The Pixel 9's “Google AI” is like Microsoft Recall but a little less creepy
How does Google's "Pixel Screenshots" feature work?
Google's "Pixel Screenshots" feature allows users to save and process helpful details from manually taken screenshots. It can summarize screenshots or answer questions about the information within them. The feature saves metadata such as links, app names, and when the screenshot was taken, making it easier to search for specific images. AI processing for screenshots can be enabled or disabled at any time.
What new features might the next generation Pixel phones include?
The next generation Pixel phones might include new "Google AI" features, such as "Pixel Screenshots" for saving and processing helpful details from manually taken screenshots, and a photo editing feature called "Add Me" that could let users add someone to a group photo. Additionally, a previously rumored Studio tool may use AI to generate stickers and other images.
How does Google's screenshot tool differ from Microsoft's Recall?
Google's Pixel Screenshots feature differs from Microsoft's Recall in that it only processes manually taken screenshots, while Recall automatically captures everything on the device. Additionally, Pixel Screenshots allows users to search and process helpful details from their screenshots, and users can enable or disable AI processing for their screenshots at any time4.