INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The new Pixel 4 has just received its first update from Google, and it should make two of the phone's standout features that much better
Among the list of patches, Google mentions "Smooth Display improvements" and "Camera Quality improvements." The update comes as part of the
November security patch, which you can get for your Pixel 4 by updating Android
The explanations of the patches are very limited, but will hopefully have a noticeable improvement
In addition to the screen and camera improvements, Xbox Bluetooth controller mapping is now supported for the Pixel 4 and all Google phones
back to the Pixel 2.The cameras on the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are already incredibly capable
Combining multiple sensors with different lenses and AI algorithms for image processing, they can create stunning photos even in
less-than-ideal conditions
Google's new astrophotography mode didn't debut with the Pixel 4, but otherwise the software backing the cameras felt complete
It's less likely we'll see the patch make big improvements here.The improvements to Google's smooth display could be more noticeable,
The Pixel 4 family packs displays capable of a 90Hz refresh rate, like the OnePlus 7 Pro, giving it smoother playback of screen animations
and videos. But, that refresh rate was only active with certain, high brightness settings
That limits how much benefit users could see from the display feature, especially since Pixel 4's limited battery life doesn't exactly
encourage turning up the brightness.The new update appears to work in more brightness settings after the update, 9to5Google reports
Though it remains to be seen just which conditions Google will ultimately allow the display to run at 90Hz during.If it does become more
widely available, that'll just make one of the Pixel 4's upgrades over the Pixel 3 more valuable to customers.Via: 9to5Google
