Discover Google’s Hidden AI Features for 2024: What You Might Have Overlooked

Google’s Annual Made by Google Event Unveils Exciting AI Innovations

On Tuesday, Google held its much-anticipated Made by Google hardware event, showcasing a plethora of new features and gadgets. Amid the whirlwind of announcements, several noteworthy AI-related features might have slipped under the radar. Let’s explore some of the most fascinating developments, including the innovative Pixel Studio and the practical Pixel Screenshots, designed to enhance your screenshot experience.

Call Notes: Summarizing Conversations for You

For those of us who sometimes struggle with short-term memory, the Call Notes feature could be a game changer. Available exclusively on the Pixel 9 series, Call Notes automatically saves a summary of your phone conversations right after a call ends. It captures details and provides a transcript, neatly stored in your call log.

While this sounds useful, it raises some concerns about privacy. Google assures users that Call Notes operates entirely on-device and notifies all call participants when recording is in progress. Still, we recommend deferring to security experts for a full assessment of these features.

Pixel Studio: Your Creative Image Generator

Introducing Pixel Studio, a cutting-edge image-generating application available solely on the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This app harnesses the power of both on-device generative AI and Google’s Imagen 3 model in the cloud. With Pixel Studio, you can craft images based on prompts that inspire you, as well as add stickers and modify your creations afterward.

While working seamlessly requires a steady internet connection due to its cloud capabilities, creations from Pixel Studio can easily be shared via Google Messages. A Google PR representative confirmed that the app currently does not generate human faces, likely due to previous challenges with Gemini’s image generation. However, no further details on safeguards against potentially harmful content were provided.

Pixel Screenshots: Searchable and Convenient

For those who frequently take screenshots—be it tickets, QR codes, or boarding passes—finding specific images can be cumbersome. Enter Pixel Screenshots, a new feature that leverages AI to analyze screenshots, allowing users to search for captured text, objects, and people. Unlike previous offerings from Google Photos, Pixel Screenshots operates locally, enhancing user privacy.

Consider this scenario: Your friend, an avid squirrel lover, has a birthday approaching. You’ve scoured Google Chrome, taking numerous screenshots of squirrel-themed gifts. Pixel Screenshots will analyze these images and make them searchable, so all you need to do is type “squirrel” in the app, and it will present all relevant results. Not only that, but it will also include links to where you found each item, along with a summary of the content.

Additionally, Pixel Screenshots will assist in locating essential information, such as door codes and addresses across your photos.

Explore the future of AI with Google’s latest hardware innovations, designed to make your daily tasks easier and more organized.