

If you don't want to remember which number to punch the next time you're sitting through automated voice prompts, you can also turn on Direct My Call. Tired of waiting on hold? Try using Google's Hold For Me feature, which has Google Assistant wait on hold and then notify you when a customer representative becomes available. Have Google Assistant wait on hold for you and transcribe automated phone menus This feature lets you dismiss alarms and answer calls without using the "Hey, Google" wake phrase. Tap the switch next to each one to enable this feature. You should see options for alarms and timers and incoming calls. Then, select Assistant and tap Quick phrases. To turn this on, open the Settings menu and choose Apps. You can do the same for phone calls by saying, "Answer" or "Decline" without having to grab your device. Google makes this a little easier on the Pixel 6 lineup by enabling you to pause or dismiss an alarm by simply saying, "Snooze" or "Stop" without requiring the "Hey, Google" trigger phrase. It's 6 a.m., your alarm starts blaring and you barely have the energy to reach for your phone. Use Quick Phrases to dismiss an alarm or phone call without saying, 'Hey, Google' You can make app icons on the Pixel 6 match its wallpaper. Now app icons on the home screen should match your wallpaper.
Then tap Wallpaper & style and make sure the switch next to Themed icons is toggled on. To give your app icons a colorful refresh that resembles your wallpaper, long-press any empty space on your Pixel 6's home screen. If you go into Settings, you can choose from a few options.īut you don't have to stop there.

You'll notice that some elements within certain apps - like the keyboard in Messages and Gmail's Compose button - will have colored accents that match wallpaper as part of the broader Material You refresh. One of the biggest features in Android 12 is Material You, which customizes the software's color palette to match your wallpaper. Turn on themed icons to make your icons match your wallpaper

Here's a look at the settings you should change on your Pixel 6, 6 Pro or 6A. Google is also expected to announce the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro this fall after teasing the new phones at Google I/O in May. It starts at $450 and has the same Tensor processor as the Pixel 6, but its camera has a lower resolution and the screen is noticeably smaller. Google launched the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro last fall, but the Pixel 6A arrived in stores on July 28. Just bought a Pixel 6 or 6A? Updating certain settings can give your phone's software a fresh look, prevent you from running out of storage or save you time by having the Google Assistant wait on hold for you.
