Android Takes the Lead: Pixel 9 Launch Introduces New AI Experience for Smartphones

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The main updates from this Google event include:

  1. Launch of four Pixel 9 series AI phones: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

  2. Introduction of Gemini Live feature, supporting free-flowing voice communication with Gemini, similar to GPT-4's advanced voice mode.

  3. Gemini supports cross-app calling, enabling seamless experience while promising to protect users' personal data security.

  4. AI image function upgrades, introducing new features like Add me and Magic Editor.

  5. Pixel 9 series equipped with Tensor G4 processor and Gemini Nano multimodal model.

  6. Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL camera hardware upgrades, using Sony IMX 858 sensors.

  7. Google calls the Pixel 9 series camera "the world's first AI camera", emphasizing AI enhancement.

  8. Upgrade of AI image editing features like Best Take, adding the Add me function to insert oneself into photos.

  9. Magic Editor function upgrade, supporting more complex image editing operations.

Overall, Google demonstrates its vision of reshaping smartphones using AI by deeply integrating Gemini and other AI features into Pixel phones, aiming to take the lead in the AI phone sector.