With the launch of the Pixel 11 Professional, Google has totally detailed how HiLight works and the pondering behind the {hardware} characteristic.
Obtainable on the Pixel 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold, HiLight is an array of ambient LED lights across the digicam flash. On the Professional and Professional XL, it seems on the proper of the digicam bar, whereas it’s within the top-left nook of the Fold.
HiLight — “spotlight,” or extra actually “howdy gentle” — is described by Google as a “glow” and works when your cellphone is positioned face down. This light-based communication system serves as a visible cue to select up your cellphone when a favourite contact calls.
Complementing the present Flip to Shhh characteristic, this works with the Telephone by Google app and WhatsApp. You possibly can set certainly one of 5 colours from the Contacts app, with Google selecting them to be seen for everybody. Potential use methods embody giving as much as 5 individuals their very own colours, or giving household all the identical shade and others for shut buddies. Whenever you get a name, tapping the facility button dismisses the HiLight glow.
HiLight’s different functionality at launch is as a Gemini indicator, with customers in a position to individually flip them on/off in system settings. It may be used to supply affirmation that “Hey Google” heard you, with completely different glow patterns for listening, pondering, and responding.
Google says that favourite contact colours will even work for messaging sooner or later, although it’s a disgrace this isn’t accessible on day one. It’s additionally unclear when third-party app help will arrive, if ever.
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