‘Pixie’ AI assistant in Google Pixel 9 to utilize advanced technology, monitoring Gmail and Google Maps information
After the highly anticipated release of the Google Pixel 8 this year, Google is already preparing for the launch of the Google Pixel 9 series in 2024. Speculations and rumors about the AI capabilities of the Google Pixel 9 have started to emerge online. The latest buzz indicates that a revolutionary addition called Pixie, a Pixel-exclusive AI assistant, will be introduced in the Google Pixel 9. Reports suggest that this exciting AI assistant will be featured in the upcoming models. Learn more about the AI assistant of the Google Pixel 9 below.
Google Pixel 9 AI Assistant – Pixie
A report by The Information via The ReturnByte reveals that Pixie is expected to surpass the capabilities of the current Google Assistant by offering users a personalized user experience. This AI assistant is rumored to come from the Gemini Nano. Notably, Google has recently introduced Gemini AI to compete with ChatGPT. Google claims it’s the most powerful model they’ve ever built. Google announced that this new model of AI is integrated into Android via Nano. The Google Pixel 9 Pixie is also expected to perform complex and multimodal tasks, including innovative functions such as providing directions to the nearest market where users can purchase the product they have taken a picture of.
Where does Google get data to power the Google Pixel 9 Pixie?
Expect Pixie to be designed to seamlessly integrate data from multiple Google products and services, such as Gmail and Google Maps, to provide highly personalized assistance. In this way, it can develop into a customized version of Google Assistant that meets the needs of individual users much better than before.
According to the report, Google plans to expand Pixie’s availability beyond the flagship Google Pixel 9 series. The plan is to make it available on lower-cost phones and other devices such as wearables. However, it is still uncertain whether Pixie will be available for existing smartphones or exclusively for future Google products.
Google Pixel 9 Speculations
According to a report by Android Authority, the Google Pixel 9 series is expected to be equipped with Tensor G4 SoCs codenamed Zuma Pro. It is also expected that the Google Pixel 9 series will feature the unique Qi2 wireless charging technology.
Note that this information is based on speculation, Google has not revealed anything officially so far.