Google Pixel 9 Pro's Thermometer App Could Revolutionize Temperature Measurement with Material Auto-Detection

New Thermometer App Feature on Google Pixel

In a recent report, Android Authority, in collaboration with tipster AssembleDebug, revealed that the Thermometer app on the Google Pixel 9 Pro/XL and Pixel 8 Pro is testing a material auto-detection feature. Discovered through an APK teardown of the Pixel Thermometer app version 1.0.676362763, this feature is expected to enhance user experience.

How the New Feature Works

Currently, Pixel users must manually select the material of the object before measuring its temperature. Available options include food, beverages, cast iron, and others. The upcoming feature aims to eliminate this step, with the device automatically detecting the material type using TensorFlow Lite models.

Options for Manual Selection

Despite the introduction of auto-detection, users may still have the option for manual material selection, reportedly available in the material selection menu. Although hints of this capability have been found, activation was not successful during tests.

Body Temperature Measurement on Pixel

Earlier this month, Google rolled out the ability to measure body temperature using supported Pixel smartphones for users in Europe. This feature complements the existing object temperature measurement capabilities of the Pixel Thermometer app. Additionally, users can connect their Fitbit devices to log their temperature.

Currently, this service is available in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Spain, the UK, and several other countries. For more details, please visit the source.