Google has finally introduced its generative AI within the Pixel: the latest two models can create wallpapers on the fly thanks to a new update. Thanks to it, the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro have access to wallpapers generated with AI. And we tried it.
With as much excitement about generative AI as new features, it makes sense that Google, the company that started it all with its training tools and models, wants to stay at the forefront. Gemini is your main stronghold in the area of personal use; with three different models where Gemini Pro, the middleman, can now be tested on Google Bard. The most compact, called Gemini Nano, is intended for devices; with the Google Pixel 8 Pro as guinea pigs. In the meantime, generative AI functionality is starting to be present.
Unique, AI-generated wallpapers on Pixel 8
Google has anticipated the customization feature and it will reach the Pixel 8 with the second quarterly update. However, since this update is circulating in its beta format, it can now be tested. We installed it on our Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, it works pretty well and opens the door to creating unique wallpapers in seconds and almost to taste.
What we have highlighted should be clear, because the new wallpaper maker does not generate images with full instructions for use: The tool offers different predefined themes where you can alternate certain words which will result in a new creation generated instantly. The possibilities are very wide, but not unlimited; which undermines some of the true potential of generative AI.
The wallpaper creator has predefined commands, it does not allow us to write a prompt from scratch. We can only change a few words
As soon as you open the wallpapers app on a Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, with the latest quarterly update installed, the option “AI-created wallpaper» appears to the left of “Emoji Workshop”, a tool that arrived with Android 14. When opening wallpapers with AI we will have different themes to expect; which are predefined commands or prompts that allow you to modify different keywords.
We can move between different topics and alternate words in order based on certain predefined characteristics. Google’s AI will compose the wallpapers, offering four alternatives; between which we can move by sliding our finger horizontally. It is also possible for the AI to completely decide the order with the “Inspire me” option.
The wallpaper tool, still in testing, allows you to customize the background of the Google Pixel in an exclusive way: in principle, all wallpapers created with AI are unique and created on site. Of course, not on the device: Internet access is necessary for AI to do its jobat the moment it does not take advantage of the advantages of Gemini Nano (despite the fact that it is in principle present in the Google Pixel 8 thanks to the AI Core application, included in the system).
We are missing an open generation, but, for now, the operation is attractive, it obtains high quality results and opens the door to unprecedented customization in smartphones: It is no longer necessary to search for wallpapers to find the originalsthe Google Pixel 8 are capable of doing them themselves.
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