As expected, Google has decided to transfer some of the AI tools from the Samsung Galaxy S24 to the Google Pixel. And they will arrive in a few days: February ‘feature’ is loaded with artificial intelligence. Not only that, it also brings a new color for the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro: mint green.
Circle to search (or Circle to search by its original name) is one of Google’s most important new features. After testing it on a Samsung Galaxy S24, we are surprised that it was not released first on the Pixel, this shows that the relationship between Samsung and Google goes well beyond the installation of Android on the Galaxy. Just point on the screen to search, without the need to take screenshots and attach them to Google Lens; a success which has now reached the Google Pixel.
January “Feature Drop” waters the Google Pixel with AI
Circle to search on a Samsung Galaxy S24
Google showed today what will be the next update with new features for its Google Pixel, the so-called “Feature drop” for January. In addition to updating device security and improve its fluidity and stabilityGoogle is taking the opportunity to expand various AI tools to make everything from searches to creating Emojis easier.
As confirmed by the company, this new update, whose deployment will begin this Friday, January 25, will gradually reach the Google Pixel until the deployment is completed in February. This, yes, Not all new features will be available across the full range of phonesbecause some will only target the most recent ones.
With the next major Google Pixel update, owners of these phones will receive the following:
- Circle to search. All you have to do is point to the screen and the mobile will search based on what is on that part of the screen. Only available for Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
- Magic writing in Google Messages. The SMS and RCS application will offer automatic composition and responses based on context. It will be available from the Pixel 6, although in the Pixel 8 Pro the processing will be done on the device thanks to Gemini Nano.
- Replies with custom emojis. In the Google Messages application, you will have the possibility to create Fotomojis: upload one of your photos, choose the style and send it. These Photomojis will be saved in a separate folder so as not to lose them.
- Quick Share is now available. The move from Nearby Sharing to Quick Sharing comes with January’s “feature removal.”
In addition to the new AI features and the move to the new Quick Share, Google is launching a new color for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro: mint green is now available in the Google Store.
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