After all the new Pixel 10 phones — expect to hear our review verdicts soon — we had time to take a closer look at the AI-centric software features Google often excels at. These include advances in Voice Translate, which can create a synthetic version of your voice speaking German. Or French. Or Japanese.
There’s also Pro Res Zoom (Pixel 10 Pro devices only), which cranks zoom up to 100x, with AI guide rails to avoid twisted human faces and garbled text. In short, fewer AI hallucinations but improved detail and crispness. There’s also the Camera Coach, but I’m already a pretty good photographer. Brag. Managing Editor Cherlynn Low explains which features caught her attention at the Made By Google event.
Also: Add Me is still incredible, as designated group photographer.
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Bloomberg reports Apple’s first foldable iPhone could come with a blast from the past: Touch ID. Why it’s reverting to Touch ID from Face ID is unclear for now: the last use was on the third-generation iPhone SE.
According to Bloomberg, Apple was also initially going to give its first foldable iPhone on-cell touch sensors, but pivoted to an in-cell option, similar to the current iPhone. An on-cell display adds a layer on top, creating a thicker end product, which can lead to more noticeable display creases.
Grants convert that to a 9.9 percent stake in the company.
President Donald Trump announced the US government is taking a 10 percent stake in chip maker Intel. The plan to convert Intel’s previously promised CHIPS Act funding into equity in the company was first reported earlier in August. Intel was supposed to receive up to $10.86 billion in federal funding to expand its chip manufacturing business in the US as part of the CHIPS Act. By agreeing to this deal, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is likely trying to make sure funding still goes through, one of several drastic moves to keep Intel afloat. Tan assumed the title of CEO following Pat Gelsinger’s sudden retirement in 2024. Since taking over, he’s already committed to cutting Intel’s workforce by 20 percent.
Leaked images suggest a Pixel 10 approach to its Nest lineup.
Google during its Pixel 10 launch event, and now has new images and details on several future Nest products. Based on the images from Android Headlines, Google’s new smart home lineup looks nearly identical to the cameras and doorbells it already sells. The exception is the new smart speaker, which is smaller and rounder than the Nest Audio. The biggest spec change may be that all of the new Nest devices’ built-in cameras will reportedly record in 2K resolution, rather than 1080p. They’ll also come in a selection of new colors. The Nest Cam Indoor comes in Snow (white), Berry (red) and Hazel (gray).
The suit says the companies have ‘locked up markets to maintain their monopolies.’
Elon Musk’s xAI is suing Apple and OpenAI. The suit accuses the companies of illegally conspiring to stop rival AI companies from getting a fair shot on the App Store, alleging they have “locked up markets to maintain their monopolies and prevent innovators like X and xAI from competing.”
