Pixel Drops are among the reasons to give in for a Google smartphone. These are new feature packs delivered every quarter and generally exclusive to the Pixel.
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This new June Pixel Drop concerns both smartphones and watches, but also the Pixel Tablet.
For Pixel smartphones
We start with what concerns Pixel phones.
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a receive Gemini
Google has several generative AI models, ranging from Gemini 1.5 Pro to Gemini Nano. The latter is the least powerful version, but also the most energy efficient, designed to run on smartphones. Until now, the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8a did not benefit from this, with the Pixel Drop in June, they joined the club of smartphones integrating Gemini Nano.
To activate it, you will still need to activate the developer options and modify a setting.
Improved transcriptions
In the Recorder application, it is possible to create a transcription of an audio recording. Google announces that it has improved this transcription. She is now able to “detect and include names of speakers” and the summary is supposed to be ” more detailed “. It is also now possible to extract it on Google Docs for example, which should make it easier to use.
External display via USB-C
While the iPhone 15 has offered it since their release, the Pixel 8, 8 Pro and 8a will now be able to display content on a large screen from their USB-C port. All you have to do is plug a cable connected to a screen and a window will ask you to create a mirror image of your screen.
Number search
One of Google’s best ideas for its Pixels is undoubtedly the ability of its Phone application to effectively filter spam. The Mountain View firm goes further by giving the possibility of carrying out a search based on a number.
And also…
Other new features are coming:
- Locate a Pixel even when it is turned off;
- The camera can spot when you smile in HDR+ mode and choose the right shot;
- The Pixel Fold, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro will make it easier to select the photo module of your choice.
Pixel Watch: some additions
The Pixel Watch also gets some interesting features. First up we have accident detection on the Pixel Watch. Also, you will now be able to link your Paypal account to your Google Wallet application.
Enough to facilitate payments for those who are not lucky enough to have a bank compatible with the Google application. Finally, the Google Home application is evolving and allows you to access your favorites or a connected device.
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