Google adds generative AI 'Gemini Nano' to Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a, announces support for external displays and car collision detection on Pixel Watch 2
On June 11, 2024, Google announced that the features of its generative AI, Gemini Nano, which had previously only been available on the Pixel 8 Pro due to hardware limitations, are now available on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a.
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Gemini Nano is the most efficient on-device AI of the multimodal AI ' Gemini ' announced in December 2023, and was introduced to the Pixel 8 Pro at the same time as its announcement. However, until now, Google has decided not to add Gemini Nano to the Pixel 8 due to hardware limitations, despite the fact that it is equipped with the same SoC, Tensor G3, as the Pixel 8 Pro.
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However, in March 2024, Google suddenly changed its policy and announced that it would introduce the Gemini Nano to the Pixel 8 as well.
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Google has reported that Gemini Nano will be available to Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a users in the Pixel series update program 'Feature Drop' in June 2024. In order to use Gemini Nano on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a, you will need to switch to developer mode .
With the introduction of the Gemini Nano to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a, all Pixel 8 series users can now take advantage of features such as 'Recorder app transcription,' 'mirroring to an external display using a USB Type-C cable,' and 'locating the phone even when it's turned off or the battery is dead.'
The Feature Drop also announced an update for the Pixel Watch. The 'Car Accident Detection' feature introduced in the Pixel Watch 2 allows the smartwatch to check the user's safety if the user believes they have been involved in a serious car accident, and if they need help or are unresponsive, automatically calls emergency services. Emergency contacts set on the smartphone are also automatically notified, and the user's real-time location information can be sent. In addition, the fall detection function on the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 has been updated, and it is said that it can now detect bicycle falls more accurately.
In addition, Pixel Watch allows detailed control of smart home devices, such as adjusting the temperature of the air conditioner, dimming the lights, adjusting the direction and strength of the fan, etc. In addition, by adding your favorite smart home devices to the watch face, you can quickly access them when you want to adjust the temperature, lighting, etc.
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