Often, some of the most handy features in gadgets can go unnoticed due to users only focussing on everyday tasks, like using the device to make calls, send texts, or scroll through social media. However, exploring new tricks of a gadget can make using it more fun as well as convenient. So, if one has a Google Pixel, here are some ways to improve the user experience and get the most out of the smartphone:

1. Turn on Now Playing
Now Playing is a neat feature meant for those who enjoy exploring new music. While third-party applications can help in recognizing music by letting the app listen to the tune or lyrics, it can get inconvenient to go through those steps. The Now Playing feature, when enabled, listens to ambient music all the time, revealing artist and song details on the bottom of the screen.

2. Translate with ease
A key feature of the Google Pixel Fold is a dual-screen interpreter mode, which helps users interact with others in a completely different language, helping language barriers. Here, the inner screen can be used to translate the conversation, while the outer screen displays the translated text for the other person to read and understand. This can make face-to-face conversations in two languages easier.

3. Try Pixel Call Assist
This is one of the best features of the Google 7 series, including the Google Pixel 7 Pro. Like Google’s Call Screening feature, the Pixel uses the call assist to intercept any calls that it thinks may be spam; these calls are usually from unknown or suspicious numbers. If the AI believes it to be a spam call, the phone immediately hangs up and blocks the number. However, if the AI thinks this is a real person, it will check with them about the purpose of the call and then transfer the call to the user, who can then accept or decline. 

4. Use photo and audio editing tools
The Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro come with an audio editing tool called Audio Magic Eraser that helps minimize or remove sounds in the background, like those of strong winds or noisy crowds. Additionally, a Magic Editor feature helps in repositioning and resizing the subjects in a photo. One can work with presets that help tweak the background to enhance the photo quality. Another feature called Best Take takes multiple shots at a time and then combines them to ensure all the best bits can make for the perfect photo.

5. Personalize the lock screen
The Android 14 on Google Pixel phones allows users to customize the lock screen with a new collection of clock and wallpaper options. They can also experiment with individual features like notification display, “At a Glance” information on the top of the screen, and so much more. Such changes make it easier to find what a user wants, enhancing the experience of using the phone.  The latest updates also allow users to choose from popular minimalist and monochromatic themes. The Material You dynamic color system truly customizes the phone for the user

6. Make the most of Digital Wellbeing
Digital Wellbeing is a suite of features on the Google Pixel that helps encourage building a healthy relationship with the smartphone. So, one can explore app timer settings to limit phone consumption by setting a time limit on most-used apps. On setting the timer, the phone will remind the user of the hours or minutes passed. One can also switch on a specific mode, like the Bedtime Mode, which limits the functions of the phone. With this, one can set the phone to limit how often the screen turns on, set grayscale to make the phone light easier on the eyes and turn off notifications. Bedtime Mode also offers a cough and snore detection feature, which allows one to keep track of how often they snore or cough at night. This data can be helpful in understanding some aspects of health while asleep.

7. Enable Adaptive Battery
One of the biggest concerns smartphone users have is maximizing battery life. Google Pixel offers a function called Adaptive Battery, which, when enabled, helps the phone learn and adapt to the usage habits of the user. Based on the usage data, the phone starts to optimize the applications and system operations to maximize the battery life of the phone.

So, the abovementioned features can help enhance the user experience on Pixel phones. Those looking for the latest Android phones can consider choosing from the Google Pixel 7 series, Google Pixel 8 series, and the Google Pixel Fold.