Google to Extend Exclusive Pixel 9 Camera Features to Older Pixel Devices

In a move that is expected to delight owners of older Pixel smartphones, Google is reportedly planning to roll out some of the exclusive camera features introduced on the Pixel 9 series to previous generations of Pixel devices. According to a recent discovery, the tech giant is working to bring the Reimagine and Auto Frame features to Pixel phones launched between 2021 and 2023.

The Reimagine feature, which utilizes artificial intelligence to enable users to modify textures, colors, or materials in their photos, was first introduced on the Pixel 9 series. Similarly, the Auto Frame feature uses AI to automatically adjust photo composition by analyzing the contents of an image. These features have been exclusive to the latest Pixel devices, but it appears that Google is now planning to make them available to a wider range of Pixel phones.

Evidence of the upcoming feature rollout was uncovered by Assemble Debug, in collaboration with Android Authority, who discovered code strings related to Reimagine and Auto Frame in the latest version of the Google Photos app (6.99) for Pixel devices launched between 2021 and 2023. This suggests that Google is actively working on bringing these features to older Pixel devices.

The decision to extend these exclusive camera features to older Pixel devices is a significant one, as it will provide users with access to advanced photo editing capabilities. This move is also likely to be seen as a positive development by owners of older Pixel devices, who may have felt that their devices were being left behind by the latest flagship models.

It is worth noting that the rollout of these features to non-Pixel devices is not expected at this time. The code strings for Reimagine and Auto Frame are not present in the regular version of the Google Photos app for non-Pixel devices, indicating that Google has no plans to make these features available to other Android devices.

While the exact timing of the feature rollout is not yet clear, the discovery of the code strings suggests that it may not be too far off. As always, we will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

In the meantime, owners of older Pixel devices can look forward to gaining access to these advanced camera features, which are sure to enhance their mobile photography experience.