The brand new Pixel 9 phones with Google AI are here. Google launched the latest series in its Made for Google event on the 13th of August. There are four variants in the Pixel 9 series – Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. These new phones promise a seamless integration with AI for most functions available on the devices.
A version of Google AI is also available on various Android phones like Samsung and Motorola. Google, however, has stepped up the AI available on the Pixel 9 series. Brand new features on Pixel 9 make it a marked improvement over the previous model, Pixel 8.
Google AI – Gemini: An Introduction
Gemini is Google’s most capable and general AI model. It is built to be multimodal right from the beginning. Multimodal refers to its ability to understand various inputs together. It can integrate different commands like text, voice, images, code and video to generate an output. The results are natural. They do not seem machine-generated. Gemini is built to perform a wide scale of tasks. There are three versions of Gemini. The Pixel 9 series uses the Nano, which runs on devices.
The latest version of Gemini will be later available on other devices. The launch of the Pixel 9 series has given Google an edge over Apple. Apple has released its AI called Apple Intelligence. It is currently available to developers for testing. They are expected to roll out in the iPhones scheduled to be released in 2025.
The Google Pixel Series: A Look
The Google AI-laden Pixel Series phones are the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Features
The Pixel 9 series is extremely stylish and looks premium. The back is matte and the sides have a metal finish. The Camera bar on the back is placed horizontally in the centre elevating its look. Durability is twice that of the Pixel 8. Super Actua displays are designed to give brighter and sharper displays.
Operating System: Android 14. Pixel 9 will be the first to receive Andriod 15 on release. Each Pixel 9 device will have seven years of Operating System, Pixel Drops and security updates.
Camera: 48 MP ultrawide cameras. A huge jump from 12 MP on the Pixel 8. Autofocus on the front camera for sharper pictures.
Battery: Fast Battery charging and battery sharing. Up to 100 hours of battery life on battery saver mode. It has 20% more battery life when compared to Pixel 8, in active use.
Chip: All Pixel 9 phones are powered by the new Tensor G4 silicon chip. It is the fastest in its class. It completely supports the multimodality of Google AI.
Some of the more interesting AI features on Pixel 9
Pixel Studio: Allows users to create images by giving text commands.
Pixel Screenshots: This is a useful app. The Screenshot app helps to retrieve information from screenshots. Normally, screenshots get lost in the gallery. This app can help you to find the required screenshot with a keyword. It can summarize the screenshot along with the links to the source of the screenshot.
Weather App: One of the most used applications on any phone is the weather app. The Pixel 9 Weather App powered by Google AI will give a custom weather report. It may suggest users carry an umbrella or wear a raincoat if the weather is likely to turn rainy.
Add Me: This delightful feature allows for an integrated picture made from two different ones. Normally, the photographer is out of the picture. Using this feature, a person may take a family picture. Another family member takes the next photo. The first photographer will be in the second photo. Google AI can seamlessly merge both photographs and have all family members present in one photo.
Magic Editor: This can help you plan the picture of your dreams. With enhanced editing abilities you can add or delete items from the photos. It is much easier to create images as desired.
Autofocus helps to click better pictures.
Real Tone: Real Tone provides true-to-natural skin tone pictures. Sharp and bright pictures.
Guided Framing: Helps people with low vision to take better selfies.
Gemini: Gemini is the default assistant on all Pixel 9 devices. It can scan emails and documents and find what is being searched. You can take photos of ingredients and ask for a recipe with those ingredients. It can search the Home screen and provide help as required.
Gemini Live: Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 ProXL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold will get a year of Gemini Advanced with their phones. Gemini Advanced lets the user talk to Gemini AI like a human. This feature is not available on Pixel 9. This is an advanced AI that helps users in a variety of tasks. It can communicate like a human. The tones can be chosen. It can identify codes, and help find misplaced objects like house keys.
Google Pixel Series Pricing In India
Starting Price
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: From $1,799
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: From $1,099
Google Pixel 9: From $799
Google Pixel Pro: From $999
Conclusion
The Pixel 9 series is the launchpad of Google’s intensive AI push. Phones and associated products are not its major income sources. The launch of Pixel 9 and Gemini Live will get users interested in Gemini Live. It is a powerful application and can streamline tasks and day-to-day activities. It can bolster subscriptions to Google’s Advanced Gemini.
The Pixel 9 series is a powerful phone that will attract attention. Professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives and students will be interested. It is a premium product and commands a price accordingly. AI is here and Pixel 9 is leading the way.
