Google is bringing faster Night Sight and Magic Eraser to more Pixel phones

Google on Monday announced upcoming updates to its Pixel Phones and the Pixel Watchincluding bringing useful camera tools to more devices.

In its first feature in 2023, Google declared Night Sight faster – its feature for take pictures in low light — is coming to Pixel 6 and 6 Pro after launching on Pixel 7 and 7 Pro last year. The company also reminded people that its magic eraser tool to remove unwanted objects from images is now available on all Pixel phones.

Google said people will be able to further customize audio and visuals on the Pixel Watch in the “coming weeks,” including new “color correction and grayscale modes” to cater to a wider range. display preferences. The company also called fall detection on the Pixel Watchwhich Google says was tested last month to tell the difference between a hard drop and exercise movements.

Other features highlighted by Google in this latest feature are the expanded availability of Direct My Call – a feature that lets you see phone menu options ahead of time for toll-free calls – to Pixel 4A and newer. as well as a feature that shares timers set on Nest smart home devices to Pixel phones, and lets you stop them without having to unlock your phone.