Google‘s Pixel 8 Pro and 9 Pro phones come with a handy feature—a temperature sensor on the back of the phone. This lets you measure the temperature of any object or even of a person. Google might now be working to make the process a little smoother.
Pixel 8 Pro / 9 Pro might soon get automatic temperature check feature
Currently, the Pixel Thermometer app asks you to select the material you’re measuring, whether it’s food, metal, or glass, before taking a reading. While not a major inconvenience, it adds an extra step compared to dedicated thermometers.
However, a report from the Android Authority reveals clues about potential automatic material detection in the latest Pixel Thermometer app (version 1.0.676362763).
The app’s code suggests that Google may be working on a feature that will automatically identify the object your phone is pointing at. This would eliminate the need to manually select the material beforehand.
That being said, Google is unlikely to ditch the manual selection entirely. The code snippet clearly mentions that the app will offer both options — auto-detect and manual — for detection. This will leave users with control over the process, which could be handy if the auto-detection isn’t perfect or if you’re dealing with a specific material that might require a more precise selection.
Moreover, the report mentions that Google will use a “TFLite model” to automate this process. TFLite is a lightweight machine-learning model that can be used on devices for tasks like image recognition. It’s possible that the app would use these models in combination with information from the phone’s camera viewfinder to figure out what you’re aiming at.
Currently, the update with this feature isn’t live yet. Folks at Android Authority tried activating it, but have not been lucky. However, the code hints suggest it’s on the way. Once it arrives, the report suggests that the auto-detect option will be integrated into the existing material selection screen within the app.
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