The Pixel 8 Pro’s temperature sensor is locked by Google, so only trusted apps can retrieve data from it.

The Pixel 8 Pro's temperature sensor is locked by Google, so only trusted apps can retrieve data from it.

The temperature sensor is exclusive to this year’s more expensive Pixel 8 Pro, and there are several creative uses for it that app developers will likely be aware of. However, Google has locked down this sensor so that only trusted apps can get information from it and minimize the possibility of abuse and subsequent consequences. …

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