Scan on the go: Files by Google gets a built-in document scanner for Pixel phones
TL;DR:
- The Files by Google app for Pixel phones is rolling out a new feature: a built-in document scanner
- The update is delivered via a server-side change
- Pixel users should check their devices to see if this new feature is available
The Files by Google app is getting a new "scan" button that lets you digitize documents.
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) March 7, 2024
Scanned documents are saved as PDF files under a new "Scanned" collection under "Documents" (the actual location is /Files by Google/Scanned).
Like the document scanner in the Drive app,… pic.twitter.com/ve6lM49mL4
In a recent move, Google initiated the rollout of the March 2024 software update to Pixels, packed with bug fixes and enhancements. However, that's not all on the plate, as the tech giant is also rolling out the March '24 Pixel Feature Drop. This update brings improvements to Call Screen and social media. It also introduces new AI features, including Circle to Search, which has now made its way to the Pixel 7.
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