Google today announced that it will soon roll out on-device AI-powered features such as summary recording and smart replies to the Pixel 8. These features are based on the Gemini Nano, a smaller model Google released last year, and are ready to run right away. on your device.
The company said Summerizer in Recorder and Smart Reply in Gboard will be released as developer previews in the next Pixel feature drop. The company announced these features when the Pixel 8 was launched in October last year. Previously, the Gemini Nano-powered feature was only available on Pixel 8 Pro and Galaxy S24.
“Running large language models on phones with different memory specifications can provide a different user experience, so we've been testing and validating this on the Pixel 8. “We're excited to give more enthusiasts and developers the opportunity to try out Gemini Nano. We look forward to getting more feedback and seeing more innovations,” the company said.
Until now, Google has primarily worked on AI-powered features that rely primarily on the cloud, even for mobile devices.
Google introduced “Circle to Search” for some Pixel and Samsung devices in January. The company announced this week that more Pixel and Sasmung smartphones and some tablets are coming with the Circle to Search feature. This feature itself will also be updated to support instant translation of on-screen content.