Used to be a Pixel exclusive feature, the “Heads Up” mode is now coming to more Android devices with an update to the Digital Wellbeing app. The feature will be available as part of the Digital Wellbeing set of features and will be able to detect when you’re walking or pacing while looking at your device.
When being used, your phone will give an alertness reminder. It will ping when a hazard approaches, like busy traffic or intersection. But, like all such features, it’s a supplementary safety feature that can simply warn you of potential threats and the device detects movement when the screen is active.
Despite the shortcomings, it is facilitation in monitoring the well-being of people and with consequent upgrades, the features will improve. Google is expanding “Heads Up” mode to more and more Android devices, and also adding a number of new Android Accessibility features including “Camera Switches”, “Lookout” and “Project Activate,”. The “Camera Switches” feature is an option that allows those with disabilities and motor impairment to locate and control their Android smartphone through eye movements and facial gestures.
Source: 9to5google
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