Google has rolled out on-device Gemini Nano features on Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8a devices. Earlier Google rolled out the AI capability on Google Pixel 8 Pro and now it has been rolled out to the other two devices as well. To enable these features you need to go through a few steps and in this guide, you will understand how you can enable Gemini Nano on Pixel 8 series devices and what features it is offering.
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What is Gemini Nano?
Gemini Nano is Google’s Large Language Model (LLM) that is optimized to run locally on smartphones. It will be much more secure, private, and faster than cloud-based AI models. Gemini Nano is multi-modal and can process images, text, as well as voices.
How to Install Gemini Nano AI Features on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a
Google Gemini Nano is currently available as a developer preview on Pixel 8 series devices. It was first rolled out for the Pixel 8 Pro and now the other two members of the Pixel 8 series have also received these AI updates. To enable this developer preview version, follow these steps-
Turn on the Developer Preview option by going to the device’s Settings > About Phone and tapping on the build number seven times. If it is enabled, you can proceed to the next step.
Make sure your Pixel device is updated to the latest version by going to Settings > System > and then System Updates. The device may reboot once you update it.
Go to the System section in the Settings menu app.
Scroll down and you will find an option- Developer Options.
Search for AICore and enable GenAI features on the device. You are good to go.
If Google has not enabled Gemini Nano on your device, wait for it to be enabled in a few days.
Gemini Nano Features on Pixel Devices
Google Pixel Recorder Summary- Gemini Nano can help understand speech and transcribe it into text. It can give you a summary of the recording within minutes.
Gboard Smart Reply- Gemini Nano helps analyze conversations in emails and messages and also suggests relevant responses. It can read chats within WhatsApp, Line, Kakao Talk and other apps.
Magic Compose Messages- The Messages app is made even smarter through Gemini Nano by Magic Compose. It suggests message replies for you based on the conversation and can also rewrite the message.
Talkback Image Descriptions- Talkback accessibility features on Android devices will be able to give clear descriptions of images, so Gemini Nano can also help visually impaired users.
