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The Pixel 8 is finally here! Google showed off what its latest flagship Android phone can do, and there’s a lot to be excited about. During the announcement, Google showed off a Zoom Enhance for the Pixel 8 Pro, and this can come in handy during moments when you just need a bit more reach.
If you’re looking to know more about this phone, you can check out our Pixel 8 Preview. It has a ton of information that you should know about this phone. It’s the best place to start if you’re thinking about picking up one of these phones.
But, don’t stop there. Google’s a busy bee, and it also announced the new Pixel Watch 2. This is the latest smart wearable from the company, and it brings some notable improvements over last year’s watch. You can also read up on that device on our site Android Headlines.
The Pixel 8 has a new Zoom Enhance feature
Google is prioritizing on-device AI and has been since the Pixel 6. During the event, the company announced that the Pixel 8 is the first phone with an AI image model on-device. One of the features capitalizing on this is the new Zoom Enhance feature.
This feature is reminiscent of the “Enhance” function you see in science fiction movies and shows. The user in these shows zooms in on an image to the point where it’s pixelated and simply “enhances” the images to create picture-perfect quality.
Well, Google is one step closer to creating that reality. The Zoom Enhacnce feature will allow you to pinch in on an image. If the image happens to be blurry or pixelated when you zoom, Google’s AI tricker kicks in.
Using generative AI, Google Photos will basically reconstruct the image as close to the original as possible. Since it regenerates the picture, it will be able to generate the image in perfect quality rather than using the light data available in the image.
This is a Pixel 8 Pro-exclusive feature. It uses the on-device AI that’s present in the Tensor 3G chip. If you’re excited about this feature, it will be launching on the Pixel 8 Pro with the December feature drop.
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Why wait for your new phone? You can pre-order your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro today. Just follow the links below.