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Alphabet’s Google on Wednesday launched Pixel 8 smartphones and a brand new smartwatch that integrates its synthetic intelligence know-how extra deeply into the corporate’s key shopper devices. The upgrades to the Pixel telephones – standard with images lovers and customers preferring the inventory Android expertise – might make them extra engaging to buyers planning their vacation season purchases.
Google beefed up the Pixel lineup with its newest cell processor, Tensor G3, which brings a number of machine studying and generative AI fashions natively on the system.
It might assist customers accomplish new AI options for images, summarizing internet pages, and blocking out spam calls, executives stated at a Made by Google occasion on Thursday.
The upper-end Pixel 8 Professional additionally will get a temperature sensor and Google stated it had filed an utility with the FDA to allow the Thermometer App to take physique temperature.
Pixel 8 begins at $699 and Pixel 8 Professional at $999 – $100 pricier than the earlier technology fashions. They are going to be accessible from Oct. 12.
“Google was clearly centered on driving the cell AI message in right this moment’s occasion and having AI on the system/consumer might be an enormous subject for the trade going ahead,” stated IDC analyst Ryan Reith.
“If supported by sturdy advertising and marketing, Google might drive increased market share with this lineup, particularly within the U.S.”
Google additionally introduced plans so as to add generative synthetic intelligence capabilities to its digital assistant, permitting it to do issues like assist folks plan a visit or make amends for emails after which ask follow-up questions.
The corporate launched Google Watch 2, an improve over the primary smartwatch launched in October final yr, beginning at $349. It will get a digital crown and superior health-tracking options powered by AI.
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