Pixel phones get Ultra HDR boost for Instagram

Google Pixel 7, Pixel 8, and Pixel Fold users can rejoice with the March feature drop. This update brings the ability to upload and view Ultra HDR photos directly on Instagram. This move follows Samsung's Galaxy S24 series, which first offered Ultra HDR photo support on Instagram. Now, Pixel owners can capture the full potential of their upgraded cameras with vibrant colours and stunning contrast. The update even extends to video, allowing users to share 10-bit HDR videos on Instagram Reels for even richer content creation.

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Google introduces next-gen call screening for Pixel phones

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Google has unveiled a new call screening feature for some Pixel phones that lets you use Google Assistant to handle incoming calls. With the new Hello button, you can activate Google Assistant to ask the caller for their name and purpose and listen to their reply live. You can then decide whether to take the call, reject it, or ask the caller to hold on. This gives you more flexibility and convenience than the previous Call Screen feature, which only shows you a transcript of the caller’s response. The new feature also records the transcripts for later review. The new call screening feature is exclusive to the Pixel Fold and Pixel 6 phones and newer.

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Pixel Fold: Google enters the foldable market with a premium device

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Google's attempt at a foldable smartphone is now official. The Google Pixel Fold will set you back a pretty premium USD 1,799 price (around CAD 2,447). It's not showing up on the Google Canada page yet, but it's available for pre-order in the US, with availability sometime in June.

What has Google included in the Pixel Fold? It sports a wide 5.8-inch exterior screen that lets you do more without opening the device. The screen has a 17.4:9 aspect ratio, which is different from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4’s narrow cover screen. The Pixel Fold also promises a more comfortable feel in your hand, thanks to its slim and light design. It weighs 10 ounces or 283 grams, but it is less than 6mm thick when open. The Z Fold4 is almost 16mm thick when closed, while the Pixel Fold is just around 12mm thick. Google says it has the most durable hinge on any foldable phone, which minimizes the gap between the two halves when closed. It can supposedly handle up to 200,000 opens and closes.

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The Google Pixel Fold is official

Google's not one for leaks anymore. The company would rather show the product before it officially launches. And now, we know that the heavily rumoured Google Pixel Fold is coming next week at Google I/O. And we get to see what it looks like from the front and back.

The Pixel Fold is expected to cost around USD 1,700 (around CAD 2,313). It'll supposedly run on Google's Tensor G2 processor, which powers the Pixel 7 devices. And the external screen measures 5.8 inches, while the inner display is 7.6 inches. Battery life is expected to get you up to 24 hours with regular use or up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver enabled. We'll get confirmation on this and more on May 10 when Google I/O officially opens.

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