Do you hate having to look for the right screenshot? The Pixel’s “Screenshots” app uses AI to help. But what if Apple went a step further?
Let’s talk about screenshots… I know it sounds boring but it’s actually pretty important… So, don’t you dare click out!
I take screenshots, you take screenshots – we all take screenshots. It’s the quickest way to “save” information, and we love saving time so we can waste it on social media later.
Whether it’s saving a funny meme, a recipe (I do that all the time but never end up cooking it), or keeping track of something important, screenshots are basically my generation’s sticky notes. And just like sticky notes, they pile up, and before you know it your phone’s gallery looks like my mum’s basement.
So, of course, when I saw Google’s new “Pixel Screenshots” app on the Pixel 9 series, I was pumped – finally, someone is thinking about screenshots! To be honest, it’s almost like Google took a peek into my chaotic life/phone and said “it’s time to help him”.
“Pixel Screenshots” app on Pixel 9 series could change your terrible screenshot habits
In a nutshell, Google’s new Pixel Screenshots app will be where all your screenshots go – this means your gallery app won’t be full of random screenshots anymore. But it gets better…
The app doesn’t just dump your screenshots into a folder and that’s it… Google’s put more thought and (you bet!) a whole lot of AI into this.
But, of course, Google loves flexing its AI muscles, which is why you’d also be able to search your screenshots by typing in a prompt like “fried rice recipe with peanuts.” Gemini Nano will go through your screenshots and pull up the exact one you need. It’s like having a super-organized friend who remembers everything for you (except they won’t judge you for the weird stuff you screenshot).
With Gemini Nano working in the background, you’d also be able to ask for specific info – like how much something you screenshotted costs, and it’ll find the exact screenshot where that info is hiding.
