Unlike with Samsung’s Galaxy AI, Google’s adoption of generative AI features on its Pixel smartphones have been staggered and patchy. However, Google eventually started rebranding these features under Google AI. A fresh leak suggests Google will further streamline its AI features collection, which is said to debut on the Pixel 9.
Initially, the Pixel 8 (review) debuted with new Audio Magic Eraser and Video Boost (Pixel 8 Pro), which were expanded to include Circle to Search and Gemini chatbot. Now, it appears Google is adding even new functions.
According to Android Authority, which cited an unnamed source within the company, Google will launch a new section called “Discover Google AI at its best.” As seen on the shared UI screen, the set includes existing and brand-new additions.
Essentially, Gemini and Circle to Search, which are already available, are listed in the new section. Meanwhile, new features are mentioned include Add Me, Screenshots, and Studio. Details about these new items are thin, so we’re here to speculate how they are supposed to work.
An upgraded Google Photos’ Best Take mode
Starting with Add Me, the description indicates it’s an AI-powered camera feature that ensures “everyone’s included in a group photo.” This is likely a more capable version of Google Photos’ Best Take, which combines photos with different subjects into a final shot with the best view for all faces.
Likewise, it would not be surprising if the Add Me labels mean you can insert a family member or a person in the picture, which will sort work as generative editing.
Search details in your screenshots
As for Screenshots, the name and description imply you can search information in the screenshots you made. This would well detect and record details such as texts in forms of web URLs and contacts in screenshots and include them in the searchable library in your handset. A further splash screen also mentioned that this supports screenshots already made in your gallery as well as new screenshots.
Image generator for Google Pixel phones
On the other hand, Studio is described as an extensive AI image generator tool for Google’s Pixel devices and an alternative to Gemini’s built-in image feature. This could also support both wallpaper creation and emoji mashup as with Samsung’s generative wallpaper or Apple’s more advanced Image Playground on iOS 18.
The suite of Google AI features are confirmed to arrive on Pixel 9 range, which is set to be announced on August 13. However, it’s unknown any of the new additions will also be added to older Pixel devices.
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