Edward Collins 
Feb 14, 2024
Google Pixel phones have become everyone's favourite during the past couple of months, not only for falling into the middle-tier of the price tag, but for also having industry-leading cameras, speedy software and security updates directly from Google.
As of now, rumours are hinting at Google’s upcoming smartphone feature, as Android Police has uncovered an interesting line of code hinting at a potential upcoming feature for Google Pixel phones Adaptive Touch Sensitivity, according to GSMArena.
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Based on the code analysis, it appears this feature could allow both current and future Pixel devices to dynamically adjust the touch sensitivity of their displays based on various factors such as environment, activity, or whether or not a screen protector is applied.
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Presently, the Pixel 8 series already can detect when a screen protector is applied, prompting users to enhance touch sensitivity accordingly. However, it seems Google is poised to expand this functionality, as evidenced by its inclusion in the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 software.
While the specific workings of this feature remain somewhat unclear from the code snippet, it's reasonable to speculate that the device may monitor environmental changes.
For instance, it could heighten sensitivity in cold weather to accommodate glove usage or reduce sensitivity during rainy conditions to minimise inadvertent touches caused by increased humidity or rainfall. Additionally, the code mentions "activity," although its precise details are uncertain at this time.
It is still unknown whether older Pixel models will receive support for this feature or if it will be exclusive to future models. However, given that the code was discovered on a Pixel 8 device and considering its existing capability for automatic screen protector detection, it's probable that the Pixel 8 series will be compatible with this enhancement.
