Google is apparently planning on launching a new Dashcam feature that will be making its way its Pixel series of smartphones. The feature was recently spotted after it was accidentally released on the Play Store. So here’s all we know about the new feature.
Google Pixel phone to soon feature a Dashcam Mode
The new feature from the Search Engine giant was spotted on the Personal Safety app’s latest build, which is dubbed 2023.04.27.532191641.8-dogfood. This build featured the new Dashcam mode. As the name suggests, the mode let’s your Pixel smartphone to record video and audio while driving. Dashcams in general are pretty handy and help capture valuable information in case of any accidents or other issues while on the road.
For those unaware, the Personal Safety app offers a number of other features like Emergency Sharing, Car Crash Detection, and Safety Check. So once the Dashcam mode is rolled out, users can access the feature through a dedicated “Dashcam” shortcut on the home page. When the Pixel phone is in Dashcam mode, the smartphone can still be fully used. In other words, you still have access to navigation via Google Maps.
Notably, the feature is built to be automatic and users can also start recordings when they connect to specific Bluetooth devices like the car stereo system. Although, the recordings will end when the connection is ended. Furthermore, recordings will automatically be deleted after three days unless saved manually. For better storage efficiency, the app also compresses videos to around 30MB for every minute and a maximum recording will only go up to 24 hours. This news also arrives after Google released a Kenny G inspired ringtone for its Pixel phones.
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