Magic Editor starts rolling out to older Google phones as it expands past Pixel 8

Google Photos is rolling out its Magic Editor and other AI-powered tools for free to all Android and iOS users. The Magic Editor, which debuted with the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, allows users to move, resize, or erase parts of a photo, and apply contextual presets. Users will be allowed 10 Magic Editor library saves per month, with additional edits requiring a Google One Premium (2+TB) plan or Pixel user status. The free tools also include Magic Eraser, Unblur, Sky suggestions, Color pop, HDR effect for photos & videos, Portrait blur, Portrait light, Cinematic photos, Styles in collage editor, and Video effects.

The rollout, which began on May 15, will continue over the coming months. Previously, these tools required a Google One subscription. The company is also making other changes, such as discontinuing VPN by Google One in June. Hardware requirements for Android include OS 8.0+, 4+GB of RAM, and a 64-bit chipset.

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Google Photos is making Magic Editor and other AI-powered tools free for all Android and iOS users, with some constraints.
Magic Editor allows users to move, resize, or erase parts of a photo, and apply contextual presets.
All Google Photos users will get 10 Magic Editor library saves per month, with more edits requiring a Google One Premium plan or Pixel user status.
Several AI tools including Magic Eraser, Unblur, Sky suggestions, and more, will also be going free for all Google Photos users.

Magic Editor starts rolling out to older Google phones as it expands past Pixel 8

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