踏入三月，Pixel Feature Drop 又到來。Google 剛宣布了 2024年3月的 Pixel 裝置更新，為 Pixel電話、Pixel手錶和 Pixel平板帶來了多項改進和新功能。
首先講下 Pixel 電話的改進。
– Call Screen 通話會改進，會加設 Hello 按鈕，當對方無反應時，可點按藉以鼓勵對方開始對話
– Instagram 支援 Ultra HDR 模式，可以在 Reels 拍攝和分享 10-bit HDR 影片
– Circle to Search 開放至 Pixel 7 和 Pixel 7 Pro 裝置
Pixel 手錶
– 第一代 Pixel 手錶引入 Pixel Watch 2 的多項功能，包括：節奏訓練、心率區域訓練和重新設計的運動畫面配以更大的文字和更鮮艷顏色
– Fitbit Relax App 支援第一代 Pixel 手錶
– 第一代 Pixel 手錶能夠偵測多項運動，包括：跑步、步行、划艇等，可自動開始、停止和暫停
– Google Maps 可提供完整的公共交通指南，並附有實時的出發時間
一般 Pixel
– App Screen Sharing。當在裝置上分享螢幕時，可以選擇分享單一應用程式，不用分享整個螢幕畫面
– Fast Pair 功能。透過 Connected Devices Settings，可以更容易連接之前曾經使用的裝置
– Google Docs 支援手寫 Annotation
– Pixel Tablet 當使用 Gboard 語音時，Gboard 會縮小鍵盤，騰出更多畫面空間
下面是各個改進在對應 Pixel 裝置推出的情況
另外，三月 Pixel Update 亦包含了大量 Bug Fix 修正和改進
The March 2024 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – see below for details.
Apps
General improvements for stability and performance with certain system apps *[4]Assistant
Fix for assistant not responding to verbal commands in certain conditions *[11]Biometrics
General improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions *[3]Bluetooth
Fix for audio quality issue with connected bluetooth devices under certain conditions *[3] Fix for issue causing Bluetooth to stop functioning under certain conditions *[6]Camera
Fix for issue causing camera to stop functioning in certain conditions *[8]Display & Graphics
Fix for brightness changes in photo and video under certain conditions *[8] Fix for issue occasionally causing display to turn green in certain conditions *[8] General improvements to display stability and performance in certain conditions *[11]Framework
Fix for issue in launching Google Play store app under certain conditions *[4] Fix for issue in using multi-finger gestures under certain conditions *[3] General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions *[6]Media
Fix for issue in playing video on Google TV under certain conditions *[5]Sensors
Fix for issue causing vibrations on new texts to stop working in certain conditions *[3] Fix for issue occasionally causing vibrations on new texts to stop working in certain conditions *[2]System
General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions *[1]Telephony
Fix for issue in routing calls to connected bluetooth devices under certain conditions *[9] Fix for issue occasionally occurring when WiFi icon shows during an ongoing call after WiFi is disabled. *[2] Fix for issue unable to make or receive calls occasionally in certain conditions *[4] Fix for issue with mobile data not switching correctly in certain conditions *[2] Fix for issue with voice distortion when making calls *[7]User Interface
Additional improvements for face unlock stability in certain conditions *[3] Fix for issue causing game dashboard to stop functioning under certain conditions *[9] Fix for issue occasionally causing home screen icons to appear invisible *[4] Fix for issue occasionally causing the wallpaper to get stuck or go dark *[12] Fix for issue with animations during transitions in certain conditions*[13] Fix for issue with incorrect app icons showing under certain conditions *[6] Fix for issue with incorrect internet connection status during transitions in certain conditions *[4] Fix for issue with layouts and animations during transitions in certain conditions *[4] Fix for issue with the notification color theme in certain conditions *[10] Fix for taskbar icons and navigation buttons not working in certain conditions *[14] General improvements for performance and stability in certain UI transitions and animations *[4] General improvements for performance in certain UI transitions *[8]Wi-Fi
General improvements for WiFi connection stability and performance in certain conditions*[11]—————————————————————————————————————
Device Applicability
Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below. Some fixes may be Carrier/Region specific.
*[1] Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold
*[2] Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro
*[3] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
*[4] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold
*[5] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Tablet
*[6] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
*[7] Pixel 7a
*[8] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
*[9] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold
*[10] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Tablet
*[11] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
*[12] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold
*[13] Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
*[14] Pixel Tablet