In Short
- Google has unveiled its latest Pixel 9 smartphones
- The new Pixel 9 series makes it easier to manage screenshots
- There is a Pixel app that helps organise and search through screenshots
Google has unveiled its latest Pixel 9 smartphones, packed with a new AI feature that is set to revolutionise how users manage their screenshots. The Pixel Screenshots app, a cutting-edge AI-driven tool, promises to make the chaotic task of sifting through countless images a thing of the past. Powered by Google’s advanced Gemini Nano technology, this app is designed to effortlessly organise and search through screenshots, addressing a common frustration among smartphone users.
Sarah Chen, Google’s Vice President of Pixel Software, highlighted the need for such a feature. “We’ve all been there,” she said. “You know you saved that restaurant’s address or your friend’s Wi-Fi password somewhere, but scrolling through hundreds of images is a nightmare. Pixel Screenshots do the searching for you.”
The Pixel Screenshots app offers a straightforward solution. Users can pose simple questions like “What was Sam’s Wi-Fi password?” or “When does that concert go on sale?” The AI then scans through stored screenshots, identifies the relevant information, and presents it alongside the source image. This approach transforms the tedious task of manual searching into a quick and efficient process, allowing users to retrieve important information with ease.
A key feature of Pixel Screenshots is its focus on privacy. Unlike many cloud-based services, this app operates entirely on-device, thanks to Google’s new Tensor G4 chip. This chip is specifically engineered for advanced AI processing, ensuring that all data remains securely on the device. By keeping the information local, Google addresses concerns about sending sensitive data to the cloud, offering users the convenience of AI-driven search without compromising their privacy.
In addition to managing new screenshots, the app also allows users to import older images, making years of accumulated screenshots searchable. The AI automatically generates titles and summaries for each image, simplifying the browsing experience. This functionality is particularly useful for users with extensive screenshot collections, who often struggle to locate specific images.
Currently, the Pixel Screenshots app is exclusive to the Pixel 9 series. However, Google has hinted that this feature may be rolled out to older Pixel models in the future, potentially expanding the reach of this tool.
