Google’s Pixel 9 series has been making a lot of noise since its launch thanks to all the advanced AI shenanigans the search engine giant has added to the device, especially in the camera department. Aside from the upgraded camera hardware this year, Google has also added a few new AI features like Add Me, Auto Frame, and Reimagine. While Add Me remains exclusive to the Pixel 9, it looks like Google might bring the other two features to older Pixels.
Spotted by Android Authority Assemble DebugA future server-side switch could bring both new features to Pixels launched after 2021, namely, Pixel 6 and above According to him, there are three versions of the Google Photos app. There is one for Pixels launched between 2021 and 2023, one for all Android devices, and one for the Pixel 9.
The tipster spotted strings related to features in the latest version of the Photos app, namely: version 6.99 for the Pixel 6, 7, and 8 series, suggesting that Google could bring the new features to older Pixels. They also discovered that the feature works on custom ROMs like Evolution X and LineageOS by spoofing the device ID for Pixel 9, even on devices that don’t comply with Play Integrity.
+Reimagine texture & material
+To erase or remove your selection, use the Erase button instead of Reimagine
+Reimagine currently can’t add, replace, or insert new objects. Try changing the style, texture, or material of your selection. For example, if you select a tree with green leaves, you can type “vibrant red and yellow autumn leaves.”
+Auto frame
+Based on the contents of your photos, Auto frame tries different compositions,..."This isn’t the first time new Pixel features will be coming to older Pixel devices. Magic Editor, a feature exclusive to the Pixel 8 when it launched, made its way to older Pixels within a few months, followed by all Android phones with a Google One subscription. The same goes for the Photo Unblur feature, which was announced exclusively for the Pixel 7 series but has since been made available to all Android phones.
This increases the likelihood that Auto Frame and Reimagine features will come to non-Pixel models in the future. What do you think about Google bringing new features to older Pixels? Let us know in the comments.
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