Artificial intelligence for humans
PALM 2. PaLM 2 is a new language model that the Bard chatbot is working on (similar to ChatGPT – ed.). Thanks to the update, Bard will get support for more than 40 new languages, including Russian and Ukrainian, and will learn to better analyze images and understand context. To demonstrate the service’s capabilities at the presentation, Bard was loaded with an X-ray where the bot detected a fracture.
gmail. Google mail service will get deep integration with Bard chatbot. The program will be able to advise users on a specific topic and even write letters instead of a person. The operation of the system was demonstrated in the example of the automatic preparation of a letter requesting a refund for a canceled flight.
Google lens. The service for identifying objects in images has also become “smarter”. For example, he learned to come up with “funny” captions for photos: if a person does not know which comment to accompany a new photo on a social network, the neural network will tell you.
Google maps. The navigation service got the “dip route display” mode. In it, the program collects all available information about the upcoming road, including the availability of bike paths and the weather during the trip, and also creates an interactive 3D route map. So far, the new mode is available in only 15 megacities of the world, and their list does not include any Russian cities.
“Google search”. Neural network options have also appeared on the company’s search service. Through Bard’s integration, the search engine will learn to answer user questions with text compiled from information from various sources. For example, “where is it better to go on vacation with a dog: If you ask “A” or rather than “B”, Google will say it is better to go to “B”, because from point “A” to dogs are not allowed comments from visitors. Bard’ s answer card will appear at the top before links in search results.
“Google Perspectives”. Google Outlook is a new service in the Google search engine. Below the product cards, comments of real people who have used the product you are looking for will appear. Reviews are accompanied by links to Reddit, YouTube, and other platforms where people often share their experiences.
However, the search results in the section “Purchases” It will be shaped not only according to the name and characteristics of the goods, but also according to human needs. For example, if a person needs a computer to work on a particular program, the search line will no longer need to indicate all the characteristics of the device. Simply ask “Which computer to buy to work in Photoshop”.
Google photos. Google’s photo storage gallery has always been known for its user-friendly image editor with neural network features. For example, the service has the “Magic Eraser” option, which allows you to retouch unnecessary objects against the background in seconds, such as people accidentally caught in the frame or wires spoiling the cityscape. At Google I/O 2023, the company introduced another feature called Magic Editor. It allows you to move objects in the photo, change their color and shape.
MusicLM. MusicLM is a musically productive artificial intelligence that creates melodies based on a specific text description. Google introduced MusicLM a few months ago and announced it’s available to users at Google I/O.
New Android OS and Wear OS features
Find My Device. Google introduced an improved version of the service for finding Android devices. Android smartphones now share location information with each other, allowing you to pinpoint the exact location of lost or stolen devices. It is alleged that the information is transmitted in an encrypted form and Google does not have access to this information.
Productive AI wallpapers. The new option will allow Pixel smartphone users to find unique desktop wallpapers and create them using Bard’s generative artificial intelligence. The function will be placed directly in the settings menu of smartphones. Debut is scheduled for the fall of 2023.
Install OS 4. As part of Google I/O, the company showed off a teaser of the new version of the operating system for smartwatches. It is stated that it will become more functional and energy efficient. For example, Wear OS 4 will support backup: users will be able to transfer data and settings when switching from old smartwatches to new ones.
New Pixel devices
Pixel 7a. Google has introduced a new smartphone in the classic form factor. The announcement confirmed all the early leaks: the novelty received a 6.1-inch display, an octa-core Tensor G2 processor, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of persistent memory and a 4355 mAh battery. The main camera system has two sensors, 64 MP and 13 MP. The front camera has a resolution of 13 MP. The novelty came out in three basic colors: white, gray and blue. There is also a special color – coral – available only to Google Store users. The novelty has already gone on sale, and its cost is $ 499 (about 37.8 thousand rubles).
Pixel Fold. Google’s first foldable smartphone was also included in the Google I / O 2023 presentation program. The fold received two OLED screens: 5.8 inches external with a diagonal and 7.6 inches internal. Both matrices support refresh rates up to 120 Hz. The performance processor Tensor G2 is responsible for 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of persistent. The three main cameras are 48 MP, 10.8 MP and 10.8 MP. There are two front cameras: written on the external screen, it has a resolution of 9.5 MP, internal – 8 MP. According to initial reviews, the strength of the device lies in Android’s optimization for the big screen: Google has adapted all the standard Android apps for it. Pixel Fold will be available at the end of June for between $1,799 and $1,919.
Pixel tab. After a long time, Google introduced the first tablet with the Pixel Tab. The novelty received an 11-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, a Tensor G2 processor, 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of permanent memory. The body of the device is made of aluminum with a coating that makes fingerprints less visible. Pixel Tab comes with a docking station that can also be used as a wireless charger and audio speaker. The tablet can already be purchased at a price of $ 499 (about 37.8 thousand rubles).