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Alphabet's Google unveiled a line of new Pixel smartphones with greater integrations of artificial intelligence technology.
New IA integrations include a Pixel-only feature that allows users to search for information stored in recorded screenshots. Android users can also use Gemini, Google's chatbot, as an overlay on top of another app to answer questions or generate content.
The Pixel 9, the base model with a 6.3-inch display, will sell for a starting price of $799, which is $100 more than the previous model. This and the 6.8-inch Pixel 9 Pro XL will start shipping later in August, a company spokesperson said. The Pixel 9 Pro, which comes with a better camera, and the foldable Pixel 9 Pro Fold will ship in September.
The company's engineers redesigned the phone's exterior and included camera improvements, as well as Google's new Tensor G4 chip.
Google also announced new versions of its smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 3, and the Pixel Buds Pro 2 wireless headphones on Tuesday.
Google also added a “Heartbeat Loss” feature to the new Pixel watch. This feature uses algorithms to determine if a user's heart has stopped and can contact emergency services. The feature will be available in the United Kingdom and the European Union.