Tech Desk 
Aug 13, 2024
After all the teasers, Google has finally announced its Pixel 9, touting it as the "first phone designed for the Gemini era" as a new member of its flagship smartphone series.
Acclaimed as the "first phone designed for the Gemini era", the Pixel 9 is equipped with several impressive features, technology, and innovative designs.
The Pixel 9 features a revamped look with an oblong oval camera band, a 6.3-inch screen, and a polished glass back with satin metal finishes.
The ultra-wide lens on the camera system of the Pixel 9 has been upgraded to 48MP from the previous 12MP lens, and autofocus has also been added for better selfies.
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The Pixel 9 is powered by the Tensor G4 chip, tuned to do everyday tasks better without using more batteries. It only has a single variant of 12GB memory, doing away with an 8GB model and bringing extra RAM to handle Gemini integrations.
Additionally, new artificial intelligence (AI) photography advancements like Add Me and Reimagine join the existing Magic Editor, Night Sight, and Best Take features.
Moreover, the Pixel 9 along with several impressive features mentioned above also retains the use of an improved ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, which is 50% faster than previous generations, and includes seven years of OS and security updates.
