The new Pixel phones will also include features like Magic Eraser, which removes unwanted objects from photos, and Photo Unblur, which corrects blurry elements in an image. Google announced these features at the Pixel 8 event, but did not provide a specific timeline for their rollout. The company also announced the Pixel 8, the Pixel 8 Pro, and the Pixel Watch 2.
Key takeaways:
- Google announced new AI-powered features for the new Pixel 8 series phones, including Magic Editor for object shifting and resizing, and Best Take for creating the best group photo from multiple shots.
- Magic Editor uses generative AI to recreate the background when an object is shifted, and allows users to make changes to the background using presets.
- Best Take feature lets users choose expressions of different people from various shots and merge them into one, essentially swapping faces in the original photo with the selected expression.
- The new Pixel phones will also have features like Magic Eraser to remove unwanted objects and Photo Unblur to fix blurry things in an image.