Google detailed the rollout of its major Pixel December feature drop.
Its AI Gemini is picking up several updates like a Spotify extension, calling/texting abilities, and “Saved info with Gemini.”
The Pixel 9 series receives help from Gemini Nano for screened calls, updates to Pixel Screenshots, and the Fold series grabs a “Dual-Screen” update.
These updates are hitting Pixel devices today (Dec 5).
Google’s latest Pixel feature drop might help stymie the lingering chill of December with loads of new features.
Today (Dec 5), Google detailed the rollout of its major December 2024 Pixel feature drop that will start hitting devices. Starting the update train are a few updates for Gemini. According to a press release, Google is spreading Gemini across even more of its ecosystem. The AI model’s new Spotify extension is rolling out to more Pixels alongside the AI’s ability to call or text your contacts, per your instruction.
The company highlights the added ability for Gemini to alter your timers and alarms, and even open your camera app. These updates are hitting Pixel 6 devices and newer.
Elsewhere, Google rolls out “saved info with Gemini.” This feature is said to let users instruct Gemini to remember specific details about them or their preferences. The idea is to help users gain more “relevant and helpful” responses from the AI, as they won’t have to repeat the details. Google states this is rolling out to all Android phones and Gemini on desktop.
Gemini Live picks up support for even more languages in the places where it’s available.
Google adds that its phones will soon grab specific updates, beginning with the Pixel 9 series’ new Call Screen. The post states Gemini Nano is entering to suggest “easy-to-tap” replies on the call screen. Of course, this will affect those screening a call as you can use the AI as a buffer between you and them or to reply to a delivery’s request.
What’s more, Google says users can now peek at the conversation between a caller and the AI on their device during “automatic call screening.”
The Gemini Nano-powered update is rolling out for the entire Pixel 9 series (including the 9 Pro Fold) in the U.S. while the automatic call screening hits Pixel 6 and newer phones.
The Pixel Screenshots app is receiving the December gift of Circle to Search compatibility. Google states users circling or highlighting an object for Search can now save a snapshot of that to its Screenshots app. Moreover, the app will now automatically organize your screenshots based on information like calendar dates and more.
