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Google Pixel January 2023 Updates Enables Spatial Audio Support, Head Tracking to Arrive Soon
This update also includes the January 2023 Android security patch.
Written by Siddhant Chandra, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 4 January 2023 14:50 IST
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Google will roll out the January 2023 update for Pixel devices gradually over the coming weeks
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Google has started rolling out the January 2023 update for Pixel handsets, which also includes the January 2023 Android security patch. The update is being rolled out in a phased manner over the coming weeks for Pixel devices running on Android 13. Users will receive a notification when the OTA update becomes available for eligible Pixel smartphones. This update adds Spatial Audio support to Pixel phones that enables them to offer surround sound with any supported accessories. There are also a few other general fixes included in this update.
Google announced on Wednesday that it has begun rolling out the January 2023 update for Pixel devices. This update brings Spatial Audio support to the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro. This feature had previously been spotted in the Android 13 QPR1 beta update. This technology is designed to capture audio signals and apply directional filters to create an immersive soundscape. The company has revealed that it will soon roll out an update for the Pixel Buds Pro to enable Spatial Audio support with head tracking.
Spatial Audio is reportedly only supported by devices that are compatible with Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) audio. With this update, Google has fixed an issue that was "preventing certain Bluetooth Low Energy devices or accessories from pairing or reconnecting." Another issue that was stopping audio from playing over certain headphones has also been resolved.
The January 2023 update also brings additional improvements to fingerprint recognition and response times on Pixel 6a and Pixel 7. Another error that was forcing the smartphone to go into landscape mode while being held in portrait mode has also been fixed.
Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have also received a couple more fixes with this update. Zoomed-in photos will no longer appear corrupted or distorted due to the included camera fix. In addition, an error that was causing the device to not wake up while being turned on has been resolved.
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- KEY SPECS
- NEWS
Display 6.40-inch
Processor Google Tensor
Front Camera 8-megapixel
Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity 4614mAh
OS Android 12
Resolution 1080x2400 pixels
- KEY SPECS
- NEWS
Display 6.70-inch
Processor Google Tensor
Front Camera 11.1-megapixel
Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 48-megapixel
RAM 8GB, 12GB
Storage 128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity 5003mAh
OS Android 12
Resolution 1440x3120 pixels
- REVIEW
- KEY SPECS
- NEWS
- Good
- IP67-rated design
- Impressive cameras for photos
- Vibrant OLED display
- Stock Android 13 software
- Bad
- Plastic back is prone to scratches
- 60Hz display does not feel fluid
- Cannot handle heavy gaming
- Recorded video needs work
- Relatively slow charging, no wireless charging
- Battery life could be better
Read detailed Google Pixel 6a review
Display 6.10-inch
Processor Google Tensor
Front Camera 8-megapixel
Rear Camera 12.2-megapixel + 12-megapixel
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4410mAh
OS Android 13
Resolution 1080x2400 pixels
- REVIEW
- KEY SPECS
- NEWS
- Good
- Sharp, 90Hz display
- Good quality cameras
- Good gaming performance
- Bloatware-free software, timely updates
- Good battery life
- IP68 rating
- Bad
- Video recording could be better
- Gets warm under load
- No bundled charger
- Relatively slow charging
Read detailed Google Pixel 7 review
Display 6.30-inch
Processor Google Tensor G2
Front Camera 10.8-megapixel
Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
OS Android 13
Resolution 1080x2400 pixels
- REVIEW
- KEY SPECS
- NEWS
- Good
- Sharp, 120Hz display
- Good quality cameras
- Good gaming performance
- Bloatware-free software, timely updates
- Premium design, IP68 rating
- Bad
- Gets warm under load
- No bundled charger
- Underwhelming battery life
- Relatively slow charging
Read detailed Google Pixel 7 Pro review
Display 6.70-inch
Processor Google Tensor G2
Front Camera 10.8-megapixel
Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel
RAM 12GB
Storage 128GB
OS Android 13
Resolution 1440x3120 pixels
- REVIEW
- KEY SPECS
- NEWS
- Good
- Comfortable fit, very good noise isolation
- Reliable hands-free access to Google Assistant
- Decent battery life on the earpieces
- Fun, warm sound with punchy bass
- Bad
- App only works on Android
- No detailed equaliser settings or ANC customisation
- No advanced Bluetooth codec support
Headphone Type In-Ear
Microphone Yes
Connectivity True Wireless Stereo (TWS)
Type Earphones
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