Pixel phones get Ultra HDR boost for Instagram

Google Pixel 7, Pixel 8, and Pixel Fold users can rejoice with the March feature drop. This update brings the ability to upload and view Ultra HDR photos directly on Instagram. This move follows Samsung's Galaxy S24 series, which first offered Ultra HDR photo support on Instagram. Now, Pixel owners can capture the full potential of their upgraded cameras with vibrant colours and stunning contrast. The update even extends to video, allowing users to share 10-bit HDR videos on Instagram Reels for even richer content creation.

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Google introduces next-gen call screening for Pixel phones

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Google has unveiled a new call screening feature for some Pixel phones that lets you use Google Assistant to handle incoming calls. With the new Hello button, you can activate Google Assistant to ask the caller for their name and purpose and listen to their reply live. You can then decide whether to take the call, reject it, or ask the caller to hold on. This gives you more flexibility and convenience than the previous Call Screen feature, which only shows you a transcript of the caller’s response. The new feature also records the transcripts for later review. The new call screening feature is exclusive to the Pixel Fold and Pixel 6 phones and newer.

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Google's Circle to Search comes to Pixel 7 phones

Google’s latest feature drop brings Circle to Search to Pixel 7 phones. It's a new way to search for anything on your screen without switching apps. You can activate this feature by long pressing the home button or navigation bar and selecting what you’re curious about with a gesture, such as circling, highlighting, or tapping. Circle to Search was first introduced on Pixel 8 and Galaxy S24 devices.

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Google’s Pixel 8 could cost more than Pixel 7

Google has not officially announced the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro yet, but they are expected to launch in early October. Tipster Yogesh Brar revealed the possible price and specs of the base Pixel 8 model, which seem to match the previous leaks.

The Pixel 8 could cost USD 649 - USD 699, which is USD 50- USD 100 more than the Pixel 7 launched last year. For that price, you would get a 6.17-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Tensor G3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB/256GB storage options. 

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