Top 10 Google Pixel 8 Series features that challenge Apple and Samsung: Video Boost, Zoom Enhance and more

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Call Screen is a handy feature that allows you to identify callers and their intentions before answering a call. Google showcased its capabilities during a demonstration, revealing its ability to detect and block scams, such as fake lottery calls. On the other hand, if it identifies a legitimate delivery agent at your doorstep, it offers predefined options like instructing them to leave the package by the door.

This feature streamlines call handling, ensuring you only engage with calls that matter while protecting you from potential scams. The Pixel 8 Pro introduces a novel infrared temperature sensor located on its metal camera visor. This sensor serves a dual purpose: firstly, it enables users to monitor their body temperature, providing alerts for sudden drops that could signal health concerns.

Secondly, it facilitates the swift assessment of object temperatures, such as beverages or cookware, ensuring they are safe to handle with a quick scan. Google enables users to select the ideal face from a series of images captured during a photo session, ensuring the best outcome. If, for instance, someone has closed their eyes in the preferred shot, you can easily choose an alternative image where their eyes are open.

Google has introduced a noteworthy feature this year that may reduce the significance of optical zoom in flagship smartphones. Known as Zoom Enhance, it harnesses AI to enhance the sharpness of already zoomed-in images, potentially matching the quality of photos captured with optical zoom lenses. Google initially introduced Night Sight, a night photography feature, with the Pixel 3.