Time: 2024-08-14
Today , at the ninth Made by Google event , the company unveiled new updates across Gemini , Android , and the Pixel lineup . Google believes that AI can enhance daily productivity , learning opportunities , and self - expression . The integration of AI into devices is a key focus for Google , with innovations at every level of the tech stack from research and models to Android OS and premium hardware with custom silicon chips.
The latest Pixel devices announced at the event include the Pixel 9 phones , Pixel 9 Pro Fold , Pixel Watch 3 , and Pixel Buds Pro 2 . These new products will offer enhanced capabilities to users , with updates on design , processors , and AI features . Google is also providing information on where these products will be available and how users can sign up for product updates on the Google Store.
The Pixel 9 series has expanded this year , with the addition of one standard model the Pixel 9 and three Pro models : the Pixel 9 Pro , Pixel 9 Pro XL , and Pixel 9 Pro Fold . These devices feature updated designs , new Tensor G4 processors , and advanced AI features . The Pixel 9 Pro comes in two sizes , with the standard Pixel 9 having a 6.3 - inch screen and the 9 Pro XL offering a larger 6.8 - inch screen . The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has been updated with tweaks to its size and shape , making it thinner and taller than the previous model.
One standout feature of all three Pro devices is the 16 GB of RAM , while the Pixel 9 comes with 12 GB . The updated Gemini Nano model in the Pixel 9 series adds multimodality for analyzing images , speech , and text . New AI features include a Recall - like ability to catalog information from screenshots , a Pixel Studio app for illustrations , and AI magic for photo editing.
On the camera front , the Pixel 9 series includes a 50 - megapixel f/1.7 main camera , updated ultrawide cameras , and a new 42 - megapixel selfie camera with autofocus in the Pro models . The video capabilities have been enhanced with features like Video Boost for creating upscaled 8 K footage . The Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers a unique inner screen experience with improved brightness for easier outdoor use.
Google has also introduced Satellite SOS to the Pixel 9 series for emergency services when outside of phone reception . These devices will ship with Android 14 and offer seven years of OS updates and security patches . Despite compromises made for thinner profiles , the Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers unique features like dual selfie cameras and a brighter inner screen for an improved user experience.
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