Google Pixel's Car Crash Detection feature, launched alongside the Pixel and later made available for the Pixel 3 and subsequent Pixel models, instantly became a highly praised addition to the Personal Safety app. As you may be aware, Google Pixel phones can tell when a car crash has happened by … [Read more...] about Google Pixel’s car crash detection feature may be coming to other Android phones
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Pixel “At a Glance” widget finally gets new functionality from March feature drop
The March feature drop for Google Pixel devices promised some very helpful features that most users didn't see come to fruition. One of these was a better "At a Glance" widget that would appear more often to show battery levels, a safety check countdown, reminders to turn off your alarm if the next … [Read more...] about Pixel “At a Glance” widget finally gets new functionality from March feature drop
Google Pixel phones getting Fast Emergency Dialer on the lock screen
Google Pixel phones will be getting a new Fast Emergency Dialer (FED) on their lock screen as part of an update to the Personal Safety app. This new dialer provides a quicker way to dial emergency services in your area with the swipe of a slider. Pixel phones will be set to use the Fast … [Read more...] about Google Pixel phones getting Fast Emergency Dialer on the lock screen
