Pixel 8 Pro houses its own generative AI model here's what it means
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Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:30:47 +0000
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Thanks to the generative AI model, the Pixel 8 Pro has a better Magic Eraser tool and the ability to clean up zoomed in images.
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At the tail end of its recent Made By Google event , the tech giant revealed the Pixel 8 Pro hosts its very own generative AI to help run certain features on the smartphone.
Be aware the devices onboard AI wont be on the same level as the companys
most advanced models. Instead, research teams came together to create a more distilled version thats able to fit inside the Pixel 8 Pro and its still plenty powerful. According to Rick Osterloh , Senior Vice President of
Devices and Services at Google, the flagship phone can run generative AI with up to 150 times more computations than the largest [model] on the Pixel 7. He goes on to say this tech enables improved experiences.
For example, the Magic Eraser tool on the Pixel 8 Pro is capable of
generating new pixels to fill in the spaces left behind by removed objects or people. No smudges, no blending. Everything looks relatively clean. In one of the demonstrations, they had Magic Eraser remove a car from a photograph. It looks pretty good, for the most part. However, the now empty space does look
a little smudged. Its not perfect tech. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Google) Image 2 of 2 (Image credit: Google) New AI-powered features
The upgraded Magic Eraser will be available at launch with more AI-boosted features arriving later down the line. In total, there will be three more.
First, the Recorder app will receive a summarization tool to break down a recording into a concise, informative list highlighting key points. Next, the Gboard app will gain Smart Replies offering high-quality reply suggestions' while texting. The AI allows it to better understand the context of a conversation.
The most impressive of the trio, by far, is Zoom Enhance. Utilizing the power of a proprietary imaging model, the feature will sharpen zoomed-in
photographs clearing up any pixelization. Google demonstrated this by getting up close to one of the towers on the Golden Gate Bridge and enhancing it. Its impressive, but like Magic Eraser, its not perfect.
In the low-quality image, you can see a few cables of the Golden Gate Bridge behind some clouds. However, in the cleaned-up version, the tips of the
cables disappear. Its a small flaw but it is noticeable if you look closely. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Google) Image 2 of 2 (Image credit: Google )
Google plans to roll out the upcoming trio this December. Its unknown which will be the first to reach Pixel 8 Pro owners although we did reach out to Google for more information. This story will be updated at a later time. The company isnt stopping there as Osterloh teased more AI-boosted software will be added to the smartphone in the years to come. And it appears theres a lot in store as the device will receive seven years of OS upgrades.
The Pixel 8 Pro is currently available for pre-order on Googles website for $999 . It launches on October 12.
Generative AI as a whole has come a long way from late 2022 when its main public application was to generate text. Now were seeing it improve the quality of zoomed-in photographs like something out of a sci-fi movie.
If youre curious to know other interesting uses of artificial intelligence, check out TechRadars massive list of the best AI tools for 2023 . You might also like Hands on: Google Pixel Watch 2 review: lighter, faster, and maybe better Your Google Pixel Buds Pro have just got a lot smarter and better connected Google Pixel 8 Pro's Best Take feature will fix your group photos, and I love it
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