Google Pixel 4 could include new feature that dramatically improves display
When it comes to flagship smartphones, displays are often regarded as one of the most important features. Nowadays, most manufacturers opt for OLED panels that can display vibrant colors and deep blacks. But from the look of things, Google wants to take things a step further this year with a new feature that’ll automatically adjust the white balance based on ambient lighting conditions.
A rival to Apple’s True Tone and Samsung’s Adaptive Display
The basis of Google’s new feature appears to come from the “concept of chromatic adaptation.” Due to the way the human visual system works, an object can appear to be the same color in every situation, regardless of the lighting conditions that it’s being viewed in. Displays, however, are a totally different story and often appear too blue under certain lighting, which is where the new feature comes in.
Like Apple’s True Tone, Samsung’s Adaptive Display, and select other implementations from the likes of LG, Google’s upcoming feature should automatically adjust the white balance of displays to reflect the ambient lighting conditions. That way, the color’s shown on the panel will appear consistent in all scenarios and look more natural. Another benefit should come in the form of reduced eye strain due to the lower amount of blue light.
An all-new radar chip could make the cut too
Aside from the feature mentioned above, Google is rumored to be planning an all-new radar chip codenamed Project Soli that can track “micro motions.” It’s unclear at the moment what features the implementation will allow, but previous demos of the technology have pointed towards support for a variety of gesture-based controls.
A square camera on the back and a “forehead” up front
Regarding the looks of the next-gen Pixel flagships, recent leaks have pointed towards the presence of a large square-shaped camera module on the rear that’ll house two cameras and an added ‘spectral sensor’ that has never been used on a smartphone before. The latter should be able to track x-rays, ultraviolet, infrared, and other information that can’t be captured by standard cameras. Other features may include the ability to better identify materials and measure the distance of objects, thus producing potentially better portrait and low-light images.