Software updates play a vital role in the world of technology, providing new features and enhanced security. However, any errors in these updates can result in significant problems and unhappy users. To mitigate this, tech companies extensively test new features before releasing them. For those with a keen interest (which includes many of us), it is possible to uncover upcoming features and learn about them ahead of the crowd. A recent example involves Google and the Pixel phones. The latest version (T.23) of Android System Intelligence has revealed that Google is developing loud sound alerts for Pixel 7 phones as part of the At a Glance feature. Here are the details…
Google working on loud sound alerts for Pixel phones in At a Glance
Our health is crucial to many of us, so we strive to avoid things that could harm our bodies. However, some exposures can endanger our health, whether we’re aware of them or not. For instance, regular exposure to noise can seriously harm our hearing over time. To combat this, Google is developing loud sound alerts for Pixel phones.
This new feature will likely be in the At a Glance section on the lockscreen and the top of the Pixel Launcher. Its main goal is to alert users to potentially dangerous loud sounds around them, urging them to step away or reduce the volume if possible. While not entirely new, both Android and iOS have warnings for users listening to music at high volumes for long periods.
Additionally, Apple Watch has a similar feature to the loud sound alert that is coming directly to Google Pixel models. Of course, this is more of a nice-to-have feature rather than a critical innovation. However, exposure to loud sound for a long time can cause hearing damage, including temporary or permanent hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and hypersensitivity to sound. It can also lead to physical discomfort such as headaches and dizziness.
Aside from the loud sound alerts Google is working on adding new search shortcuts to its Pixel Launcher, which include Search Chrome, Search Files, and Search Photos, in addition to the existing shortcuts for Google, YouTube, Maps, Play Store, Settings, and Contacts. The company has also made changes to the At a Glance settings list and introduced new icons to improve the user experience and enhance the launcher’s visual appeal.
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