10 tips to get the most out of your Pixel 6

Have you got a Google Pixel 6 (or Pixel 6 Pro)?

You have to know the latest features of Google's latest flagship model! In particular, the evolution of AI and cameras is supposed to be amazing. This time, we will introduce 10 tips and features that you should try immediately, whether you have a Pixel 6 or not.

1. The color palette will be unified to match the "Material You" wallpaper

Android 12 will change the colors of the interface to match the wallpaper you are currently using. Now This function can be changed by long-pressing an empty part of the Pixel 6 home screen > Wallpaper and style > Wallpaper color. If you don't have a favorite color, you can also select a "base color".

If you scroll down and turn on the "Theme icon" switch, the icons of compatible apps will be unified in color to match the wallpaper. This feature is currently in beta, so you can expect different results each time you try it.

2. Blazing fast real-time translation

The Pixel 6's app-wide "real-time translation" can also be used to receive text messages and record videos in foreign languages. Just say "OK Google, turn on interpreter mode" and it will translate the language picked up by the microphone, which is useful for overseas travel and meetings with foreign speakers. The Tensor processor in the Pixel 6 makes these processes faster than ever before.

3. You can take action pans and long-exposure photos

Pixel 6's camera has evolved further. The "action pan" function, which allows you to blur the background while keeping a moving subject such as a car or child in focus, and the "long exposure" function, which allows you to blur the elements of the moving subject by using a long shutter speed. ”It is now possible to shoot.

To try out these features, open the Camera app and select "Motion", then "Action Pan" or "Long Exposure." Both start with a short tutorial explaining how to use that mode.

4. Change the color of the display

Although the Pixel 6's display is pretty good to start with, you can also change the tint.

Go to Settings, then Display, then Colors, and you'll see three options: Natural, Boost, and Adaptive. "Adaptive" reproduces the most vivid colors and preserves color detail (this is on by default).

5. Controlling the Power Button

The Pixel 6 repurposed the button on the right side, with a long press instead of a power on/off shortcut for Google Assistant.

But if you don't like this change, you don't have to follow Google. If you still want to hold down the right button to bring up the power menu, go to System > Gestures > Long press power button > Turn off Long press to summon assistant. You can change the settings by

6. Check notification history

You can now keep a notification history. Even if you delete or snooze a notification before checking it properly, you can check it again in the notification history. This feature is on the Pixel 6, but it's not on by default, so you'll need to change the settings.

Go to Settings > Apps & Notifications > Notifications > Notification History. You can toggle the feature on or off from here, and you can also see a list of recent notifications if you enable history.

7. Instantly know "What's this song?"

One of the best Pixel-exclusive features is "What's this song?" This allows you to identify what song is playing, like Shazam, without having to open the app or make a request. Thanks to the new Tensor chip installed from Pixel 6, it became possible to distinguish songs more quickly.

To check that "What's this song?" is enabled on your Pixel 6, go to Settings, then Ringtones & Vibration, then "What's this song?" can be set.

8. Security-related functions gathered in "security hub"

Android 12 installed in Pixel 6 has all security-related settings and functions as one "security hub". Summarized. You can check it from "Security" in "Settings". It covers everything from biometric logins to “find my device” tracking.

You can also select "Google Play Protect" to see if your recently installed apps are working fine, or check for suspicious SMS from the "Suspicious Message Alert". If any security issues come up, you'll see a warning here.

9. Auto-rotate screen is easier to use

I like to watch videos in landscape orientation, but I like Twitter in portrait orientation. But when you lay down on the sofa or futon, the screen would rotate on its own and you would often feel stressed. With Pixel 6, a function was added that uses the front camera to detect the orientation of the face and rotate the screen according to the orientation of the smartphone.

You can use this function by turning on "Display", "Auto-rotate screen", and "Face detection" from "Settings".

10. Conveniently customize back double-tap shortcuts

Double-tap the back of the Pixel 6 to take a screenshot, launch Google Assistant, play/pause media, recently used You can launch a variety of shortcuts to view a list of your favorite apps, view recent notifications, or even launch selected apps. I think it's a convenient shortcut to set.

From "Settings", select "System", "Gestures", and "Quick Tap". On the next screen, you can set "Quick tap on/off" and customize the behavior you want the shortcut to do.

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