Pixel 8: How AI-powered tools like ‘Magic Eraser’ are redefining photography on Google’s flagship smartphone

They could not have the identical market share as iPhones, however Pixel phones have a model fairness that is still unmatched due to their cameras. Ever because the first Pixel, Google’s definition of photograph has been completely different from others. It’s by no means been only a photograph however a mix of a number of photographs, or as Google prefers to name it, computational pictures. That, nonetheless, is the norm and never an exception.

Google has taken the ‘computational pictures’ additional with the Pixel 8, introducing AI-infused enhancing instruments that don’t simply erase issues however altogether change a photograph (or perhaps a video), so that you don’t have to fret about that one good shot. Whereas others are busy within the megapixel race, Google is betting on AI to take the lead.

Magic Eraser

Google has fine-tuned the two-year-old Magic Eraser characteristic, throwing in generative AI. The device is used to mix surrounding pixels and take away undesirable objects. Now, it generates utterly new pixels to fill within the locations left behind.

Audio Magic Eraser

Utilizing the superior machine studying fashions, the Audio Magic Eraser identifies seems like folks speaking or music and kinds them out. So, with only a few faucets, you possibly can cut back these noises and make your video sound good.

Greatest Take

You may’t have an ideal photograph each time; any person could possibly be blinking, or somebody couldn’t be smiling. However what in the event you might choose one of the best takes of everybody and swap their faces? With the ‘Greatest Take’ on Pixel 8, you are able to do simply it. The characteristic makes use of a collection of comparable photographs to exchange the ‘not-so-perfect’ expression with one of the best one for the right group photograph.

Zoom Improve

Zoom Improve, a brand new characteristic coming to Pixel 8 Professional, means that you can crop and concentrate on crucial a part of your photograph. It then makes use of generative AI to fill in pixel gaps and fine-tune the small print. So, you possibly can zoom into the crime scene, similar to they present within the motion pictures.

Magic Editor

Whereas Magic Eraser and Greatest Take repair photographs, Magic Editor can utterly alter a photograph. The characteristic makes use of generative AI to simplify complicated photograph edits. One can transfer an individual, object, or pet. Then, it’s also possible to change and enhance lighting, backgrounds and extra. Or ask Google to provide the finest shot.

Video Increase

Video Increase makes use of the Tensor G3 chip alongside Google’s knowledge centres to boost your movies. The characteristic fine-tunes the color, gentle and stabilisation to offer improved true-to life movies.