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Pixel 11 Pro Loses Beloved Thermometer Feature for LEDs
6 May
Summary
- Pixel 8 Pro's unique thermometer feature is reportedly removed.
- New 'Pixel Glow' LED lights will replace the sensor.
- Users express disappointment over losing a practical tool.
Google's Pixel 8 Pro, launched in 2023, included a distinctive temperature sensor and thermometer app, a feature that has since been present on subsequent Pro models. However, if recent leaks prove accurate, this unique sensor will not be included in the anticipated Pixel 11 Pro.
Instead, the forthcoming Pixel 11 Pro is expected to feature 'Pixel Glow.' This new functionality involves LED lights on the back of the device, intended to signal notifications when the phone is placed face down. Leaks indicate these LEDs will occupy the space previously held by the temperature sensor on the camera bump.
This shift has disappointed users who found the thermometer feature practical for various uses, from checking children's fevers to assessing road temperatures for pets. The loss of this unique tool has led to user concern about the direction of Pixel's feature development, especially as the replacement seems less universally useful.
