Google quietly resurrects a Pixel gesture we first spotted over a year ago

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Credit: Joe Maring / Android AuthorityTL;DRGoogle seems to be still working on its long-awaited double-tap-to-lock feature for Pixel phones.Newly updated strings in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 point to dedicated settings for enabling or disabling the gesture.The feature still isn’t officially available, but it looks like Google is already working towards making it more useful.Google may finally be getting ready to give Pixel users a much better way to turn off their phone’s screen without reaching for the power button.