Pixel 11 series quietly and exclusively adds one of the most useful new haptic features - Android Authority
The Google Pixel 11 series has introduced customizable vibration patterns for ringtones and notifications, a feature previously spotted in app code. Users can now assign specific haptic patterns to individual contacts.
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This update enhances accessibility and user customization, reflecting Google's ongoing effort to differentiate its hardware through software-driven features.
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0 • Follow us on Google Discover Add us as preferred source TL;DR The Pixel 11 series debuts custom vibration features we first uncovered in APK teardowns. Pixel 11 users can choose from a range of vibration patterns for ringtones and notifications, including Heartbeat, Gears, Rattlesnake, Pulse, and more. The phones also let you assign a custom vibration to individual contacts, making it possible to tell who’s calling without looking at the screen.
Remember those custom vibration patterns we spotted hiding in Google’s apps last year? Turns out, they’re no longer just hidden in code. Google has quietly debuted them on the Pixel 11 series , giving users much more control over how their phone buzzes for calls and notifications.
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