Pixel 4 update lets Smooth Display kick in more often
Frustrated that the Pixel 4’s signature Smooth Display (aka 90Hz refresh rate) only kicks in under very specific circumstances? You might want to give it another look. Google has released a November update that invokes Smooth Display in more conditions. Based on early reports, the faster screen tech is considerably more likely to appear — you don’t need a brightness of 75 percent or higher, for example. There’s no verdict on battery life at this point, although it won’t be surprising if longevity takes a hit with more frequent 90Hz use.
The same update also brings unspecified “camera quality improvements” to Pixel 4 owners, while those with older models also see improvements for Google Assistant’s hotword, Xbox Bluetooth controller mapping and problems with getting stuck during the boot process. If you have a Pixel phone that still receives updates (sorry original Pixel owners), you’ll likely want to install this update sooner rather than later.
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