October 6, 2023
- Google surprised everyone with the build quality and features in the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro.
- New benchmarks for Android devices are being set by these phones, which have cutting-edge software and AI.
Google has introduced the Pixel 8 series, consisting of two handsets: the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Additionally, they unveiled the Pixel Watch 2 at the same event. The standout features of these releases are the enhanced software experience and advanced AI capabilities.
Crystal Clear Display
The Pixel 8 boasts a 6.2-inch Actua Display, which is smaller than the Pixel 7’s screen. However, it offers a 42% brighter display compared to the Pixel 7. The Pixel 8 is available in three colors: Rose, Hazel, and Obsidian, and features a polished glass back with satin metal accents.
The Pixel 8 Pro, on the other hand, claims to have the brightest screen yet. It comes in three colors: Porcelain, Bay, and Obsidian, and offers additional features like a matte glass back with a polished metal frame.
State-of-the-Art AI Camera
If you’re in search of a smartphone with an exceptional AI camera, the Pixel 8 could be the ideal choice. Both the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro feature powerful camera systems that deliver outstanding photo and video quality, along with revolutionary editing capabilities.
The updated user interface of the camera app simplifies navigation and recording in your preferred photo and video modes. Additionally, the Pixel 8 Pro provides Pro Controls, granting you greater creative control over the Pixel Camera with options such as shutter speed, ISO settings, 50 MP photos at all zoom levels, and more.
Magic Editor at Your Fingertips
The Magic Editor is an experimental editing feature in Google Photos that leverages generative AI to assist users in making intricate edits. With it, you can:
- Resize or reposition subjects
- Alter backgrounds
- Eliminate distractions
- Rearrange people within an image
- Fill in missing elements, such as a bench or cityscape behind a boy holding balloons
- Populate the sky with fluffy white clouds
Other AI-powered photo editing features on the Google Pixel 8 include:
Audio Magic Eraser, which enables users to edit and separate audio frequencies in a clip.
Best Take, which uses a series of images to blend facial expressions and generate the best possible picture.
Time-Saving Features
Now, you can explore webpages in greater detail and instantly gain additional context. The Pixel can summarize webpages, making it easy to grasp the main ideas. Furthermore, it can translate webpages and read text aloud, allowing you to listen to publications while on the go.
The Google Pixel 8 has improved its understanding of human speech nuances, enabling more natural conversations. It will pause before responding if you hesitate or use filler words like “um.” Additionally, for multilingual users, you can swiftly compose, edit, and send messages using your voice.
Pricing
The Google Pixel 8 is priced at $699, and the Pixel 8 Pro is priced at $999. The sale begins on October 12, 2023.
