The Made by Google event kicked off by giving the audience an overview of its AI, Gemini. The company began revealing how Gemini is making the smartphones better and enhancing the user experience. During the event, they also discussed that it is not just Google smartphones but other devices, like Motorola Razr 50 Ultra and Samsung Z Fold 7 are also using Gemini for easing every task possible. But now, the question is, when other smartphones are offering Gemini features, why the Google Pixel 9 series? Gemini AI was the key highlight of the event that took place on August 13. Along with revealing the smartphone line-up, the company also unveiled the exclusive Gemini features that will come with the new launches. The event pointed out that the Google Pixel 9 series is the first line-up designed for Gemini era. The on-device infrastructure is built to unlock the full potential of Gemini. Let’s look at these exclusive Gemini features available only in Google Pixel 9 series.
Google Pixel 9 series: Gemini features
Pixel Weather app: This application is beautifully designed with a new widget system. Pixel Weather app is the one application that users open every morning. Now, Google is using Gemini to make the experience even better. It is designed to give accurate weather forecasts (the most basic job) and the Gemini Nano will generate a custom AI weather report. This report will feature details of the day, such as moveable tiles for humidity, wind speed, air pressure, and other items, except for the 10-day forecast.
Pixel Call Notes: The Pixel smartphones have been blocking spam calls for a long time. And now the calls are further improved. The new Call Notes feature sends the user a private summary and full transcript of the phone call shortly after hanging up the call. This feature ensures that you do not have to run to grab paper and a pen to write down important information.
The Call Notes will note all the details from the conversation, but of course, with the users’ permission. When the feature is turned on, it will also notify the same over the call, so that there is transparency in the call.
Pixel Screenshots: This feature works only on the screenshots taken on the device. Pixel Screenshots is an exclusive application for Pixel 9 that helps you save, organise and recall important information that you want to remember for later. Yes, it is similar to the Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature. But it looks like Google has handpicked the best out of it.
Pixel Screenshots will analyse the content of all the images (screenshots) and make the information searchable for you in the app. So all you’ll need to do is open the app and search for the thing and the results will pop up. Even better, it will include links to where you found everything and a summary of what you’re looking at with relevant information.
Pixel Studio: It’s powered by combining an on-device diffusion model running on Tensor G4 and our Imagen 3 text-to-image model in the cloud. With a UI optimised for easy prompting, style changes and editing, you can quickly bring your ideas to the canvas. During the event, the company showcased how to make an invitation and it was quite good.
Camera AI: The camera has been the main focus of the Pixel smartphones. With the Google Pixel 9 series, the company is adding AI features to help improve it further. There are several features, including Add me, Made you look, Magic editors and many more. The Add me feature uses overlay tech that can let everyone, including the photographer, add to the picture.
Magic Editor in Google Photos has new editing capabilities so you can get the shot you want. Auto frame lets you reframe a photo for better composition, and you can reimagine your photos by simply typing what you want to see — like adding wildflowers to an open field — so you can bring your ideas to life.
Google also brought Video Boost to the Pixel 9 high-end models. Video Boost is available on all Pro phones and is even better, processing Night Sight Videos twice as fast once videos are uploaded. And for Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, you can use the 48-megapixel 5x telephoto to record high-resolution zoom videos all the way to 20x with Super Res Zoom Video.
Gemini Live: A new way to interact with Google AI, Gemini Live was also introduced during the event. Gemini Live lets you have a free-flowing conversation with Gemini — right from your phone or Pixel Buds. So whether you’re trying to plan a fun tailgate, need help thinking through household repairs, or want help brainstorming gift ideas, Gemini Live will offer a new level of help in a more intuitive, natural way.
Gemini Live will be available to all Gemini Advanced subscribers. That includes Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold owners, who will all get a year of Gemini Advanced with their purchase.