Google Pixel 9: 3 hidden features you’ll love (But no one’s talking about)

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Google Pixel 9 reviews are out, and as things stand, Google has done a good job improving the products and ensuring the hardware is on point this time. However, during the keynote, Google placed significant emphasis on AI features, but a few truly useful software and hardware features went unnoticed. So, here are three cool and practical features you should look forward to if you're planning to buy a Pixel 9 series phone.

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Google Pixel 9 series devices are the first phones by Google to support USB-C display output straight out of the box (Pixel 8 supports it via a software update). This means you can simply use a USB-C to USB-C display-compatible cable and connect it to a screen with a DisplayPort through USB-C. This makes it convenient to turn your device into a handy, pocketable computer of sorts. Plus, if you want to view media from your device on a larger display, that is possible too.

That said, don't expect Samsung DeX-like functionality or a dedicated software mode. It's essentially just a stretched-out version of the usual interface you see.

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Asspotted by Android Authority, the Pixel 9, like the Pixel 8, supports the ability to be tracked using the Find My Device network even hours after it has been switched off. This works by tracking the device's location using Bluetooth and data from nearby Android devices. Those using Pixel 9 and Pixel 8 devices will see a “Find phone if battery runs out” prompt the first time their battery runs low. This is a feature everyone is likely to appreciate.

Similar to the iPhone 15 series, Pixel 9 users can now view the number of charge cycles their battery has undergone—making it easier to assess how old a battery is. This is also a common way to judge the condition of a phone when buying from the second-hand market.