All Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL handsets will, over the next few days, receive a camera app update which will bring with it a new feature; Night Sight.This is Google's answer to Night Mode on Huawei's latest flagship phones, and it makes bold claims that it can significantly brighten up poorly lit situations for a clearer picture.So how does it work? We'll let Google explain: "Night Sight constantly adapts to you and the environment, whether you're holding Pixel or propping it on a steady surface. "Before you press the shutter button, Night Sight measures your natural hand shake, as well as how much motion is in the scene."If Pixel is stable and the scene is still, Night Sight will spend more time capturing light to minimize noise; if Pixel is moving or there's significant scene motion, Night Sight will use shorter exposures, capturing less light to minimize motion blur."All cameras benefitIt's not just the single 12MP rear camera on the rear of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL that … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 3 Night Sight camera mode starts rolling out
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First images, now messages: Google Pixel 3 content still vanishing
Google Pixel 3 owners are reporting issues with SMS messages on their smartphones. Some SMS messages are disappearing from Google’s Messages app or sometimes appear in the wrong threads. Uninstalling updates on the Messages app may solve the issue. We’ve heard about the Google Pixel 3 failing to save photographs, but it seems visual media isn’t the only thing going missing. According to folks on Reddit (via Android Police), SMS Messages are also disappearing.The issues seem to have appeared (or at least, become more prevalent) following the November security update. Some messages simply disappear, while others end up in the wrong threads, and aren’t found in the archive folder either. It’s said to have affected both Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL but it’s unclear if it’s related to Google’s Messages app or if it occurs with other SMS apps. Editor's PickGoogle brings its Safety Center to India to help users manage their privacy and security … [Read more...] about First images, now messages: Google Pixel 3 content still vanishing
Google Pixel 3 Bug Seemingly Deleting Older Text Messages
Nov 14, 5:36 AM EST Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury Technology By Ken Manbert Salcedo 11/14/18 AT 5:36 AM Another bug has been spotted on the Google Pixel 3. Some users of the Pixel 3 are reporting that they are losing text messages, which are seemingly being deleted automatically.Complaints for missing text messages on the Pixel 3 were first spotted on Reddit by Android Police. Users who have shared their experiences claim that all of their text messages have been removed or deleted entirely. Some even tried searching for the missing text messages in the archive, but they are not even stored there.Some users claim that the Android Messages app would start having weird glitches, like starting a new thread for an already existing conversation. When users restart their Pixel 3, they found that all their older text messages are already missing for some unexplained reason.The text messaging bug only began happening over the last … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 3 Bug Seemingly Deleting Older Text Messages
All the Google Pixel 3 features coming to the Pixel 2
When Google releases new smartphones, it also introduces new features. Unfortunately, for those who purchased the previous generation hardware, a lot of those new features will likely never make it to their devices. But that’s not the case for every new feature. As we will detail below, a lot of the Google Pixel 3’s unique software tricks will eventually make it to last year’s Pixel 2.Call screening Do you ever get tired answering unknown phone numbers just to have a telemarketer or robocall start rambling off about something you don’t care about? Google’s new Call Screening feature is probably one of the best solutions out there to help you avoid these spam calls. The way Call Screening works is pretty simple. Currently available on the Pixel 3, whenever someone rings your phone, there is a new option in addition to just answering or rejecting a call. When Call Screening is selected, an automated assistant will ask the person on the other end what … [Read more...] about All the Google Pixel 3 features coming to the Pixel 2
How to customize Active Edge on the Google Pixel 3
One of the Google Pixel 3's fun and interesting hardware features is one you can't even see. "Active Edge" lets you squeeze your phone to launch Google Assistant or silence incoming calls and notifications. It's a pretty neat trick that accomplishes a simple set of features; and if you want to turn it off, you aren't stuck with a useless button on your phone as is the case with the competition. Here's how you can set up and customize the Active Edge, or turn it off entirely, on your Pixel 3. Phones that have Active Edge How to customize Active Edge on the Pixel 3 Open your phone's Settings. Scroll down and tap on System. Tap Gestures and then tap Active Edge at the top. "Squeeze sensitivity" adjusts how hard you need to squeeze the phone to activate Active Edge. Use the slider, and then squeeze the phone — it will show on the meter whether you've activated it. The next three options are self-explanatory — choose when you want Active Edge to be available, and what it … [Read more...] about How to customize Active Edge on the Google Pixel 3