Google's June Pixel update brings Gemini AI to cheaper phones
What specific steps must users of lower-specced devices take to enable the Gemini Nano model on their Pixel 8 or Pixel 8A phones?
To enable the Gemini Nano model on lower-specced devices like the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8A, users need to follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on their device.
- Navigate to Developer Options.
- Look for AICore Settings and tap on it.
- Find the toggle for Gemini Nano and enable it.
Please note that users might need to restart their device for the changes to take effect.
What new feature is Google introducing in its latest Pixel device update that enhances AI capabilities on cheaper models?
Google is introducing the mobile-ready Gemini Nano model in its latest Pixel device update, which enhances AI capabilities on cheaper models such as the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8A phones2. This feature was previously available only on the Pixel 8 Pro. The Gemini Nano model can be enabled in the developer settings on these lower-specced devices, and it powers AI features like Summarize in Recorder and Smart Reply2.
Can you describe the additional benefits Pixel 8 Pro users receive when they enable the Gemini Nano model in developer settings?
When Pixel 8 Pro users enable the Gemini Nano model in developer settings, they gain access to several benefits that enhance the capabilities of their device. These benefits include:
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Enhanced Smart Reply: The Gemini Nano model powers a more advanced Smart Reply feature in Gboard, which suggests contextually relevant responses to messages4. This feature currently supports US English for WhatsApp, Line, and KakaoTalk, with more messaging apps expected to be supported in the future.
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Improved Recorder Functionality: With Gemini Nano enabled, the Recorder app gains a new "Summarize" feature. This allows users to receive a concise overview of their recorded conversations, even when there is no network connection available.
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Developer Access: By enabling Gemini Nano in developer settings, users unlock the potential to experiment with different settings and scenarios, contributing valuable feedback to Google's development team. This also allows developers to test and optimize their applications to take advantage of Gemini Nano's capabilities.
To enable Gemini Nano on a Pixel 8 Pro, users must first enable Developer Options on their device, then navigate to the AiCore Settings within Developer Options and enable Aicore Persistent4. Once these steps are completed, the Gemini Nano-powered features will be available for use on the Pixel 8 Pro.