Google Pixel 8a was lately unveiled globally and in India. It’s powered by an in-house Tensor G3 SoC and joins the Pixel eight collection because the funds providing within the lineup. The smartphone, which runs Android 14 out-of-the-box, has now acquired its first software program improve. This replace launched an AI-backed function, beforehand out there on solely the most recent flagship handsets, to the cellphone. Notably, the Google I/O occasion, an annual builders’ convention held earlier this week additionally witnessed the reveal of a number of different AI-based options together with the replace of the Gemini 1.5 Professional.
Google is quietly rolling out the primary software program replace for its newest Pixel smartphone. The just about 190MB replace comes with just a few upgrades, which embody the Might 2024 Android safety patch and Google’s AI-powered wallpaper generator. There aren’t any extra notable adjustments with this replace.
The generative AI function was beforehand unique to the Pixel eight and eight Professional handsets. The device helps create distinctive wallpapers prompted by user-specified key phrases and themes. A customized model of the function may also be discovered on Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S24 collection.
The Google Pixel 8a comes with a Tensor G3 SoC, a 4,492mAh battery with 18W quick charging, a 64-megapixel twin rear digicam unit, a 13-megapixel selfie shooter and a 6.1-inch 120Hz full-HD+ OLED display screen. Provided in Aloe, Bay, Obsidian and Porcelain color choices, the Google Pixel 8a begins in India at Rs. 52,999 for the 8GB + 128GB, whereas the 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at Rs. 59,999.
Among the many a number of AI-focussed bulletins on the aforementioned Google I/O occasion, the corporate revealed the following technology of its text-to-image AI mannequin, Imagen 3, which comes with upgrades over the Imagen 2, which was launched in December 2023. The tech large additionally unveiled Veo, an AI-powered video technology mannequin, that’s stated to generate movies longer than a minute with 1080p decision.