Do you have a Pixel phone, watch or tablet? So you will be happy to learn that Google has just released a new update for its devices, called “June Feature Drop”. On the program: new features for your photos, your calls, your security and more.
First of all, Gemini NanoGoogle’s most effective AI model for on-device tasks, is now available for Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel 8a as a developer option.
As a reminder, Gemini Nano is the smallest and most efficient version of Google’s large family of language models. It is specially designed to run on device hardware, making it ideal for tasks requiring rapid response (such as text summarization).
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This feature helps improve device performance and reduce power consumption. But that’s not all ! Gemini Nano is also used to improve in-app conversation transcriptions Recorder (audio recordings). Indeed, it can now detect and include speaker names to improve conversation transcriptions. This feature is particularly useful for students, journalists, or many other professions who need to take notes during lectures or meetings.
The Pixel 8a, Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro can now view content on a larger screen, like a computer monitor, by connecting via USB-C. This feature is ideal for people who need to work on documents on a larger screen, view a video or present a presentation. With a larger screen, you can enjoy your favorite content in the best conditions.
Functionality Find My Device has been improved to allow you to locate your phone even when it is turned off or the battery is empty, while keeping your location data encrypted and private. This feature is particularly useful if your device is lost or stolen. But that’s not all ! This feature is also ideal for people who tend to forget where they put their phone. With Find My Device, you can easily find your device in seconds.
Pixels can now automatically identify the best moment for an HDR+ photo with a single press of the shutter, so you can easily take a photo where your face is in focus with a beautiful smile. And you can manually choose which lens you want to use when taking photos, to give you more control over capturing the perfect photo.
Another welcome new feature: you can now do a reverse phone number lookup directly from your call log.
Other new features for the Pixel Watch and Pixel Tablet
For Pixel Watches:
- Car Collision Detection has been added as a new safety feature for Pixel Watch 2, to give you more ways to stay safe and get help when you need it most, even when you’re don’t have your Pixel phone.
- You can now link your PayPal account to Google Wallet on your watch for added convenience the next time you go to pay for something in store.
For the Pixel Tablet:
- Your Pixel Tablet will now have richer doorbell notifications when in hub mode, to give you insight into who’s at your front door. You can talk to them with a two-way conversation, or send them a quick reply.
- The new “Google Home Favorites” widget gives you even faster access to your compatible connected devices. You’ll get quick, customizable home automation controls on the home screen of your phone and tablet, so you can access your thermostat or turn on your lights with just a tap.
