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in the G8 ThinQ. That LG required frustratingly
precise motions that made it far easier to just
press buttons in the traditional manner rather than
resorting to the intriguing hand-waving technology.
Google revolves around software, though, and
the company showed a video describing how much
work went into training the ‘Project Soli’ motion
sensor to avoid unintended gestures. Google also
says that Motion Sense will evolve over time, so
fingers crossed (get it?) that this winds up being
more than just a mere gimmick.
The phone’s biometric controls hold more
practical promise. Google loaded the front of the
Pixel 4 with a variety of sensors, including a pair of
‘face unlock IR cameras’ and a ‘face unlock Flood
Illuminator’. Apple’s Face ID kicks ass, and Google’s
Motion Sense
swipe controls
