Google’s latest Pixel 9 series launched earlier this month during the company’s Made By Google event. This year, the tech giant appears to have quietly unveiled the long-awaited Adaptive Touch display technology for the latest Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. While Google didn’t officially announce the tech during the big launch event, it has been spotted by several users in the phone’s settings menu. This new display feature automatically adjusts the touchscreen’s sensitivity based on various factors.
Google quietly introduced a new display technology
The Adaptive Touch option is accessible via Settings > Display > Touch sensitivity. Enabling this feature will automatically adjust the touch sensitivity of Pixel 9 phones based on the environment, activities, and screen protector. The feature improves the usability of the screen in different scenarios, such as when using it with wet hands.
Google’s new Adaptive Touch functionality was the first spotted by Android Authority and the publication claims that the Pixel 9 performs much better with wet fingers than the Pixel 8 Pro.
Adaptive Touch Function
The Adaptive Touch feature is enabled by default on all Pixel 9 models. Additionally, the Pixel 9 series includes a new Touch diagnostics option for troubleshooting display issues. These features have been independently verified by Gadgets360. However, Google did not mention them during the launch.
Pixel 9 Series Price in India, Specifications
The Pixel 9 is priced at Rs. 79,999 in India, while the Pixel 9 Pro costs Rs. 1,09,999. The Pixel 9 Pro XL was launched with a starting price of Rs. 1,24,999.
The Pixel 9 Pro has a 6.3-inch (1,280 x 2,856 pixels) Super Actua (LTPO) OLED display, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL has a larger 6.8-inch (1,344 x 2,992 pixels) Super Actua (LTPO) OLED display. The standard Pixel 9 has a 6.3-inch (1,080 x 2,424 pixels) Actua OLED display. All three phones feature Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection and are powered by the Tensor G4 SoC alongside a Titan M2 security coprocessor. They have an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. The standard variant gets dual cameras on the back, while the Pro models have triple cameras on the back.
