Google has started rolling out a new software update for Pixel phones that adds new capabilities.
A long-press of the lock/power button will now surface a simple Google Pay interface that lets you swipe to choose a card or pass before tapping. Another new feature will automatically detect airline boarding pass barcodes when taking a screenshot, and suggest the option to add them as a pass in Google Pay.
There is also a new option to have Dark Theme enabled automatically when the sun sets locally.
On Pixel 4 phones (which have a RADAR-based gesture sensor), a new mid-air “tap” gesture will pause/play music. Pixel 4 phones will also now be able to capture depth information with the selfie camera, “which improves Portrait Blur and color pop, and lets you create 3D photos for Facebook.”
Finally, new settings let you configure location-based actions, such as silencing the ringer when at work, or Do Not Disturb mode at home. These can be triggered by either standard location or being in range of a specific Wi-Fi network.
