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General December Feature Drop: Pixel 6 Pro UWB, adjust Assistant long press, Pixel Buds A-Series bass slider, & more

As a note, the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will officially “begin receiving their updates next week.”
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lol
To summarize
1. Ultrawideband with P6 Pro (hardly a feature drop, that was advertised at launch)
2. Adjusting Power Button duration until Assistant kicks in
3. More bass control for Pixel Buds A-series (hardly a Pixel feature drop, I guess Google needs to fill the page)
4. Sound Aplifier gets Conversation Mode
5. Quick Tap to Snap
6. Now Playing Favorite Songs
7. Car Crash Detection in Taiwan, Italy, France
8. Google Recorder now works in Japanese, French and German on Pixel 3-5 (debuted on P6)
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No faceunlock*
December Feature Drop: Pixel 6 Pro UWB, adjust Assistant long press, Pixel Buds A-Series bass slider, & more
With Android 12 rolling out to Pixel devices later than expected this year, there was no Feature Drop in September, but the December...
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*surprised Pikachu face
**a bit disappointing for a Feature drop. The last one was 6 month ago and all we now get are four meagre mini-updates to existing functions? Omega uff.
WHERE IS MY FACEUNLOCK​

There's also a whole list of bug and performance tune ups. Troll.

prohibido_por_la_ley said:
There's also a whole list of bug and performance tune ups. Troll.
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Android 12 December security patch rolling out to Google Pixel, factory images & OTAs live
The latest update of 2021 is rolling out today with the Android 12 December security patch for the Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro. In the most recent Android Security & Privacy Year in...
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General P6P Face Unlock

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The Pixel 6 Pro might still get Face Unlock with a future update, but the Pixel 6 likely won’t​Google’s new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro don’t have Face Unlock, with the in-display fingerprint scanner being the only biometric authentication option on both phones. We have seen multiple rumors and reports that Google originally planned to include Face Unlock on the Pixel 6 series, but decided against it at the last moment. Now a new finding suggests that Google might still bring Face Unlock to the Pixel 6 Pro in a future update.
Folks over at 9to5Google have found some new evidence within the Android 12L Beta update that suggests that Google hasn’t entirely given up on adding Face Unlock support on the Pixel 6 series. The publication has found the following strings in the device Settings app which hint at Pixel phones offering both face and fingerprint as biometric authentication options. Since the Pixel 4 was the only Google phone to offer Face Unlock, we’re speculating that these strings are likely referring to the Pixel 6 series.
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<string name=”biometric_settings_use_face_or_fingerprint_preference_summary”>Using face or fingerprint</string>
<string name=”biometric_settings_use_face_preference_summary”>Using face</string>
<string name=”biometric_settings_use_fingerprint_preference_summary”>Using fingerprint</string>
Meanwhile, references found within the camera app refer to Face Unlock as an experimental feature for the 2021 Pixel phones.
com.google.pixel.experimental2021.faceAuthUseCases
com.google.pixel.experimental2021.faceAuthROIs
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However, there’s a catch. According to 9to5Google, all evidence of Face Unlock support currently suggests that the feature will only be available on the Pixel 6 Pro. When the publication inspected the same code files on the Pixel 6 running the latest Android 12L Beta, they couldn’t find any such reference on the smaller model.
This matches press renders of the Pixel 6 series leaked in October, which only showed the Pixel 6 Pro as having Face Unlock.
It’s not immediately clear why would Google leave out the standard Pixel 6, especially considering that the Pixel 6 Pro doesn’t have any special hardware for Face Unlock.
In any case, all evidence so far points that Google is still working on the Face Unlock feature and it could arrive on the Pixel 6 Pro as part of Android 12L or a Pixel Feature Drop.
The Pixel 6 Pro might still get Face Unlock with a future update, but the Pixel 6 likely won't
According to a new finding, Google might still bring Face Unlock to the Pixel 6 Pro in a future update. Read on.
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Android 12L suggests Pixel 6 Pro may still get Face Unlock support, but not the $599 Pixel 6
While the Pixel 6 series didn’t launch with Face Unlock, it could still arrive in a future update, but exclusively for the Pixel 6 Pro.
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The selfie cameras are different on the P6P versus the P6. 11.1 MP on the P6P, and 8 MP on the P6. I don't know if that's a factor.

General Google confirms Pixel 6 Wi-Fi issues, fix coming with March update

https://9to5google.com/2022/02/22/pixel-6-wi-fi-fix-coming/
Google confirms Pixel 6 Wi-Fi issues, fix coming with March update ​Abner Li
- Feb. 22nd 2022 11:10 am PT
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Following the February security patch, some Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners encountered Wi-Fi issues. Google today confirmed the Pixel 6 problem and said it will be fixed with the upcoming March update.
The issue sees Wi-Fi automatically shutting off when Pixel 6 devices are locked or not turning on at all. Google says its investigation found the root cause and that it “impacts a very small number of devices.”
A software fix has been developed and set to arrive with the Google Pixel Update in March. The first Monday of next month happens to fall on the 7th, with factory and OTA images available that morning.
Hey u/cheesehead78. Thanks so much for reporting this issue, we’re sorry that you’re experiencing it. After some investigation, we identified the root cause and determined that it impacts a very small number of devices. Of course, we realize this is a poor experience and immediately developed a software fix that will be available in the next Google Pixel Update, rolling out in March. If you’d like to explore other options in the meantime, please get in touch with our support team, which is prepared to help you.
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For those that can’t wait, Google tells impacted users to contact support. Many have found that installing Android 12L Beta 3 fixes the problem. From our usage, it’s quite stable and near-final quality.
Google did release a mid-cycle February update last week, but that did not resolve people’s issue. Verizon’s changelog only had the following to say:
The current software update provides performance improvements to your device.
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Assuming that March is also 12L final release, this should be a fairly substantial update.
And then we're supposed to get 13 Developer Preview 2 a few days later.

LLStarks said:
Assuming that March is also 12L final release, this should be a fairly substantial update.
And then we're supposed to get 13 Developer Preview 2 a few days later.
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Maybe we'll get 13 DP2 the week before? As updates are first Monday for security and first Wednesday for beta/DPs and first Monday of march is 7th and first Wednesday is 2nd. Just playing the guessing game here .
On the topic of updates - someone on Reddit posted that they had a chat with support and, if real, the staff mentioned there's a fix for the network issue as well. I guess another hopeful update that will potentially fix bugs and make the phone better.

Pixel 6 can't install Android 12L after latest February update, but one more beta build coming
Android 12L is scheduled to get its "final release" sometime next month, but Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners cannot install it if they are...
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One more 12L beta.

General March 7, 2022: "...while Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices will begin receiving their updates later this month."

https://blog.google/products/pixel/feature-drop-march-2022/
Snap at night, type responses in calls and more from Pixel​Mar 07, 2022
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Today’s update marks our tenth Pixel Feature Drop . The latest updates begin rolling out to Pixel 3a through Pixel 5a (5G) devices today, while Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices will begin receiving their updates later this month.
Night Sight in Snapchat​For those moments when the lighting isn’t quite right, Night Sight in Pixel Camera helps you capture clear low-light pictures and video. Now we're bringing Night Sight to Snapchat so you can snap vibrant, detailed, low-light videos or photos without flash. Give it a try on your Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro by selecting low light mode in the Snapchat app to make sure you never miss a moment — even in the dark.
Communicating with captions​
For people who can't or prefer not to speak on calls, there's a new way to communicate with Live Caption. Now when you’re on a phone call you can see captions of what the other person says and type back a response that will be read out loud on the other end.
Make messages and video calls more fun​
A picture is worth a thousand words. When you’re typing in messaging apps in, Gboard can convert your words into colorful stickers built with your exact text. With emoji, emoji kitchen and custom sticker suggestions while you type your Pixel helps you express exactly how you feel. Coming to Pixel users globally typing in English (U.S.) starting today.
It's also getting easier to connect with friends and family on video calls: Host your own YouTube watch parties or share your favorite app with live sharing for Duo, all on your Pixel phone.
More languages. More ways to translate.​Live Translate on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro makes communicating in different languages easy. And with Interpreter mode, you can now translate your face-to-face conversations with Spanish, Italian and French speakers right on your phone, as all translations stay on device. Give it a try by saying, “Hey Google, be my Spanish interpreter.”
And the new Pixel battery widget can show up-to-date battery information for your Pixel, as well as 1-connected devices like Pixel Buds). Add the widget to your homescreen to keep an eye on battery life across your devices.
Image showing a rendition of a Pixel with a colorful wallpaper on the screen.
More helpful features for more Pixels​In addition to the features reaching Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, we’re also bringing existing features to more languages and devices.
Direct My Call and Wait Times will now be available for Pixel 3a and newer phones.
Recorder can now transcribe in Italian and Spanish on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
Assistant Quick phrases will be available in Spanish, Italian and French on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
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12L is stable enough to carry me anyway

Embarrassing

LLStarks said:
Embarrassing
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I agree. Updates should roll out to Newest flagships first, then older phones second.

LLStarks said:
Embarrassing
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What is embarrassing?

FoneWatcher said:
What is embarrassing?
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Another delay.

Oh my, thought we had gotten past this, lol. Oh well, I'm on 12L anyway so wasn't going to flash the March build. But still...

Lughnasadh said:
Oh my, thought we had gotten past this, lol. Oh well, I'm on 12L anyway so wasn't going to flash the March build. But still...
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March build is 12L though

Jiggs82 said:
March build is 12L though
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As far as I'm aware, there is still just plain "12", and the just-released stable "12L". It's also my impression that the final release of 12L that just came out, didn't come out for the Pixel 6 or Pro yet, and that both 12 and 12L with March updates for the P6/Pro will come out later this month.
Someone, please correct me if I'm wrong.

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March build is 12L though
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It was reported in several places that there would be 1 more Beta or RC release for 12L before it went stable. But for other devices it does appear that March is 12.1. So we'll have to see what they do with this device.

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We have the build number... Just release it ffs.

This is getting kinda ridiculous at this point, right?

Unless Google wants to cut a new build, I don't think we'll have to wait the whole week. Maybe they'll drop it on a Friday again.
Or maybe it's at 5:00 today and they're simply covering their asses with the "later this month" wording.

roirraW edor ehT said:
As far as I'm aware, there is still just plain "12", and the just-released stable "12L". It's also my impression that the final release of 12L that just came out, didn't come out for the Pixel 6 or Pro yet, and that both 12 and 12L with March updates for the P6/Pro will come out later this month.
Someone, please correct me if I'm wrong.
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No it's not it's 12L aka 12.1 https://9to5google.com/2022/03/07/pixel-march-22-security-patch/

Lughnasadh said:
It was reported in several places that there would be 1 more Beta or RC release for 12L before it went stable. But for other devices it does appear that March is 12.1. So we'll have to see what they do with this device.
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Yeah maybe for the Pixel 6 but idk because they don't mention it in today's blogs and support pages just states that we're get the update later this month https://9to5google.com/2022/03/07/pixel-march-22-security-patch/
Btw this is probably why it's delayed
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1500907414845022208

wtf are Google doing! Only 2 releases came on time.

Although I'm surprised this happened, I'm still not overly concerned. If the update was ready for our phone right now, they would release it.
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No it's not it's 12L aka 12.1 https://9to5google.com/2022/03/07/pixel-march-22-security-patch/
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Thanks! I wondered - I saw a reference to 12.1 somewhere but at the time it wasn't obvious to me that 12.1 was 12L merged with 12.

To anyone whom this might concern: please stop using abbreviations for getting around the swear filter.

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Unless Google wants to cut a new build, I don't think we'll have to wait the whole week. Maybe they'll drop it on a Friday again.
Or maybe it's at 5:00 today and they're simply covering their asses with the "later this month" wording.
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I don't mind delays because I never take updates until I wait and see reports on them first.

Seriously? Again? Yea.... Why would you make sure your NEWEST FLAGSHIP receives updates on time? Google is an absolute joke. How pathetic.

General Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro get Magic Eraser’s new ‘camouflage’ feature next week, already on Pixel 6a

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro get Magic Eraser's new 'camouflage' feature next week, already on Pixel 6a
The Pixel 6 series will add a new "Camouflage" feature in Google Photos next week, with the Pixel 6a getting the feature out of the box.
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Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro get Magic Eraser’s new ‘camouflage’ feature next week, already on Pixel 6a​Ben Schoon
- Jul. 23rd 2022 9:20 am PT
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Magic Eraser was one of the cool new tricks that came with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, but it picked up a new trick alongside the Pixel 6a in “camouflage.” Now, it’s been confirmed that Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will add the new feature in just a few days.
“Camouflage” joins Magic Eraser’s usual ability to remove photobombers or objects from an image through the Google Photos editor on Pixel 6 series phone. The feature was first announced at Google I/O 2022, and arrived mostly unceremoniously as a perk to the Pixel 6a.
We noted the feature in our review of the Pixel 6a earlier this week.
The one new feature arriving alongside the Pixel 6a, but is soon to come to the rest of the lineup, is “Camouflage” in the Google Photos app. This expansion of Magic Eraser was announced back at Google I/O with the ability to mute the colors of objects in the photo so they don’t distract from the subject. We’ve only tested this feature briefly, but it does exactly what Google claims, and with decent results.
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You can see our results with Magic Eraser’s “Camouflage” below, with the feature ability to quickly pick up a distracting bright-colored cup in the background of the shot, which gets toned down to a less attention-grabbing muted orange color. We found that the feature doesn’t always work perfectly, and some shots just aren’t a great fit for the tech. But like the regular object remover, it can certainly be a handy tool to have around.
“Camouflage” is available on the Pixel 6a right out of the box, but the feature is supposed to work on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro as well. Speaking to The Verge, Google confirmed that “Camouflage” will be rolling out to both phones on July 28, the same day that Pixel 6a ships to customers.
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Hi I just rooted beta 4.1 and a ticking sound is coming out of the speaker really loud, if when on silent. Is anyone else experiencing this? Sounds like it's gonna explode

fil3s said:
Hi I just rooted beta 4.1 and a ticking sound is coming out of the speaker really loud, if when on silent. Is anyone else experiencing this? Sounds like it's gonna explode
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I'm not experiencing that on Beta 4.1.

fil3s said:
Hi I just rooted beta 4.1 and a ticking sound is coming out of the speaker really loud, if when on silent. Is anyone else experiencing this? Sounds like it's gonna explode
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I think you caught the wrong thread.

roirraW edor ehT said:
I think you caught the wrong thread.
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Yeah I was panicking a bit I have no idea what happened, but I flashed again with flashtool all is good now lol

fil3s said:
Yeah I was panicking a bit I have no idea what happened, but I flashed again with flashtool all is good now lol
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Glad you solved it!

Looks like a good feature, it should be good at toning down items that dominate the image but that you don't want removing.