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Google Pixel smartphone could be turned into a dashboard camera

Dash cameras have proven their usefulness over time, becoming some of the most purchased car accessories on the market. Many times, the images captured with the help of these on-board video cameras served as evidence in certain problematic situations. One problem with these cameras is the power supply, but Google seems to have a solution for that.

The Google Pixel phone could soon turn into a real dash cam, giving drivers no reason to buy a separate accessory for the car they drive. right The Vergewith the update of the cell phone's operating system, a function appeared in some versions that turns the cell phone into a dashboard camera.

Most likely, the activation of the function in question was done by mistake and Google representatives have not yet provided any information about this. In addition, the function that turns the cell phone into a dashboard camera was available for a short time only in the case of a certain version of the update.

How can this feature work on Google Pixel phones...When turned on, the feature automatically adjusts the phone's camera angle based on where it's positioned in the car. So your Google Pixel smartphone can even turn into a real dashboard. Video recording can start manually or automatically when your phone is connected to a Bluetooth device, such as your car's multimedia system.

Once video recording is activated, the phone can capture images of the road even when locked. Also, the phone will remain functional and can still be used for other applications. For example, the navigation function can be used while video recording is on. However, it should be noted that the phone will automatically delete recorded files after three days to save storage space!

Author: Adrian Somai