQ3A.220605.009.A1 and SQ3A.220605.009.B1.
New feature reduced introduction of new pocket operator app available through Google Play app market. It allows users to capture video content and turn it into fun music and video collages by adding visual effects and music tracks. It will only work on Google Pixel 5and newer models.
With the latest update, Google Pixel users can add a shortcut to access the vaccine tab directly from their home screen. This feature is available in Australia, Canada and the US, and it will vary from region to region based on healthcare providers.
Google Pixel users will get some new settings for the Quick View widget. The new Nest Doorbell video feed helps users find out who is at the door of their house without opening it. On the home screen, users can view the video feed from their doorbell with the help of a supported Nest Doorbell and Google Home or the Nest app.
The tech giant is adding flashlight reminders to its Quick View widget. This feature will prompt you to turn off the flashlight and allow you to turn it off without navigating back into Quick Settings.
The June feature drop also includes air quality warnings in the Quick View menu for current locations. Google Pixel users in the US, Australia, and India can access this sane feature.
The new feature reduction brings Conversation Mode to Google Pixel 3 and later models. Available on the Sound Amplifier app, this feature is designed for people with hearing impairments. This function amplifies the voice desired by the user and filters out background noise. It uses the camera to focus on anyone you want to talk to and tune in to just them.
Real tone filters are rolling out Google Photos with the latest update. These filters are claimed by Google to work with all skin tones and can be found in the edit menu.
The June 2022 update brings Car Collision Detection to Pixels and later in Canada. Besides that, Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users will be able to translate Chinese, Dutch, Korean, Thai and Turkish languages with the latest update.
To celebrate Pride Month, Google also released three new wallpapers with the help of illustrator Yann Bastard.
Also, Google is fixing some known bugs problem with its latest release. Google App and Gboard are fixing some bugs and improving performance for the fingerprint scanner. It includes fixes for issues related to under-display fingerprint unlocking and adds general improvements to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth performance and stability.
The June sale will be available to eligible Google Pixel phone users through an over-the-air (OTA) update in phases. We recommend keeping your phone up to date while it’s charging and connected to a stable Wi-Fi connection.