Google have announced a new update for their Pixel 6 range of devices, which introduces a few new features as well as several bug fixes.

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owners will have proof of vaccination in selected regions, as well as Google ‘At a Glance’ support in the lock screen, allowing users to access information for fitness tracking, bedtime reminders, Nest Doorbell alerts, flight statuses and more without needing to unlock their phone. Additional languages have also been added to Google’s ‘Live Translate’ feature.

In addition to the new features, Google have patched several bugs, improving battery performance and fixing app crash issues. The full bug list can be found below.

Apps

  • Fix for issue causing Google app crash after updating device in certain conditions.
  • Fix for issue preventing GBoard from appearing in certain apps.

Audio

  • Fix for issue causing loud noise artifacts during calls under certain conditions.
  • Fix for issue preventing audio playback over USB accessories when using certain third-party apps.
  • Fix for issue preventing incoming notifications for calls in certain conditions (A-199020405).
  • Fix for issue preventing pre-screened calls to be accepted in certain conditions.

Battery & Power

  • General improvements for idle power consumption under certain conditions.

Biometrics

  • Fix for issue causing under-display fingerprint unlock to fail while in a call with AOD active.

Bluetooth

  • General improvements for Bluetooth stability & performance.

Camera

  • Fix for issue causing white screen to display after double tapping power to open Camera.
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing Camera to launch when tapping power button for Emergency SOS mode.
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing click sound in the background of captured videos.
  • General improvements for camera stability & performance.

Display & Graphics

  • Fix for issue causing display artifacts after waking device in certain conditions.
  • Fix for issue causing display artifacts in Photos preview in certain conditions.

Sensors

  • Fix for issue causing display brightness to increase when flashlight is turned on.
  • Improvements for adaptive brightness response in low light levels.

System

  • General improvements for system stability & performance.
  • Kernel update to 5.10.81 for Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro.

Telephony

  • General improvements for network connection stability & performance.

Wi-Fi

  • General improvements for Wi-Fi stability & performance.