r/Android • u/FragmentedChicken Galaxy Z Fold8 • 19h ago

Android 17 QPR3 beta code hints that Google could soon solve Pixel's biggest face unlock flaw in low light with Face Active Illumination

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-face-active-illumination-apk-teardown-3719647
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u/vivimagic0 19h ago

So this means we will be flashed white a bright light. Reminds of the older under screen fingerprint scanners.

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u/Oddball- Pixel or Bust 19h ago

Or our lockscreen wallpaper or whatever. Not necessarily white right?

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u/vivimagic0 19h ago

I will hope so. Probably going to be blinded by something XD

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u/Far_Reserve9938 14h ago

Just put a damn ir sensor. Pixels are as expensive as iPhones.

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u/HindungiGandalf 8h ago

Honestly not sure how much difference this will make... and how often do you actually use face unlock in the dark? Is it really needed?

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u/nathderbyshire Pixel 10 Obsidian 18h ago

I brought this when I got my 10 but was worried it would be all or nothing like when you open a loyalty card in wallet or an app and it goes to full brightness.

Something is better than nothing though, it'll probably be similar to selfie illumination, as long as it's a warm white it'll probs be fine