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00:00:00 – 00:18:52
The YouTube video provides tips and tricks to enhance the Pixel 3 experience, focusing on the new gesture navigation system, app switcher, camera settings, and features like Google Lens and Night Sight. Key points include using the pill button for navigation, active edge for Google Assistant, camera tips, and managing default apps and notifications. Notable features discussed include Screen Call for managing spam calls and "now playing" for identifying background music. The video showcases how to maximize the Pixel 3's capabilities for a better user experience.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses tips and tricks to enhance the Pixel 3 experience, focusing on the new gesture navigation system enabled by Google for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. They explain how the navigation system works, including using the pill at the bottom as the home button, swiping up to access the app drawer, and using various gestures to switch between apps. The presenter also highlights a trick where a mini swipe up accesses the app switcher and demonstrates how to toggle between recently used apps by swiping the pill button.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker explains how to navigate the app switcher and access the app drawer. They demonstrate how to copy and paste text, share images, and enter split-screen mode from a preview screen in Google. Additionally, they show how to utilize the active edge feature on Pixel 3 and 3 XL to open Google Assistant by squeezing the phone’s sides. The viewer is guided on adjusting the sensitivity of the active edge feature through system gestures settings.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the narrator demonstrates how to use the squeeze feature to silence incoming calls and turn the device off. They also highlight ten useful commands for Google Assistant and provide camera tips for quick access and mode switches. The quickest way to open the camera is by double-tapping the power button, and a wrist flip gesture is shown to switch to selfie mode. Additionally, the camera app offers various modes such as panorama and portrait, and users can access settings like Google Lens, playground mode, and photobooth for fun photo options. Advanced camera settings like adding a grid and adjusting HDR+ control are also discussed.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses camera settings for the Pixel 3 phone, such as photo resolution and video shooting capabilities at 4K/30fps. They highlight the importance of video stabilization and mention Google Lens functionalities, like automatic text and object recognition for tasks like emailing or translating. The speaker demonstrates Google Lens can be manually opened by long-pressing on the camera and how it can assist in tasks like translating text, identifying plants, and scanning QR codes. The upcoming feature, Night Sight, is also briefly explained as a mode for capturing high-quality photos in low-light conditions, with a demonstration of its functionality in dimly lit areas.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the impressive results of using night sight for capturing photos in low-light conditions. The video then transitions to the sound settings, specifically highlighting the feature called “now playing” that identifies background music and offers a history of recognized songs. Additionally, the video touches on resetting Wi-Fi, mobile, and Bluetooth settings without factory resetting the phone. The speaker also mentions the capability to view recently used apps in the apps section and adjust default apps in the Advanced settings.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses how to manage default apps on your phone, including browsers, launchers, messaging apps, and voice assistants. They demonstrate how to turn off Google Assistant and use alternatives like Amazon’s Alexa. Additionally, the speaker explains how to customize notifications, including turning off notifications from specific apps and managing recent notifications. They also showcase the screen call feature on Google’s phone, allowing users to screen spam calls using Google Assistant. The feature enables users to ask the caller to identify themselves before deciding whether to answer or report the call as spam.
00:18:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses a feature called Screen Call, which allows users to handle spam calls by tapping a button to hang up or engage with options like asking who is calling. They mention the effectiveness in dealing with spam calls and how some callers hang up when unsure how to proceed. The feature is highlighted as beneficial for handling unwanted calls. The speaker emphasizes that the feature is available on Pixel 3 and 3XL devices.