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Google currently sells three different Pixel models: the $449 Pixel 6A, $599 Pixel 6, and $899 Pixel 6 Pro. All of these phones run on Android 12 and come with specific Google-made features. Here are some really cool tricks for you to learn while using these Pixel models.
Did you know that your Pixel phone can automatically caption videos, podcasts, phone calls, and more? Press the volume button and tap the Live Caption icon, which looks like a tiny box of text, to enable this feature. Live Caption works in English on the Pixel 2 and higher, so it should be available on any Pixel phone that's been launched in the last four years. The captions are stored and processed locally and never leave your device, according to Google.
Google's Pixel phones come with a feature that's specifically designed to help you snap photos of the night sky. It works on the Pixel 3 and higher, but you'll need to adjust your zoom settings to at least 1x if you're using the Pixel 4A 5G and later. Google says the feature works best when taking photos away from city lights at least 45 to 90 minutes after sunset. You'll also need a tripod or some other steady surface rather than your hands to get the best results.
You can translate screenshots with text written in languages such as Spanish, German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Italian, and more with Google's Lens feature. Open the Google Photos app and select the screenshot you would like to translate. Then tap the Lens icon, which looks like a camera, and choose the Translate icon. This works on the Pixel 3 and later.
You don't have to tap any buttons to switch between the Pixel's selfie camera and the main camera. Simply open the Pixel's camera app and twist your phone twice to flip between the cameras. If you're not sure what I mean by "twist," Google has a helpful animation to show you. If you're still having trouble, check your Pixel's settings to make sure this feature is enabled. Open the settings app, choose System and select Flip camera for selfies.
Add a handy shortcut to your Pixel phone with Google's Quick Tap feature. This allows you to open an app, take a screenshot, play or pause media, or show notifications just by tapping twice on the back of your phone. It only works on more recent Google phones like the Pixel 4A 5G and later. To turn on Quick Tap and customize its actions, open the settings menu and choose System. Then, select Gestures and Quick Tap. From here, turn Quick Tap on and select which action you'd like to perform when tapping the back of your device.
Sick of robocalls? Google can hopefully help with its Call Screen feature, which works on all Pixel phones. When this feature is turned on, Google Assistant can answer an unknown call and ask who's calling and why. It will automatically hang up if it's a spam call, but you can see how the caller responded and decide to answer if it's a real caller. Google doesn't screen calls from phone numbers that are saved in your contacts, and your Pixel won't automatically screen calls when you're using headphones or are connected to Bluetooth. To set up automatic call screening, open the phone app and tap the three dots in the top right corner. Select Settings and choose Spam and Call Screen. Make sure the switch next to See caller and spam ID is toggled on, and then press Call Screen.
