Have you recently bought a Google Pixel phone and wondered what it could do besides make calls, text and take pictures? We know that buying a new smartphone can be exciting and sometimes confusing. However, if you haven’t upgraded your phone in a while, or are switching from a different operating system, there are a lot of new features and settings to get used to. Check out 6 Google Pixel tricks below!
Add captions to videos with Live Captioning
Did you know your Pixel phone can automatically caption videos, podcasts, phone calls, and more? Press the volume buttons and tap the Live Caption icon that looks like a small text box to enable this feature. Live Caption runs in English on the Pixel 2 and later, so it should work on any Pixel phone launched in the past four years. According to Google, subtitles are stored and processed locally and never leave your device.
You can also adjust certain settings, such as hiding profanity and adding labels to sounds like laughter and applause. Open Settings and select Live Captions to customize these options. It’s also important to note that Live Caption consumes extra battery, so you may only want to turn it on when you need it.
Take better photos of stars
Google’s Pixel phones have features specifically designed to help you take photos of the night sky. It works on Pixel 3 and above, but if you’re on Pixel 4A 5G and above, you’ll need to adjust the zoom setting to at least 1x.
Google says the feature works best when taking pictures away from city lights for at least 45 to 90 minutes after sunset. You’ll also need a tripod or other stable surface rather than your hands for best results.
Just open the camera app, prop up the phone and make sure it’s steady, and tap Night Sight to get started. After a few seconds, you should see a message saying “Astrophotography on”. Press the capture button and put the phone aside until you finish taking the photo.
Translate screenshots in other languages
You can use Google‘s Lens feature to translate screenshots in Spanish, German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Italian, and more. Open the Google Photos app and select the screenshot you want to translate. Then tap the lens icon that looks like a camera and select the translate icon. This works on Pixel 3 and above.
Switch to selfie camera without pressing any buttons
You can switch between the Pixel’s selfie camera and the main camera without having to click any buttons. Just open the Pixel’s camera app and turn the phone twice to switch between cameras. If you’re not sure what I mean by “twist”, Google has a helpful animation for you.
If you’re still having trouble, check your Pixel’s settings to make sure this feature is enabled. Open the Settings app, select System, then Flip Camera Selfie.
Open an app or take a screenshot by tapping the back of the phone
Add a handy shortcut to your Pixel phone with Google’s Quick Tap feature. This lets you open apps, take screenshots, play or pause media, or show notifications with just two taps on the back of your phone. It only works on newer Google phones like the Pixel 4A 5G and above.
To turn on Quick Click and customize its actions, open the Settings menu and select System. Then, choose gestures and quick taps. From here, turn on Quick Tap and choose what you want to do when you tap the back of your device.
Let the Google Assistant filter your calls
Google is expected to help with its call screen feature, which is available on all Pixel phones. When this feature is on, the Google Assistant can answer unknown calls and ask who the caller is and why. If it’s a spam call, it will hang up automatically, but you can see how the caller responded and decide whether to answer the caller or not.
Google doesn’t block calls from phone numbers saved in your contacts, and your Pixel doesn’t automatically block calls when you’re using a headset or connected to Bluetooth.
To set up automatic call screening, open the Phone app and tap the three dots in the upper right corner. Select Settings and select Spam & Calling Screen. Make sure the switch next to View caller and spam IDs is turned on, then press Call Screen.
From here, you can choose how Google blocks incoming calls. For example, you can set it to block spam calls, possibly fake numbers, first-time callers, and private or hidden callers. Just click on one of these categories and select the automatic screen. Deny the Robocalls option.
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