Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro Could Offer AI-Powered Camera and Video Features, Pixel Superfan Surveys Suggest

Pixel 8 could also let users as the Google Assistant to reply to notifications using their voice.

Written by David Delima, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 25 August 2023 15:29 IST

Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro Could Offer AI-Powered Camera and Video Features, Pixel Superfan Surveys Suggest

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are tipped to debut as successors to the Pixel 7 series (pictured)

Highlights

Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are expected to debut in the coming months
The handsets are tipped to debut with new AI-powered features
The Pixel 8 series may also allow hands-free responses to messages

Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro could be equipped with AI-powered camera and video features that could improve the quality of group photos, according to details revealed in Pixel Superfans surveys. The handsets will arrive later this year as the successors to the Pixel 7 series of smartphones that were launched in 2022. The search giant is also tipped to introduce a feature that will allow Pixel owners to remove background noise from videos using artificial intelligence (AI), while enhancing other sounds.

According to details leaked by Mishaal Rahman on X (formerly known as Twitter), Pixel Superfans have begun to receive surveys in connection with the company's sports partnerships titled "Superfans: Future of Pixel Sports Survey". These surveys might include hints of features that the company is developing in time for the launch of the Pixel 8 series later this year.

Some Pixel Superfans are getting surveys asking them about Team Pixel's sports partnerships.

One page asks fans to select scenarios that might be "influential" in deciding what smartphone to buy, and some of the scenarios may hint at upcoming features for the Pixel 8!

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— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) August 23, 2023

One of the surveys contains hints that Google is working on a feature that would allow users to remove noise from their videos, according to Rahman. It mentions the ability to "eliminate" the shouting from a spectator sitting next to the user who captured a video, with an "AI video noise removal" feature on the smartphone. Readers might recall that a recently leaked promo video hinted at the arrival of an "Audio Magic Eraser" feature.

The same survey reportedly suggests the company could also be working on a feature that would "enhance" the reaction sounds from friends and family during a sports match while simultaneously eliminating background noise from a stadium using the same noise removal tool that is backed by AI.

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Another hint from the survey points to the development of a feature that will improve group photos captured on Pixel phones. The feature described in the survey mentions the use of the "phone's AI" to make a "perfect group photo" even if one of the subjects was distracted. The survey suggests that the phone will do this by "merging everyone's best shot" using AI on the smartphone.

According to an Android Central report that cites Rahman's Patreon post, the upcoming Pixel smartphones could also boast a feature that will allow Pixel 8 owners to quickly reply to messages using their voice. The Google Assistant already allows users to send messages using voice commands, but the upcoming smartphones could take that a step further by allowing users to reply to messages.

Rahman found references to a voice-based response feature while sifting through Android code that suggests users would be able to say "Hey Google, reply" and then dictate a response to the Google Assistant. The Android expert has a strong track record when it comes to unearthing new features on Android, and if the information shared is accurate, it could ease the process of responding to notifications — without touching your phone.

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Google Pixel 8

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Smaller form factor makes it more comfortable to hold
Excellent and bright display
Cameras are still the best
Packed with AI features

Bad
Battery life is still not the best
Expensive
Tends to heat up under heavy load

Read detailed Google Pixel 8 review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor Google Tensor G3

Front Camera 11-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4575mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Google Pixel 8 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium design, IP68 rating
Fun AI-infused software experience
Good quality cameras
Quality video recording
Impressive image editing software
Long-term commitment to software updates

Bad
Gets warm under load
Buggy camera app
Not made for gaming
Average battery life
Relatively slow wired charging

Read detailed Google Pixel 8 Pro review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Google Tensor G3

Front Camera 11-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 64-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5050mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1344x2992 pixels

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