Google launches Pixel 4-exclusive (for now) Pixel Live Wallpaper app

Just in time for the launch of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, Google debuted a new Pixel Live Wallpaper app that's currently only available for those two handsets. These "live" wallpapers respond with parallax and motion effects when you touch or orient the phone differently. And this app is meant to control these, or perhaps be used as a way for Google to deliver updates to existing wallpapers, or even introduce new ones without having to wait for the monthly Android update. Support for older Pixels could come (and we sort of expect it to), but for now, only the Pixel 4 and 4 XL have access to the app.

Source: Android Police

Google Pixel 4, 4 XL supports 11W fast wireless charging

One feature Google didn't mention at its recent hardware event is something you might be happy to hear the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL supports: faster wireless charging. 9to5Google reports spotted the Wireless Power Consortium that the new Pixel flagships can support up to 11W Qi wireless charging. 

This improvement is a significant step up from the Pixel 3, which only supports 5W charging with most third-party wireless chargers. Now, if you don't have it yet, you don't need to buy a Pixel Stand to get faster wireless charging. You can search for other, possibly cheaper fast wireless charging pads to use with the Pixel 4 and 4 XL.

Google One customers can earn Google Store credit with new rewards program

Google is offering a new rewards program for its Google One cloud storage platform users who plan on buying new Google devices. It will allow you to earn Google Store credit in Canada.

Google One members on select plans who purchase a Google device or accessory from the Google Store qualify to earn as much as 10 percent back in Google Store credit. Those with 200GB plans will get three percent back in Google Store credit, while those with 2TB,10TB, 20TB, or 30TB plans will get 10 percent back.

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Wave and interact with Pokémon on your Pixel 4 phone

It might not be the most useful feature, but we have to say it's the most adorable one. Google has partnered with The Pokémon Company to teach new Pixel 4 users how to use Motion Sense, which is the gesture-based way to control the new handset. The mini-game called Pokémon Wave Hello lets you interact with Pokémon Sword and Shield like Pikachu and Eevee. Wave at the adorable creatures and earn points. Aside from this, there are Pokémon live wallpapers that you can interact with. Google even says when it's nighttime, these pocket monsters will go to sleep, too. Cute. We want it.

Source: MobileSyrup