Google has unveiled its highly anticipated Pixel 9 smartphone series, marking a significant leap in mobile AI technology. The lineup includes four models: the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the company’s first widely available foldable device, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.At the heart of these new devices is Google’s advanced AI system, powered by the Gemini algorithm and the new Tensor G4 chip. This AI integration enables features like Gemini Live, which offers a ‘mobile conversational experience’ for ‘free-flowing conversations’ with the AI assistant. Other AI-powered features include ‘Add Me’, which allows users to insert themselves into group photos without a tripod, and ‘Magic Editor’ for advanced image editing.The Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL models boast impressive camera upgrades, including a triple-camera system with a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 48MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. The front camera has also been upgraded to 42MP with autofocus on the Pro models.The standout Pixel 9 Pro Fold features an 8-inch internal display and a 6.3-inch external display, both with OLED technology and up to 120Hz refresh rate. Google claims it’s the ‘thinnest foldable phone on the Western market’.Pricing for the new lineup starts at $799 for the Pixel 9, $999 for the Pixel 9 Pro, and $1,799 for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. To sweeten the deal, Google is offering a free year of Google One AI Premium with the Pro models, which includes advanced AI features, 2TB of cloud storage, and subscriptions to services like Nest Aware and Fitbit Premium.Alongside the smartphones, Google also introduced the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2, both featuring improved AI capabilities and design enhancements.While the new devices have generated excitement, it’s worth noting that during the presentation, the Gemini AI assistant reportedly had some issues, failing to answer a question correctly on the third attempt. This hiccup serves as a reminder that AI technology, while advanced, is still evolving.The Pixel 9 series is now available for pre-order, with Google promising seven years of Android updates and security patches, positioning these devices as long-term investments in the rapidly evolving world of smartphone technology.
Key points
- Google has launched four new Pixel 9 smartphones, including its first widely available foldable device.
- The new Pixel 9 series features advanced AI capabilities powered by the Gemini algorithm and Tensor G4 chip.
- Prices for the new Pixel 9 series range from $799 to $1,799, with pre-orders now available.
- Google is offering seven years of Android updates and security patches for the Pixel 9 series.
Contradictions👾While Google claims advanced AI capabilities, there were reports of the Gemini AI assistant failing to answer a question correctly during the presentation.
