Google has announced its upcoming plans to introduce on-device AI-powered functionalities, including recording summaries and intelligent replies, on the Pixel 8. These features will leverage Gemini Nano, a small-sized model launched by Google last year specifically designed to operate efficiently on devices.
This announcement comes after a Google representative recently said that Gemini Nano won’t come to the Pixel 8 due to “hardware limitations.”
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The company announced that the Summarizer feature in Recorder and Smart Reply in Gboard will be made available as a developer preview in the upcoming Pixel feature drop, reports TechCrunch.
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These features were initially announced during the Pixel 8 launch last October. Until now, Gemini Nano-powered functionalities have only been accessible on the Pixel 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S24.
“Running large language models on phones with different memory specs can deliver different user experiences, so we have been testing and validating this on Pixel 8. We’re excited to provide the opportunity for more enthusiasts and developers to try out Gemini Nano, where we hope to get more feedback and see more innovation,” the company said.
Until now, Google has mainly concentrated on developing AI-powered features that rely on cloud computing, even when tailored for mobile devices.
In January, Google introduced “Circle to Search” for select Pixel and Samsung devices. This week, the company announced that more Pixel and Samsung phones, along with select tablets, will receive the Circle to Search feature. These devices will get the feature starting next week: Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7a, Samsung Galaxy S23 series, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series. Additionally, the feature will receive an update to support instant translation of on-screen content.
