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Home / News / Technology News / Google may release Face Unlock feature for Pixel 6 series
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Google may release Face Unlock feature for Pixel 6 series

Google may release Face Unlock feature for Pixel 6 series
Written by Surbhi Shah
Nov 12, 2021, 12:00 am 2 min read
Google may release Face Unlock feature for Pixel 6 series
Pixel 6 series may get Face Unlock feature via future update

Google had launched its Pixel 6 series in October this year with an in-display fingerprint sensor for secure biometric authentication. However, it lacked the Face Unlock feature that allows for quick logins, especially when your hands/fingers are dirty. Now, XDA Developers contributor @mile_freak07 has found traces of Face Unlock in Pixel 6's configuration file, hinting the function may arrive in the next software update.

Context
Why does it matter?
  • Over the past few days, multiple users have complained that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro's fingerprint sensor is slow. In its defense, Google has said that it could be due to the "enhanced security algorithms."
  • With the Face Unlock feature, several users will get an option to unlock their Pixel 6 device using their face and that will likely allow for faster logins.
Information
The Face Unlock feature will use the front-facing camera

The Face Unlock feature, internally codenamed as "Tuscany," was spotted in initial software builds but was removed at the time of launch. The function will use the front-facing camera to register and verify a 2D image of your face to unlock the device.

Design and display
The phones have a punch-hole cut-out design

The Google Pixel 6 series features a punch-hole design with slim bezels, an IP68-rated build quality, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. On the rear, they have a horizontal camera island. The Pixel 6 bears a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, whereas the 6 Pro flaunts a 6.71-inch QHD+ (1440x3120 pixels) LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Cameras
They sport a 50MP main camera

The Google Pixel 6 has a dual rear camera setup comprising a 50MP (f/1.85) primary sensor and a 12MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens. The Pixel 6 Pro offers a similar camera arrangement but with an additional 48MP (f/3.5) telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom support. For selfies and video calling, there is an 8MP (f/2.0) and 11.1MP (f/2.2) front-facing camera, respectively.

Internals
They draw power from an in-house Tensor processor

The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are powered by a custom Tensor chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. They run on Android 12 OS and pack a 4,614mAh and 5,003mAh battery, respectively, with 30W fast-charging support. For connectivity, the devices offer support for Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, 5G, and a Type-C port.

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Surbhi Shah covers tech and auto news for NewsBytes. She has previously worked with Boomlet Media, Fever 104 FM, and Republic Media. Over a career spanning two years, Surbhi's work has focused on different genres, including technology, current affairs, and social media. She has a postgraduate diploma in Multimedia Journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bengaluru.
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