Google's Pixel 8 Pro: Locked Temperature Sensor and Teardown Revelations

Google has locked down the temperature sensor on the Pixel 8 Pro, allowing only trusted apps to retrieve data from it to minimize misuse. The sensor is not FDA approved and can deliver inaccurate readings when in contact with human skin. Only pre-installed or Google-signed apps have permission to access the sensor, and there are preset emissivity values for different objects to obtain relatively accurate temperature readings. However, it is advised to wait for FDA approval before relying on the sensor for body temperature measurements.