Google's next flagship smartphone lineup has been officially unveiled, and in typical Google fashion, the devices are heavy on AI features. Generative AI and AI algorithms in general are the new hype in the industry, and every big company is trying to come up with its own AI system. Just take a look at Samsung and Galaxy AI.
When it comes to AI and clever algorithms, however, Google is one of the companies with the most potential out there, not only because the company has access to a humongous amount of data but also because the resources and some of these AI systems and algorithms are already in place and have been used internally for quite some time.
So, it's really exciting to see what the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro will be capable of, in terms of AI. Today we're going to summarize every new AI feature onboard of the new Pixel 9 series with some bonus ones that concern the Pixel Watch 3.
Gemini Live is part of the Gemini Advanced subscription plan and it costs $19.99 per month
Gemini Live is the advanced, conversational version of the Gemini AI assistant. Thanks to the multimodal approach baked into the Tensor G4 chipset, Gemini Live has the ability to carry out a free-flowing conversation and process not only text but also speech, audio, and images.
You can ask Gemini Live about a ton of stuff, and it will answer with one of ten different voices you can choose from. Google is rolling out different extensions to make Gemini Live even more helpful, and these include Keep, Tasks, Utilities, and expanded features on YouTube Music.
You can ask Gemini about specific content in a video, make it search recipes for you and email them to friends or save them in Keep, and many more.
The idea is for Gemini to become a true "AI butler" that can really help you with different day-to-day tasks involving you interacting with your smartphone.
Gemini Live is part of the Gemini Advanced program, though, and this costs $19.99 per month. This plan comes with 2 TB of Google One storage, so it's more than worth it just for the storage alone.
Pixel Studio
This looks rather fun! We think you can generate cats as well!
Pixel Studio is a cool new app just for Pixel 9 phones. It’s an image generator that combines the power of the Tensor G4 chip with our cloud-based Imagen 3 model. With Pixel Studio, you can quickly turn your ideas into visuals using simple prompts, switch up styles, add personal stickers, and edit the result right on your phone. It reminds us of Apple Intelligence and the Image Playground feature that the company showcased but this Studio app seems to give a bit more freedom.
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Custom Weather Reports
Hold on to your hat, it's gonna be windy!
The Weather app now has a touch of AI in it. Google infused the traditional weather reports with some AI magic, showing additional information such as when exactly a shower is going to start and when it's going to end, as well as a Gemini Nano summary of the weather conditions in a more conversational and not-so-technical way.
You can, of course, scroll and check all the details and numbers, but there's a text box just below the main reports, summarizing the conditions and giving you helpful and witty tips.
Google Keep
Gemini now has access to Google Keep and you can use the assistant to create lists, memos, or anything you want written down. It doesn't sound like a groundbreaking feature, but sometimes the simple ones are the ones we used the most.
The ability to make Gemini write down stuff for you, make to-do lists, grocery lists, or write down important information you don't want to forget could be a lifesaver. And speaking about important information, the next feature is also very cool and it's called Pixel Screenshots.
Pixel Screenshots
Contextual search in your screenshots
Pixel Screenshots is a brand-new app that not only takes care of your screenshots (duh!) but also uses AI to extract information from the images you've screenshotted. If you snap a picture of a code, a WiFi password, or a door lock combination, you can later ask Gemini to search the screenshots and give you the information you need.
Add Me
But why don't just use a timer?
Add Me is an interesting feature that lets you superimpose yourself on a picture you've taken. Let's say you're with a group of friends at a volcano in Iceland. There's no one around to ask to take a picture with you and your friends in it (and you don't have a tripod). You snap a photo, then switch places, and one of your friends snaps a second photo with you in it. Add Me will then make a composite image of you and your friends in one picture. A bit niche, but a cool feature nonetheless.
Reimagine
Look, mom! The Aurora!
Reimagine takes image editing to a whole new level. It's part of the Magic Editor app and lets you not only erase objects but also change backgrounds, switch elements, and insert totally new things inside your photos, basically making an AI-driven collage.
Auto Frame
AI-infused reframing tool
Auto frame in Magic Editor is a handy AI feature that gives you different ways to reframe your photos if you've messed up. It can even expand the view by using AI to fill in the extra space around your subject and it does a pretty good job too. The tool is based on photography tips and tricks that help highlight your main focus in the picture and it can be used for anything from just small corrections like the angle and position, to huge retouches such as changing the aspect ratio.
Zoom Enhance
If you want to feel like a character from a movie! Zoom! Now enhance! Zoom more!
Have you seen those movies where the main character looks at a photo or a video and says, "Zoom! Now enhance!" Well, this is a reality now. "Zoom Enhance intelligently fills in the gaps between pixels and predicts fine details for high-quality, post-capture zoom results," writes Google in a blog post. This feature will also drip down to the Pixel 8 Pro.
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