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Google announces AI-powered photo editing features for new Pixel phones

October 4, 2023
Google announced new AI-powered features today for the new Pixel 8 series phones such as Magic Editor, which enables background filling and subject repositioning, and Best Take, which combines multiple shots to create the best group photo. Magic Editor will let you tap or circle an object and then let it shift or resize the […]

You can now react to messages on Gmail

October 4, 2023
Gmail just got more reactive. Google is bringing emoji reactions to its email service, allowing users to add personality to their messages. Reactions include a thumbs up, a sparkling heart, a party popper, a laughing face, praying hands, the classic smiley face and more. The feature has begun rolling out to Android devices and will […]

Pixel Buds Pro update will bring AirPods-like conversation detection and listening stats

October 4, 2023
Google is updating Pixel Buds Pro this fall with features like conversation detection — which is similar to Apple’s conversation awareness features for AirPods — listening stats, and support for Bluetooth Super Wideband for better sound quality on call. The company announced at its Pixel event today that the Pixel Buds Pro uses AI to […]

Google Assistant gets a host of upgrades on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro

October 4, 2023
At a hardware event this morning, Google announced the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, its latest flagship smartphones. Among the highlights are a temperature sensor, off-device video processing and enhanced photo editing tools. But both also pack a significantly upgraded set of AI features courtesy Google Assistant, Google’s AI-powered assistant tech. On the Pixel […]

Google Pixel 8 Pro first impressions

October 4, 2023
I got to spend some time with the new Google Pixel 8 Pro ahead of its launch, and the new premium flagship is impressive, though very similar to last year’s model. The back glass is matte in a first or the Pixel Pro lineup, but the phone otherwise resembles its predecessor on the outside almost […]