The arrival of the new devices Google it marked the beginning of a new era for the company from a smartphone point of view. The new series Pixel 8 it is the one that is trying to erase the defects of the Pixel 7, but also the one that introduces the sensor with its Pro model temperature.
At least until now, this component has been nothing more than a simple source of pride, nothing more. As users well know, this particular sensor has only been able to measure the temperature of objects since launch. The question for many was therefore legitimate: why can’t it be used to check the body temperature of human beings? The answer came peremptorily from Google: the company does not have the necessary resources approvals from the FDA.
This discussion, however, can be transformed into the past tense, since everything would be in the process of changing in the last period.
Google confirms, the Pixel 8 Pro sensor can detect human body temperature
Apparently we’re there: Google says its temperature sensor Now it can record human body temperature via the app Thermometer. The company calls it a “medical-grade feature,” which could only mean one thing: It’s finally gotten FDA approval.
Users with a Pixel 8 Pro can now measure their body temperature by looking at their forehead. Clearly you will be able to save the results on your Fitbit profile, thus providing important data to the health area.
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Although Google promises precise temperature measurements, experts wouldn’t put their hand in it. Previous tests have shown readings to be often inaccurate and variable. Probably, with the announcement of this possibility, Google also managed to calibrate its sensor, thus obtaining the enabling of this functionality. This is an aspect that will certainly be discovered shortly.