Google details 7-Year Pixel update plan and affirms Gemini Nano compatibility for Pixel 8

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In a recent episode of the “Made by Google” podcast, Google announced a reversal on its stance regarding Gemini Nano support for the Pixel 8. Previously, the company cited “hardware limitations” as the reason for excluding the Pixel 8 from receiving this on-device AI model. However, Google has devised a solution, allowing the Pixel 8 to leverage Gemini Nano’s capabilities in a developer preview capacity. Pixel 8 Gets Gemini Nano After All: A Look at Google’s On-Device AI and Long-Term Update Strategy Demystifying Gemini Nano on Pixel 8 Gemini Nano represents Google’s most efficient large language model (LLM) designed specifically...