The upcoming Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones may come equipped with AI-powered camera and video features that can enhance the quality of group photos. This information was revealed through Pixel Superfans surveys. These new handsets are expected to be launched later this year as successors to the Pixel 7 series released in 2022. Google is also rumored to introduce a feature that allows Pixel owners to remove background noise from videos using AI, while enhancing other sounds.
According to leaks shared by Mishaal Rahman on X (formerly known as Twitter), Pixel Superfans have started receiving surveys related to the company’s sports partnerships titled “Superfans: Future of Pixel Sports Survey”. These surveys might provide hints about features that Google is developing for the Pixel 8 series.
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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One of the surveys hints at a feature that would allow users to remove noise from their videos. This feature, referred to as “AI video noise removal,” enables users to eliminate background noise, such as shouting from spectators near the recording user. Interestingly, a leaked promo video had previously hinted at the arrival of an “Audio Magic Eraser” feature.
In addition, the survey suggests Google could be working on enhancing reaction sounds from friends and family during a sports match while simultaneously reducing background noise. This could be done using the AI-powered noise removal tool.
Another feature being developed for Pixel phones is an AI-based enhancement for group photos. The survey describes this feature as using the phone’s AI to create a “perfect group photo” even if one of the subjects was distracted. The smartphone will merge everyone’s best shots using AI technology.
According to a report from Android Central, the upcoming Pixel 8 smartphones may also include a voice-reply feature, allowing users to quickly respond to messages using their voice. The Google Assistant already supports sending messages via voice commands, but this new feature would enable users to reply to messages without even touching their phones.
Rahman discovered references to this voice-based response feature while analyzing the Android code. Users may simply say “Hey Google, reply” and dictate their response to the Google Assistant. Rahman has a good track record of uncovering new features on Android. If this information is accurate, it would make responding to notifications a more convenient process.
