At the Made by Google 2024 event, Google introduced an impressive lineup of new Pixel devices, including the Pixel 9 series, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Buds Pro 2. Each device is packed with cutting-edge AI technology, powered by the new Google Tensor G4 chip, offering users a smarter and more intuitive experience.
Here’s a look at 14 AI-driven features you can now enjoy across the Pixel ecosystem:
1. Gemini: Your Personal AI Assistant
The Pixel 9 series introduces Gemini, an advanced AI assistant that’s integrated into your phone. Simply press the power button to access Gemini, which can handle complex queries without relying on third-party AI providers. Gemini also powers Gemini Live, a conversational experience available to Gemini Advanced subscribers.
2. Multimodal Interaction
Gemini’s multimodal models allow you to interact via text, images, or voice, making it easy to communicate with your assistant in whatever way suits you best.
3. Enhanced Photography with AI
New AI-driven features in Pixel 9 include Add Me, which uses augmented reality to ensure everyone is included in group photos. The 5x telephoto lens and Video Boost on Pixel 9 Pro models provide high-quality zoom up to 20x, while Magic Editor and Auto Frame help you perfect your photos.
4. Creative Freedom with Pixel Studio
Pixel Studio, a new app for Pixel 9 phones, is an image generator that uses AI to bring your ideas to life with easy prompts, style changes, and on-device editing.
5. Custom Weather Reports
The updated Pixel Weather app uses AI to provide more accurate and personalized weather forecasts, including custom reports generated by Gemini Nano.
6. Smart List Creation in Google Keep
Gemini can now assist in creating lists in Google Keep, whether it’s for grocery shopping or planning a trip, making organization simpler and faster.
7. Quick Information Recall from Screenshots
The new Pixel Screenshots app helps you easily find and recall information stored in your screenshots, like door codes or important details, by simply asking the app.
8. Private Call Notes
Call Notes is a new feature that saves summaries and transcripts of your phone calls, all processed on-device for privacy. It’s a convenient way to keep track of important details discussed during calls.
9. Faster, More Efficient Performance
The Tensor G4 chip enhances the overall performance of Pixel devices, making tasks like web browsing 20% faster and app launching 17% quicker.
10. Automatic Bedtime Mode
Pixel Watch 3 uses machine learning to automatically detect when you’re asleep and enable Bedtime Mode, which turns off notifications and the always-on display to ensure a restful night.
11. Advanced Running Metrics
For fitness enthusiasts, Pixel Watch 3 introduces AI-powered running metrics that analyze your stride and cadence, helping you improve your form and achieve your fitness goals.
12. AI-Enhanced Call Screening
The Call Assist feature, now available on Pixel Watch 3, uses AI to screen spam calls and hold calls on your behalf, so you can manage your calls more efficiently.
13. Loss of Pulse Detection
Pixel Watch 3 introduces Loss of Pulse Detection, an AI-based feature that can detect heart emergencies and automatically contact emergency services if needed.
14. Next-Gen Noise Cancellation
Pixel Buds Pro 2 features the Tensor A1 chip, which powers next-gen Active Noise Cancellation that adapts to your environment, canceling twice as much noise as before. Plus, you can interact with Gemini hands-free for quick assistance on the go.
These AI-powered features across the new Pixel devices demonstrate Google’s commitment to making technology more helpful, personalized, and integrated into daily life.
