ABOUT THIS EPISODE
A popular feature of Pixel phones has been Active Edge, a shortcut for Google Assistant that is triggered when the frame of the phone is squeezed firmly. The new Pixel 5 doesn't support that feature anymore, but Jason Howell shows how using an app called SideSqueeze+ can bring back that functionality thanks to the onboard Barometer.
- What is Active Edge?
- Installing SideSqueeze+.
- Allowing special actions using ADB.
- Calibrating the app to work properly.
- Screen Press and Plus section for Galaxy devices.
- Using the Analyzer section.
- Disabling the persistent notification.
SideSqueeze+ - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pocketdevelopers.sidesqueeze
Host: Jason Howell
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