Google’s Pixel 8 Pro and 9 Pro smartphones are equipped with a useful feature—a temperature sensor located on the rear of the device. This allows users to measure the temperature of various objects, including living beings. It appears that Google is currently exploring ways to enhance this functionality.
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It’s been a couple of days using the Pixel 8 Pro as my daily driver. Any questions, feel free to ask below 👇🏻
A few observations so far..
✅ Camera is pretty solid. I feel with the AI features Pixel is kind of reinventing smartphone camera. The Face Swap also works on old… pic.twitter.com/zks8cl3Ifo
— Pratik Rai (@praaatiiik) October 16, 2023
At present, the Pixel Thermometer application requires users to specify the type of material being measured, such as food, metal, or glass, prior to obtaining a temperature reading. While this is not a significant drawback, it does introduce an additional step compared to traditional thermometers.
However, a report from Android Authority indicates potential advancements in the latest version of the Pixel Thermometer app (version 1.0.676362763). The app’s underlying code hints at the development of a feature that would enable automatic identification of the object being measured, thereby removing the necessity for users to manually select the material in advance.
Google is not expected to completely eliminate the option for manual selection. The code snippet indicates that the application will provide both auto-detect and manual options for detection.
This approach will empower users to manage the process, which may prove beneficial if the auto-detection feature is not entirely accurate or if a specific material necessitates a more careful selection.
Additionally, the report states that Google plans to implement a “TFLite model” to facilitate this automation. TFLite is a streamlined machine-learning model suitable for use on devices for tasks such as image recognition.
Pixel 8 Pro Temperature Sensor confirmed.
Now if the phone overheats in your hands you can immediately check your hand skin temperature. 😅 pic.twitter.com/OVNVzOvT6N
— Rjey (@RjeyTech) September 6, 2023
It is conceivable that the application will utilize these models alongside data from the phone’s camera viewfinder to identify the target.
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