Google had a shock for us yesterday when it introduced the mid-range Pixel 8a, one thing that we did not anticipate to see till subsequent week’s Google I/O developer convention on Might 14th. The Pixel 8a is supplied with a Gorilla Glass 3-protected 6.1-inch OLED show that includes an FHD+ 1080 x 2400 decision, as much as 120Hz refresh price, and as much as 2000 nits of peak brightness. The Google Tensor G3 chipset is below the hood and the cellphone comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
As for the rear digicam array, it is going to characteristic a 64MP main digicam and a 13MP ultra-wide digicam. The front-facing digicam additionally weighs in at 13MP. The 4492mAh battery offers sufficient juice for all-day use. And the Pixel 8a goes to have a few of the Google AI options that the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional supply. Considered one of these options is Google’s AI wallpaper generator which makes use of generative AI to create new wallpaper primarily based on key phrases and themes.
Verizon web site reveals Pixel 8a in line to obtain replace that can give the cellphone Google’s AI wallpaper generator app
Google’s AI wallpaper generator requires extra laptop energy than accessible on-device. Because of this, creating the wallpaper is a process left to Google’s cloud servers which signifies that the characteristic can run on different gadgets moreover the Pixel 8 line, and the Pixel 8a shall be a type of telephones. Per Android Authority, Verizon‘s web site has a web page that reveals a software program replace is coming for the Pixel 8a which is model UD2A.240505.001.B1. This replace provides the Might 2024 safety replace to the Pixel 8a together with the AI wallpaper creation characteristic.
Accessing the Google AI wallpaper generator characteristic on the Pixel 8a
As soon as this replace hits the Pixel 8a, Google’s AI wallpaper creation characteristic shall be accessible to house owners of the gadget by tapping an empty spot on the display screen. Faucet on Wallpaper & fashion, extra wallpapers, after which select AI wallpaper close to the highest of the show.
The 128GB Pixel 8a shall be launched beginning on Might 14th priced at $499 or 24 month-to-month funds of $20.79 from the Google Store. The 256GB mannequin (accessible in Obsidian solely) will value you $559 or 24 month-to-month funds of $23.29. The colours supplied with 128GB of storage embody Aloe, Bay, Obisidian, and Porcelain.