Before the launch of Pixel 8/Pro, tipster Kamila Wojciechowska said that the phone supports USB DisplayPort Alt mode, allowing video output through the USB-C interface.

Android news digger Mishaal Rahman recently discovered that after installing the Android 14 QPR3 Beta update, users can plug a USB-C to USB-C or HDMI video cable into the phone, plug the other end into a compatible monitor, and then the phone will pop up a dialog box , asking if you want to mirror your phone’s screen to an external monitor.

▲ Test pictures posted by Mishaal Rahman on the Android Authority website, the same below

Once you click Connect, everything displayed on your phone will be copied to your monitor or TV. If you want a more desktop-like experience, you can enable developer settings on your phone and toggle the “Force Desktop Mode” option to get a desktop-like OS experience.

Rahman noted that the existing desktop mode is very rudimentary, but Google is apparently working on a more powerful version that is expected to launch with Android 15 this fall and cannot be ruled out as one of the selling points of the Pixel 9 series.

Unfortunately, video output is not available on other Pixel devices, and Google has disabled DisplayPort Alt Mode at the hardware level, with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro being the first phones to offer hardware support.

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Google said that this update further unlocks the temperature sensor function of the Pixel 8 Pro phone and can now record human body temperature through the thermometer app. The company calls this a “medical-grade feature,” which only means it has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Pixel 8 Pro users can now scan their (or someone else’s) forehead with their phone to get a temperature reading, and users can also save the results to their Fitbit profile to gain a deeper understanding of their health.

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Attached is the main replacement information:

The most expensive of these is replacing the rear camera assembly, which costs $200 on the Pixel 8 Pro. For reference, iFixit is offering a Galaxy S23 Ultra camera assembly (four cameras) for $142, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max rear camera assembly is $150.

The “Camera and Screw Kit” replacement parts for the iPhone 15 Pro Max cost $219.64 through Apple’s official self-repair program, but if the old parts are returned to Apple, the price can be reduced after using a $30.40 credit coupon $189.24.

The Pixel 8 lacks a camera, eliminating the need for a complicated periscope zoom lens, but its camera component is also worth $200.

The Pixel 8’s components are separate: $143 for the main camera and $63 for the ultra-wide angle.

This update also introduces various small adhesive strips and heat dissipation strips, but does not provide a replacement motherboard, which may be the first thing to be damaged when the device is flooded.

It was reported in October last year that Google not only promised to provide seven years of Android major version upgrade services for Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, but also stated that it would prepare spare parts for these two phones for seven years.

Soniya Jobanputra, director of product management at Google, said in an interview with Android Authority, “Parts are available for seven years, which is part of our commitment. We need to make our parts available so that we can Hardware remains viable for the long term.”

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Video enhancements exclusive to Pixel 8 Pro

 Video Boost: Upload videos to the cloud and use Google's computational photography model to adjust color, brightness, stability and granularity, ultimately presenting a more realistic and natural video effect. This feature is still in the testing phase, and its specific effects remain to be seen.

 Night Sight for video: Use artificial intelligence to reduce noise on videos recorded at night or in low-light conditions, making picture details and colors clearer. Previously Night Sight only worked with still photos, this update expands its range of applications. Google says Night Sight for video can capture stunning time-lapse videos.

Updates for other Pixel devices

 Google Photos adds a new Balanced Portrait Light mode, which can eliminate harsh shadows in photos and also supports editing of existing photos.

 Photo Unblur optimized algorithm can sharpen your pet’s facial details more accurately.

 Pixel Fold has added a "dual-screen preview" function. When using the internal screen to view, the external screen will display the camera screen to facilitate the person being photographed to confirm the pose.

 USB camera: Pixel 6 and later models now work as a USB webcam, improving the video conferencing experience.

 Receipt scanning optimization: Added "Clean" option to remove stains and wrinkles on receipts for easier storage and use.

 Repair mode: Protect mobile phone data privacy. When a phone is sent in for repair, the repairman cannot access photos, messages, and other sensitive content.

 Password management: Identify accounts that support Universal Key Passkey and help users easily add them.

 Pixel Watch / Pixel Watch 2 can automatically unlock your Pixel phone, making it more convenient and faster.

 The incoming call screen now also appears on Pixel Watch, allowing you to answer or reject calls directly while watching live voicemail transcriptions.

 The Pixel tablet adds spatial audio capabilities via its built-in speakers and Pixel Buds Pro, as well as clear calling capabilities.

Other updates:

 Added combined clock/weather widget.

 The original Pixel Watch adds new watch faces

 Numerous bugs fixed.

This update further strengthens the collaboration of the Pixel ecosystem, making devices more interactive.

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It is said that Gemini Nano is a model version specially built to run locally on small devices. It will officially debut in this month’s update. At that time, the built-in recording App of the machine will support the key summary function, and the Gboard input method will support ” Smart reply” function.

For example, when the user opens the “Recording” App, selects the recording file and clicks the “Transcript” tab, and then clicks the “Summary” button at the top, the App will generate multiple key points related to the recording content. It is worth mentioning that this feature is still available offline.

In the Gboard input method, Gemini Nano will achieve “high-quality dialogue-aware replies”. WhatsApp will be the first app to support smart replies, and other apps will also receive support next year. However, the feature currently only supports US English in WhatsApp.

Gemini-related new features and how to enable them:

Settings > Developer Options (if not, you need to click the version number multiple times on the “About Phone” page) > AiCore Settings > Enable Aicore Persistent.

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It is learned after inquiries that the Video Boost function mainly enhances the video capabilities of Pixel 8 Pro. Google previously claimed that the Video Boost function mainly uses AI models to enhance the quality of videos shot by users, allowing users to record videos with a purer look and feel. This allows videos to have balanced lighting, accurate focus, higher resolution and more powerful colors.

▲Image source Google

AI Super Zoom is said to improve the zoom effect of phones. It also uses AI to make photos taken by phones at telephoto have less noise and more details.

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The report clearly stated that not all users reported heating problems, mainly in areas where the room temperature was higher than 25 degrees Celsius. They reported that obvious heating occurred during daily use.

Note: Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones do not use passive cooling such as VC heat sinks, but use thicker copper sheets and graphite sheets to try to control the heat of these phones.

Google has also severely limited the performance of the Google Tensor G3. The combination of graphite and copper and Performance Lock ensure the phone won’t run too hot for most people’s basic use.

The specific cause of the fever cannot be confirmed at present. Google may curb the heating problem through software updates in the future, like Apple’s iPhone.

According to information tested by a netizen, the temperature of Pixel 8 can reach 46 degrees Celsius after 20 minutes of 3DMark Wildlife Extreme Stress test, which is obviously not ideal.

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According to the information dug by Rahman, developers who want to use the Pixel 8 Pro’s temperature sensor in their applications must have the “com.google.sensor.permission.FAR_INFRARED_TEMPERATURE” permission. However, this permission is currently limited to pre-installed applications or Google signatures. s application.

The report that another developer, Mika, decompiled the Thermometer application and tried to forcibly obtain permissions. Unfortunately, after recompiling, the application cannot read from the thermometer sensor.

Rahman dug further and discovered that each object type has a preset emissivity value. For example, fabrics have an emissivity level of 0.85f, while organic food and beverages have an emissivity level closest to the acceptable value for human skin emissivity, which is 0.98f. Based on these options, Lachman said nearly accurate temperature readings can be obtained.

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▲ Picture source: foreign media 9toGoogle

Foreign media said that after using a Pixel 8/Pro phone to take RAW photos, the album will be marked with “RAW” in the upper right corner of the relevant photo thumbnail so that users can easily identify the type of photo.

After users click to open these RAW images, in addition to freely adjusting the photo parameters, they can also export the photos to JPEG format with one click for easy sharing.

▲ Picture source: foreign media 9toGoogle

In addition, RAW photos taken by users will be automatically uploaded to the “Google Photos” cloud. However, it is found that due to the large size of RAW photos, directly uploading RAW photos may affect the user’s data traffic usage, but Google currently does not provide this “Only upload JPEG to the cloud” option, so we still need to wait for further adjustments from Google.

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▲ Source Reddit

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Some users have noted that the issue seems to be more likely to occur in “low-light environments,” and several people have reported that the discolouration is not only in the Android 14 QPR1 beta, but also in the Pixel 8 Pro factory system, leading 91mobile to suggest that it could be a “hardware” issue. The problem is not only in the Android 14 QPR1 beta but also in the Pixel 8 Pro factory system, so 91mobile believes that this may be a “hardware” error.

▲ Source: Reddit

The media also suggests that the issue could be related to the Pixel 8 Pro’s “variable refresh rate OLEDs”, as “there have been no reports of ‘AOD discolouration’ on the standard Pixel 8”, so there is indeed a “hardware issue” with the model in question. So there is a possibility of a “hardware issue” with the model in question.

However, Google has not yet released an official statement on this issue, so we still need to follow the official confirmation.

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