Subj : Pixel series is finally catching up to other Android phones thank
To   : All
From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon May 01 2023 23:45:03

Pixel series is finally catching up to other Android phones thanks to small 
redesign

Date:
Mon, 01 May 2023 22:30:04 +0000

Description:
Google is separating the volume sliders for calls and notifications so you 
can quiet one while having the other loud.

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Sometimes the best changes are the small ones. A quality-of-life update is 
coming to a future version of Pixel OS separating the volume controls for 
ringtones and notifications. 

Its a pretty basic change, sure, but considering the fact that you can 
already adjust the volume for media and alarms separately, it makes sense to 
have the tool cover everything. You can silence notifications in case your 
group chat is sending out tons of texts while still letting you hear phone 
calls, for example. Apparently, this one feature has been in the works for 
about a year and a half, according to the original Google IssueTracker post 
asking for this change . Looking through the thread, it seems Google didnt 
really see this request as important enough to implement quickly so the 
company took its time. 

At the bottom of the post, youll see a comment by someone, who presumably 
works at Google, stating the requested feature will be available in a future 
build. Exactly which one is unknown although 9to5Google did find a clue in 
the files of Android 13 QPR3 (Quarterly Platform Release) Beta 3. They found 
an ADB (Android Debug Bridge) command hinting at the design change. 
9to5Google suggests the update could arrive with the release of the stable 
version of Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3, but that might be wishful thinking. 
Android 14 changes 

An Android 14 launch seems more likely, though, given the current stage of 
the development cycle. This is backed by another discovery by Android Police 
where the publication found the two sliders already enabled on an early 
Android 14 build . And in said build, they discovered setting the [Pixel] 
phone to vibrate mutes both volumes. 

The companys next big event is Google IO 2023 (May 10) where we expect to get 
a good look at Android 14 before its official launch later this summer. 
Besides getting new features , were also expecting [the operating system] to 
bring some quality-of-life upgrades as well as a boost to device security. 
Perhaps the slider changes will be a part of that package or its reveal of 
the anticipated Pixel 7a phone . 

Its hard to say for sure, but well know soon enough in about a week. Check 
out TechRadars recent roundup of the best deals for both the Pixel 7 and 
Pixel 7 Pro if you're looking to upgrade.



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/news/pixel-series-is-finally-catching-up-to-other-an
droid-phones-thanks-to-small-redesign


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