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Pixel 11 series quietly and exclusively adds one of the most useful new haptic features

Pixel 11's new custom vibration options are music to your…fingertips.

Pixel 11 series quietly and exclusively adds one of the most useful new haptic features

Google has quietly rolled out a series of new haptic features to the Pixel 11 phones, allowing users to fine-tune their phone's vibrations for both calls and notifications. These features, first spotted in the Google Sounds app during an APK teardown earlier this year, include a range of vibration patterns such as Heartbeat, Gears, Rattlesnake, and Pulse.

Moreover, Pixel 11 users can now assign individual custom vibrations to specific contacts, enabling them to identify incoming calls without having to glance at their screens. This customization has been a long-awaited enhancement for smartphone users, as it provides greater control over the tactile feedback their devices generate.

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