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The next major update to Google's Pixel products is now here. has brought the to various devices, with a handful of new or improved functionalities across its mobile, smartwatch, and tablet range. Google uses quarterly updates to shake up its gadgets with new software tools. Sometimes, these additions target old devices, such as , which saw Circle to Search going to Pixel 7 series users. Without further ado, below are the key updates seen in June 2024's Pixel Feature Drop. Google's latest generative AI model for efficiency, , was previously launched on the ( ). Gemini Nano should combine information from multiple source types, such as text, image, audio, video, and documents ( ), to provide solutions vastly different from the standalone text-only or image-only generative AI models currently available. Now, Gemini Nano is added to ( ) and ( ) devices if you . Doing so would enable Gemini Nano-related features on Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel 8a, like (in the Recorder app), which gives detailed and downloaded summaries of your audio recordings and transcripts that are split into speakers. Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel 8a now support USB-C content transmission to a larger display (TV or monitor). Simply plug a into the display of your choice and watch your shows. The Find My Device app can now locate Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel 8a (in certain countries) even when the battery is flat for at least 23 hours. and need to be enabled before that happens, though. Google said that location data would still be encrypted and private when this occurs. , where you can make everyone in a group photo look presentable via generative AI editing? Google has improved it and is now supporting selfies. It's also automatic, so you only need to snap a photo, and it's done. Also, the resulting selfie is in . The only thing we are unsure about is the feature's name, since there was no mention, but Google named its demonstration sample . Also, the Pixel Fold, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel 8 Pro now support for photography. The options are "U" (for ultra-wide), "W" (for wide, also known as the standard 1x zoom on the main camera), and "T" (for telephoto). Pixel Fold, Pixel 6, and newer Pixel phones can conduct reverse phone number lookups directly from the call log in your Phone app. As the screenshot shows, it's the "lookup" shortcut when you pull up its sub-menu. When Google Wallet , it could add other valuables, like boarding passes, loyalty cards, event tickets, public transport tickets, and gift cards. Well, the feature is now globally available.  (our ) now has a new safety feature called , which is available in select countries (Singapore is included).  Car Crash Detection automatically calls your country's emergency services when it detects a severe car crash and the user does not respond. It's also integrated with Emergency Sharing, which automatically notifies programmed emergency contacts and shares its live location. Fall Detection also gets . Google Wallet on Pixel Watch 2 also now supports , but this feature is only available in the U.S. and Germany. The app on the smartwatch has also been . Home Favourites are accessible with one swipe. You can also add a specific Home device to the Wear OS watch face, creating a tappable shortcut. All this is on top of compatibility with smart window blinds and fans. When docked in hub mode, Pixel Tablet now offers "richer" doorbell notifications that allow two-way conversation and Quick Response. Unfortunately, the Pixel Tablet is still unofficially available in Singapore. Source: