TECHNOLOGY
Android 15's New Trick: Auto-Adjusting Vibrations for Pixel Phones
Mountain View, CA, USA,Wed Oct 16 2024
Have you ever missed a notification because your phone was on vibrate and the environment was too noisy? Well, Google's latest Android 15 update for select Pixel phones is here to fix that. Meet Adaptive Vibration, a clever feature that uses your phone's microphone and sensors to adjust vibration intensity based on noise levels.
Imagine this: your phone is on a couch, surrounded by cushions. Normally, you might not feel a soft vibration. But with Adaptive Vibration, your phone will vibrate more strongly to ensure you notice it. On the other hand, if your phone is on a table, it will vibrate less to avoid disturbing other objects. Pretty smart, huh?
This feature is currently available for Pixel 7 and newer models. To access it, just head to Settings, then Sound & vibration, and finally Vibration & haptics. It's a game-changer for those who rely on their phone for important notifications.
But hold on, if you're using a phone from another manufacturer, you'll have to wait for your Android 15 update to experience this handy feature. It's like being in a queue for the best ride at a theme park – you know it's worth the wait!
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questions
Are there potential accessibility concerns for users who rely on vibration notifications?
Can I use the Adaptive Vibration feature to annoy my friends by making their phones vibrate weirdly?
Is Adaptive Vibration a secret way for Google to collect data on our environments?