Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will get Security & Privacy panel with their first Feature Drop
During its big October launch event, Google gave us aglimpse at an upcoming settings panethat is supposed to come to theGoogle Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. This Security & Privacy section brings together all security and privacy settings you could need (as the name suggests), and it will give you proactive warnings and recommendations when your phone notices that something is potentially an issue. Google only said that it would roll out later, but in itsnewest blog poston security gives us a more specific answer: It will come along with the first Android 13 Feature Drop.
Feature Drops, in case you’re not familiar, are Google’s quarterly collections of new features coming to Pixel phones in one fell swoop. The company is currently testing the first Feature Drop as part of theAndroid 13 Quarterly Platform Release 1 Beta program(QPR for short) on older Pixel phones. If everything goes according to plan, the final version of Android 13 QPR1 will land in December, with the new Security & Privacy settings in tow.
The Privacy & Security panel will give you access to settings like your app security, screen lock, Google Account, Find my device, system and Play Services updates, and more. If Google’s algorithms notice any issues with your settings that could put you at risk, you’ll also get recommendations on how to resolve them.
Esper.io’s Technical Editor Mishaal Rahman noticed that the new Security & Privacy is alreadybundled as part of the latest QPR1 betaon older Pixel phones. Google has confirmed to us that the feature will also come to theGoogle Pixel 6and other older Pixel phones running Android 13.
In the blog post, Google further explained how the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are its most secure devices yet thanks to the newGoogle Tensor G2SoC, combined with the dedicated Titan M2 security chip. The M2 fulfills the highest standards, making it perfectly suited for storing private credentials and keeping your private data safe. Google says it worked to achieve this for the last three years.
Stay tuned for our Pixel 7, 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch reviews to learn more about the upcoming devices, currently available for pre-order on the Google Store and various other places.
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Google did not reinvent the wheel with the Pixel 7, but there was no need to. With improved cameras, the next-gen Tensor G2 chipset, and Google’s wonderfully feature-filled software, the Pixel 7 earns its price tag again this year.
Google’s Pixel 7 Pro refines the Pixel experience after the 6 Pro’s initial stumbles last year, improving stability and taking the camera prowess to new levels with image fusing and 4K60fps video on all cameras. 30W fast charging and Pixel’s addictive features like automatic Call screening and Pixel recorder help make the Pixel 7 Pro an alluring phone even as an iterative update.
UPDATE: 2022/10/14 03:49 EST BY MANUEL VONAU
Google confirms Security & Privacy panel is coming to all Pixel phones
Google has confirmed to us that the Security & Privacy panel is coming to all Pixel phones running Android 13. We’ve updated the article accordingly
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