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Google introduces Pixel 9 and Gemini Live

pixel 9 & gemini live

Early this week was the day: Google's much-anticipated Made by Google event. This event revolved entirely around artificial intelligence (AI). In the spotlight were the brand new Pixel 9 series and Gemini Live, Google's advanced AI assistant. With these announcements, Google is taking a clear step toward fully integrating AI into all their products, from smartphones to smart home devices. But what exactly does this mean for users? We discuss it in this article.

What's coming?

Gemini Live: The New Standard in AI Assistants

Gemini Live is more than a simple upgrade to Google Assistant. This new AI assistant is going to replace Google Assistant on Android phones. The idea behind Gemini Live is that you can have conversations naturally with your phone. You can ask questions, get help with various tasks and even pause in a conversation to pick up later where you left off. This makes Gemini Live a powerful tool for the people who want to get a lot out of their smartphone.

Gemini on Pixel: Contextual help at your fingertips

One notable feature of Gemini on the new Pixel phones is the ability to get contextual help simply by holding down the power button. Whether you're busy writing an email, planning your week, or learning a new language, you can let Gemini support you. This makes using your smartphone not only easier, but also much more efficient. No more struggling to find the right information, Gemini already has the answer ready for you.

Gemini Extensions: Multitasking gets easier than ever

Gemini Extensions makes AI even more accessible by integrating the assistant with various Google apps, such as Gmail, Maps, YouTube Music and Drive. This means you can multitask more efficiently without switching apps. Imagine this: while planning a route in Maps, you can simultaneously organize your emails and listen to your favorite music, all with Gemini's help. This integration makes the daily use of your devices a lot more productive.

Pixel Studio: Get creative anytime, anywhere

In addition to Gemini Live, Google is also introducing Pixel Studio, an app that uses AI to generate images. Whether you work on your phone or in the cloud, Pixel Studio allows you to create visual content with ease. This tool is ideal for anyone who wants to create attractive visuals quickly and easily without requiring in-depth knowledge of graphic design.

Call Notes and Reimagine: AI for efficiency and creativity

Call Notes and Reimagine are two other features that show how AI can improve our daily lives. Call Notes lets you summarize phone calls and create transcripts right on your phone. This not only ensures optimal privacy, but also a more efficient workflow, especially if you spend a lot of time on your phone.

Reimagine goes a step further by allowing you to edit parts of images with AI-generated content based on text. So there are many new opportunities for creative editing, without the need for complex software.

Magic Editor updates: Automatic suggestions for perfect photos

Another impressive feature Google is introducing is the Magic Editor. This tool offers automatic suggestions for cropping and adjusting photos. Whether you are a professional photographer or just want to enhance your vacation photos, Magic Editor ensures that your photos always look their best. This makes photo editing easier and faster.


With Gemini, Google is not just targeting phones. The new Nest Thermostat uses Gemini for more natural voice interaction, and Google TV Streamer will soon get Gemini features as well.

Gemini Live is first available to Gemini Advanced subscribers with an Android phone (in English). iOS and more languages will follow soon.

You can download and use the Gemini app on Android devices or you can activate Gemini in your Google app on an iPhone (via Settings -> Other Settings -> check 'Show Gemini'). Then in Home at the top next to 'Search' click on the blue Gemini icon. With that, you switch to Gemini.

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