Google announced some new software upgrades for the Pixel Feature Drop, but what we didn't expect to see, were the hidden gems not announced in the software update.
The software upgrade brought with it new features like automatic call screening, improvements to Duo video calls, and more, but there's more than what Google announced on the surface.
One of the changes, spotted by XDA Developers, is an upgrade to the Pixel 4's Face Unlock, which improves accuracy. Google will snap a picture of your face, store it within the system, and use that to improve the face recognition model. That said, it's stored on your device, and has no connection to the Cloud whatsoever.
There's also now support for dual-frequency GNSS location tracking. This improves location tracking for, say, Maps and navigation. It allows the phone to receive two GPS signals instead of just one, which upgrades location accuracy overall.
The third hidden feature is essentially for T-Mobile exclusive phones — essentially giving support for eSIMs. This means that Pixel 4 owners on T-Mobile will be able to activate the phone on the network without a physical SIM card.
These certainly aren't major features, but it's essentially a progressive polishing that brings the Pixel 4 closer to perfection. Small, subtle changes like these improve the experience for Pixel 4 owners all over.
source: Gizmodo
