Google Tests “Quick Gestures” for Media Playback on Pixel Phones
(Google Tests “Quick Gestures” for Media Playback on Pixel)
Google is trying out a new way for Pixel phone users to control music and videos. This feature is called “Quick Gestures”. It lets users manage playback with simple motions above the phone’s screen. This means you might not need to touch the screen directly.
The idea is to make controlling media faster and easier. Users could pause a song or skip to the next track quickly. This might happen when the phone is placed flat on a surface. The feature uses the phone’s sensors to detect hand movements.
Right now, this is just a test. Google is running an experiment through its Play Services. This experiment is called “Pixel Media Controls Quick Gestures”. Only certain Pixel phone users can see and try it out at this time. This is how Google often tests new ideas before deciding to release them to everyone.
(Google Tests “Quick Gestures” for Media Playback on Pixel)
Google has not said if or when this feature will become a permanent part of Pixel phones. The test helps them see if people find it useful. They also need to check how well the technology works in different situations. This kind of gesture control could offer a different way to interact with your phone. It might be helpful when your hands are busy or the screen is hard to reach.