Typically the very best modifications are the small ones. A top quality-of-life replace is coming to a future model of Pixel OS separating the amount controls for ringtones and notifications.

It’s a reasonably fundamental change, positive, however contemplating the truth that you may already modify the amount for media and alarms individually, it is smart to have the software cowl all the things. You’ll be able to silence notifications in case your group chat is sending out tons of texts whereas nonetheless letting you hear telephone calls, for instance. Apparently, this one function has been within the works for a few 12 months and a half, in accordance with the unique Google IssueTracker put up asking for this variation (opens in new tab). Wanting by means of the thread, it appears Google didn’t actually see this request as vital sufficient to implement rapidly so the corporate took its time.

On the backside of the put up, you’ll see a remark by somebody, who presumably works at Google, stating the “requested function will probably be obtainable in a future construct”. Precisely which one is unknown though 9to5Google (opens in new tab) did discover a clue within the information of Android 13 QPR3 (opens in new tab) (Quarterly Platform Launch) Beta 3. They discovered an ADB (Android Debug Bridge) command hinting on the design change. 9to5Google suggests the replace may arrive with the discharge of the secure model of “Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3”, however that may be wishful considering. 

Android 14 modifications

An Android 14 launch appears extra probably, although, given the present “stage of the event cycle”. That is backed by one other discovery by Android Police (opens in new tab) the place the publication discovered the 2 sliders already enabled on an early Android 14 construct (opens in new tab). And in stated construct, they found “setting the [Pixel] telephone to vibrate” mutes each volumes.

The corporate’s subsequent huge occasion is Google IO 2023 (Might 10) the place we anticipate to get a very good have a look at Android 14 earlier than its official launch later this summer season. Moreover getting new options, “we’re additionally anticipating [the operating system] to convey some quality-of-life upgrades” in addition to a lift to system safety. Maybe the slider modifications will probably be part of that package deal or its reveal of the anticipated Pixel 7a telephone.

It’s arduous to say for positive, however we’ll know quickly sufficient in a few week. Take a look at TechRadar’s latest roundup of the very best offers for each the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Professional for those who’re seeking to improve.