Google Pixel 8 Pro hands-on reveals built-in infrared thermometer

18 May 2023
Expect it to be gone on the Pixel 9 Pro.

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  • n1c
  • 19 May 2023

So, instead of using TSMC chip to fix their own temperature problem, google now wants to detect temperature of others?

    I greztly appreciated that. We need more real life sensing capabilities for our major everyday life devices. I remember magnificent Galaxy S4 with its tons of sensors.

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      • Bikkne
      • nT9
      • 19 May 2023

      Thermometers (non infrared) was on phones in the 90's. Nice with a comeback.

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        • Anonymous
        • u8J
        • 19 May 2023

        It should be a ridar sensor.. Idk why google keeps making useless gimmick

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          • Anonymous
          • 6m1
          • 19 May 2023

          Anonymous, 19 May 20231) pixel has 1 out of 4 cameras that use isocell. 2) sams... moreLiterally one google search :
          According to a report by Counterpoint Research, 51 percent of the Pixel 7 Pro is made of Samsung components. This means Samsung contributes more to the Pixel 7 Pro’s bill of materials (BoM) than Google.

          The AMOLED display accounts for 20 percent of the Pixel 7 Pro’s production cost. Samsung also built the 50 MP ISOCELL GN1 sensor for the Pixel 7 Pro’s main camera.

          The [Samsung] AMOLED display accounts for 20 percent of the Pixel 7 Pro’s production cost. Samsung also built the 50 MP ISOCELL GN1 sensor for the Pixel 7 Pro’s main camera.

          The LSI image sensors for the periscope and the selfie cameras were also built by Samsung. Moreover, Samsung is also responsible for the cellular communication system.

          Also, the Tensors soc is exynos rebranded (and modified a bit k guess).

          Is that copy or just partnering?

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            • Anonymous
            • 0p}
            • 19 May 2023

            sa11oum, 19 May 2023I think this shows how fast Google's development of fe... moreAnd it is gonna misread temperature. Any doubt?
            😅

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              • Anonymous
              • 0p}
              • 19 May 2023

              RealLifePhones, 19 May 2023Imagine checking your temperature in public while 99.9% of ... moreThey might think it is tiktok thing.
              And that is very bad.

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                • Anonymous
                • 39x
                • 19 May 2023

                Still using Shitynos, so who cares?

                  Look at those nails. Yuck...

                    TBH, I do not hate this feature, but the usual question is what is the accuracy - I do own some highly regarded thermometer, but a lot of them are notorious for inconsistency or just pure in-accuracy.
                    Same goes for Pixel Watch, it is nice it can measure heart rate so quickly, but considering the accuracy it is pretty much pointless.

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                      • Tiptop
                      • m1T
                      • 19 May 2023

                      6.52 screen size? They just lost a potential customer.
                      I am on the 6.8" of s23u and won't go lower than 6.75, unless Google will release an Ultra version with a 6.75~8"

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                        • Anonymous
                        • XWg
                        • 19 May 2023

                        this time the gimmick is thermometer, last time soli radar

                          I think this shows how fast Google's development of features is. They probably had this idea when COVID hit, and it took them 3 years to finish implementing it. Outstanding.

                            Anonymous, 19 May 2023Problem was, except htc, sony and apple all pther were usin... moreS5's back cover is kind of...crispy...

                              Better position for the thermometer is near the selfie camera at the front. But no problem for a Pixel Fold if on the back since you can open the phone.

                                Imagine checking your temperature in public while 99.9% of people around you don't know tf your doing and why your holding the back of your phone to your face 😂😂
                                100€ bet Pixel 9 will drop it because nobody wants that 🤑

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                                  • GBh
                                  • 19 May 2023

                                  Now google wants to collect data regarding temperatures at your home.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • fCC
                                    • 19 May 2023

                                    ok google, how warm is phone rn

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • sXH
                                      • 19 May 2023

                                      Cosmik, 19 May 2023If you have a fever, you already know 🤷🏻‍♂️But when you actually check with a thermometer, you often find you were wrong. So don't trouble the doctor for nothing, you're fine.

                                        I still use the motion sense feature on my Pixel 4, and I love it so much.

                                        So sad that was just a one-off feature, never to be seen again in future Pixels.

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