Google Rolls Out December Feature Drop Updates for Pixel Devices
Google has recently started rolling out the December Feature drop updates for its Pixel devices, which include the Pixel smartphones, Pixel Watch, and Pixel Buds. As part of these updates, Google is introducing the Quick Phrases feature to the Pixel Buds Pro. This feature, initially introduced on the Pixel 6 series phones, eliminates the need for users to say "Hey Google" to activate the voice assistant.
Quick Phrases Now Available on Pixel Buds Pro
In an announcement on the Assistant Help Page, Google revealed that it is launching the Quick Phrases feature on the Pixel Buds Pro. With this feature, users no longer have to wake up the Assistant by saying "Hey Google" before issuing commands. However, it's important to note that this feature is currently limited to incoming calls only.
Users of the Pixel Buds Pro can now simply say "answer," "silence," or "decline" to perform the corresponding action on incoming calls. The Google Assistant will then carry out the task based on the user's preference.
Expanding Quick Phrases to Other Assistant Capabilities
According to Google, it is actively working on expanding the Quick Phrases feature to other assistant capabilities that are currently available on the Pixel 6 and later models. While it remains to be seen which specific phrases will be added and when, users can likely expect the ability to control music, set alarms, and send messages using Quick Phrases in the future. However, it is unclear at this time whether the Quick Phrases feature released for the Pixel Buds Pro is also available for the Pixel Buds A-series.
Enabling Quick Phrases for Incoming Calls
To enable the Quick Phrases feature for incoming calls on the Pixel Buds Pro, users need to go to their phone's Google Assistant settings. From there, they can navigate to the Quick Phrases section and enable the toggle specifically for incoming calls.
Quick Phrases currently support English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish languages. With this new feature, Google aims to enhance the user experience by providing a more seamless and convenient way to interact with the Google Assistant on Pixel devices.
