Google is updating AI-based accessibility features for older Pixel Models and one new one.
Google has a habit of breathlessly announcing a new feature exclusively for a new Pixel model before it eventually adds it as a feature to older Pixel models. When Google released the Pixel 8 line last year, it included the Magic Editor which allows the user to change the color of the sky, move the subject of the photo to a different location, and arrange items in the photo all by using AI.
Google hoped that the feature would help sell many units and get owners of older Pixel models to upgrade to the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro. But earlier this year, Google surprised everyone by allowing all Pixel models running Android 8 or higher with at least 4GB of RAM and a 64-bit chipset to use the Magic Editor on images found in the Google Photos app. Just like that, my Pixel 6 Pro not only had the Magic Editor, but it also had the Unblur feature that cleans up blurry photos.Even non-Pixel Android phones and certain iPhone models can use the Magic Editor
Even more interesting, all Android phones running Android 8 and up and even iPhone models with iOS 15 or later installed can use the Magic Editor (not Unblur though) with the Google Photos app installed. Those phones are limited to using Magic Editor on 10 images per month unless they subscribe to the 2TB tier of cloud storage app Google One.
Google is now disseminating some more updated AI-based accessibility features to older Pixel models.
