4 october 2023
By: SAMIRA SIDDIQUI
From the incredible Google Pixel 8 to game-changing AI integration, here are the highlights that stole the Made By Google event.
– Google has launched the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro & Pixel Watch 2. – The standard Pixel 8 is priced at $699, while the Pro variant costs $999. – Both phones are powered by Google's new Tensor G3 chipset & come with Android 14 pre-installed.
– The Pixel Watch 2 is open for preorders, with a starting price of $349. – Some features from the Fitbit Sense 2 have been integrated into the Pixel Watch 2.
Google leverages AI and the Pixel 8's camera hardware to enhance photo quality and achieve a significant improvement in video capabilities.
- Pixel 8 Pro introduces custom generative AI for Zoom Enhance, delivering an 'Enhance' dream come true. - Pixel 8 Pro runs generative AI models directly on-device, 150x faster than its predecessor.
– Pixel Buds Pro receive AI enhancements. – Features include automatic audio pausing, transparency mode activation, and a remarkable 50% reduction in latency.
- Fitbit app now has generative AI. - The new Fitbit app for the Pixel Watch 2 will use generative AI capabilities to access the user's workouts, providing detailed data.
- Magic Editor offers Photoshop-like photo editing with generative AI. - Audio Magic Eraser identifies and controls distinct sounds in videos.