Google Pixel 9 series Archives

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December 26, 2024

How to remove your activity from Gemini

Gemini is an AI-powered chatbot from Google that can summarize texts, generate images, and learn from user interactions. It retains both textual and spoken data by default, raising privacy concerns. Users can manage their activity by navigating to Gemini's web app, where they can delete activity based on various time frames or remove individual activities. Users can also turn off activity saving and adjust auto-deletion settings for data older than 3, 18, or 36 months. To delete a chat in Google Messages, users can tap the three-dot icon and confirm deletion. Gemini is the default virtual assistant for the Google Pixel 9 series and is expected to be pre-installed on many top Android devices.

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December 6, 2024

How to change Gemini’s voice on Android

Google's Gemini assistant is becoming a key feature of Android 15, potentially replacing the traditional Google Assistant. It allows for conversational exchanges through Gemini Live and can analyze documents. Users can customize Gemini's voice within the Gemini app, which affects the voice used in Gemini Live and any applications that integrate with it, including Google Assistant. The Google Pixel 9 series is highlighted as the best device for utilizing Gemini, offering superior support for features like Gemini Nano and AI-enhanced capabilities.

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November 16, 2024

Real-time Scam Detection is rolling out now in Google Phone app beta

The Scam Detection feature, powered by artificial intelligence, is now available for beta testers of the Google Phone app in the U.S. for Pixel 6 and newer models. Users must manually enable this feature, which is off by default, through the app's settings. It continuously monitors incoming calls for potential scams and alerts users if a call is suspected to be a scam. The feature does not screen calls from saved contacts, and call content is not recorded or stored. If a call is identified as likely a scam, users receive a notification and can choose to continue or end the call. Google is collecting feedback from beta testers for future updates.

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October 3, 2024

Google opens up Gemini Nano for all Android apps

Google has made its Gemini Nano AI model accessible for all Android applications, allowing it to operate locally on devices without an internet connection. Devices like the Google Pixel 9 series and Galaxy S24 series support Gemini Nano, enabling integration into apps such as Pixel Recorder and Google Messages. Google is now providing all Android app developers access to the AI Edge SDK tool, which was previously part of a closed program, to explore Gemini Nano's capabilities. Developers can currently experiment with text-to-text prompts, with plans to support additional modalities like images in the future. They are encouraged to explore various use cases, including rephrasing, smart replies, proofreading, and summarization, while also customizing Gemini Nano’s responses for their applications.

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October 2, 2024

Google Gemini Live now available to all Android users — here’s how to get access

Google has announced the rollout of Gemini Live for all Android users through the Gemini app at no cost. This assistant, first introduced with the Google Pixel 9 series, aims to enhance user interaction with a faster, more intuitive experience. Gemini Live is available in English on the Android app, with various accent options, including a British accent. Users can access Gemini Live by downloading the app, opening it, tapping Live, and following on-screen instructions. Feedback from testing indicates that Gemini Live can maintain ongoing conversations effectively, outperforming traditional text-based assistants.

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September 23, 2024

Three apps that make your Android phone’s display output feature shine

Smartphone screens have improved over the last decade but still do not match the size of portable monitors and televisions. Android devices that support DisplayPort Alternate Mode, like the Google Pixel 9 series and Samsung Galaxy S24 series, can project content onto larger displays. This allows certain apps to utilize the Presentation API for enhanced experiences. 1. Google Slides enables users to view speaker notes on their phone while displaying slides on an external screen during presentations. 2. The DraStic emulator allows users to play Nintendo DS games by displaying one screen on the phone and the other on an external display. 3. The Filmic Pro app provides a clean HDMI output, showing camera controls on the phone while offering a clear viewfinder image on an external display.

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August 28, 2024

Google adds AI summaries to its Files app in Android

The Files app in Android is set to introduce an AI feature that generates summaries of documents stored within the app, based on insights from the source code of an upcoming beta release. This feature aims to improve reliability and accuracy by summarizing user-generated documents, utilizing Google's Gemini Nano language model to scan text files and create concise descriptions. The processing is likely to occur on-device, allowing users to enable or disable the feature as desired. Currently, it is unclear if this capability will be available on non-Google Android smartphones, as it may be limited to Google’s Pixel devices.

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August 23, 2024

Oh look, Google’s AI messed up again!

The Google Pixel 9 series introduced the Pixel Studio app, which generates AI images from text prompts. Initial feedback indicates challenges with the app, including the generation of inappropriate content despite restrictions. Testers reported unsettling images, such as a cartoon character as a German soldier with a Nazi insignia and a character in a school setting surrounded by deceased children. Google stated that the AI model should not produce such images and is working to block problematic prompts on some devices. The launch of the Pixel Studio app raises concerns given previous issues with Google's Gemini image generation tool, which faced similar challenges earlier this year.

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August 8, 2024

You can try this leaked Google Pixel 9 app early — here’s how

The Pixel 9's new weather application is available for early download on Android 14 devices via APKmirror. This version is still in development and may have bugs, such as potential device crashes that can be mitigated by clearing the phone's cache. The app has transitioned from being integrated within the clock application to a standalone app, featuring a new user interface with rounded elements while keeping familiar details. Users do not need to sign in to a Google account to use the app, but signing in allows for synchronization of saved locations. Future updates may include additional features like rain notifications, weather forecasts, a weather map, and AI-generated weather summaries. Leaks suggest that preordering the Pixel 9 may offer free storage upgrades and features like call recording and transcription, though there are concerns about the upgrades to the Tensor G4 chip compared to the Tensor G3. Early versions of apps often contain bugs, so waiting for the official release is recommended for the best experience.

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August 8, 2024

The Pixel 9’s new weather app is like Dark Sky for Android – and you can try it right now

The Google Pixel 9 series is set to launch next week, featuring a revamped Weather app that is currently available for sideloading via APKMirror for devices running Android 14 or later. This version may have bugs and crashes as it is not the final iteration. The new Weather app includes a user-friendly interface, essential weather data, timely forecasts, rain alerts, and may feature AI-powered summaries and detailed maps. The official unveiling of the Weather app and Pixel 9 models is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, alongside potential announcements for Android 15 and the Google Pixel Watch 3.