Google’s newest Gemini AI update aims to forecast how you can obtain essential information to enhance your photography skills or to function as a tailored health and sleep adviser for addressing various concerns.
The newly announced Pixel 10 features a Magic Cue capability for Android devices that enables chatbots to sift through digital content and present relevant information concerning their phones as needed.
When contacting an airline, your reservation details will automatically appear in the phone app via Gmail. Similarly, if a friend texts about Sunday brunch, Gemini will propose the ideal coffee shop and display your calendar alongside the message.
This capability is part of an array of artificial intelligence enhancements for the latest Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro fold Phones. Each device boasts a new Tensor G5 chip that executes magic cues and additional AI functions locally.
Leo Gebbie, a principal analyst at CCS Insight, observed that Google “effectively utilizes AI on-device more than its competitors,” noting that the Magic Cue feature represents “an initial stride towards a much-anticipated agent AI experience that has been long-promised on smartphones.”
He further stated: “Google can leverage the fact that many Android users already have well-populated apps such as Gmail, Calendar, Maps, and others for personal data. This amalgamates the information in a more practical manner than ever before.”
The Pixel 10 is equipped with a Tensor G5 chip that facilitates magical cues and other AI functionalities locally. Photo: Google
The Pixel 10 features an enhanced imaging system with a 6.3-inch OLED display and a 10.8-megapixel 5x telephoto camera for the first time, evolving from the previous models which had two cameras. The Pixel 10 Pro is available in two sizes, with options for a 6.3-inch or 6.8-inch display, and includes three cameras with a 48MP telephoto lens capable of 10x optical zoom.
The Pixel 10 Pro fold is among the first foldable phones boasting complete IP68 water and dust resistance, akin to standard slab devices, as Google aims to address concerns regarding flexible screen durability. It shares a camera system similar to that of the Pixel 10.
The device also supports multiple AI photography features, including a new camera coach that utilizes Google’s AI server to evaluate the scenes in front of the camera and provide suggestions for improved framing, angles, and lighting.
The Pixel 10 starts at £799 (899 Euros/$799/$1,349), whereas the Pixel 10 Pro begins at £999 (€1,099/$999/$1,699) and will be available from August 28th. The Pixel 10 fold will be priced from £1,749 (€1,899/$1,799/$2,699) and will launch on October 9th.
Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Bud 2a
The Pixel Watch 4 Smartwatch brings Gemini to your wrist, serving as a personal AI health coach. Photo: Google
Google has also unveiled the Pixel Watch 4 Smartwatch, which integrates Gemini to offer personalized health coaching on your wrist. Utilizing the new Fitbit app, Gemini can devise customized fitness and sleep plans, track training impacts in real-time, and respond to health and fitness inquiries in a chatbot style.
Available in two sizes, the Pixel Watch 4 features a dome-shaped display that is 10% larger than its predecessor. It is the first smartwatch capable of providing SOS satellite-based emergency services in the U.S. when off the grid. This model is also the first designed with maintainability in mind, allowing for easier repair of the battery and screen, aiming to compete with Apple and Samsung in this regard. It starts at £349 (499 Euros/$349/$579).
In addition, the Pixel Buds 2a offers a more affordable option for Google’s compact Bluetooth earphones, priced at £129 (€149/$129/$239). They incorporate the same Tensor A1 chip found in the premium Buds Pro 2, along with noise cancellation and integrated Gemini AI assistants. The Bud 2a charging case is designed with a replaceable battery, although the earphones themselves are not repairable.
Source: www.theguardian.com
