00:00So the Google Pixel 9a just dropped, and even though it's technically a budget or mid-range
00:04phone, it has the same Tensor G4 chip from the Pixel 9 Pro. That means you're getting many of
00:09the same flagship-level AI features for hundreds less. So in this video, I'm walking through the
00:15coolest Pixel 9a AI features to try first, but keep in mind most of these will also work for
00:20the rest of the Pixel 9 lineup, so let's get into it. Let's start things off with Pixel Studio.
00:24Pixel Studio is Google's built-in AI art tool. Think of it like a mix between prompt
00:29based AI art generators and a custom sticker maker designed right into your phone. Here's
00:34how you can use it. First, open Google Pixel Studio. Hit Create, and type in your prompt.
00:43You can then choose from different art styles for your creation like video game, anime, watercolor,
00:47and more. Now, you can also create images of people, but just don't expect photorealistic
00:57celebrities or kids. Google blocks those. You can now save your images to your photo roll and
01:03any stickers that you make to use later.
01:24And if you need some inspiration, there's some popular topics at the top that you can scroll through
01:28that might be a good point to start from. And yes, I might be a little bit taco obsessed,
01:32but you gotta admit, these results are awesome, especially for a free tool that's built right
01:36into your phone. But re-imagine mode takes things up a notch. Now you can type in whatever you want
01:42to change, and AI will generate it. You can start by taking a picture or opening your Google Photos app,
01:47and then tapping Edit, Magic Editor. So let's say you took a rather boring picture of a plant like I did.
01:59You can start off by selecting the subject of your image, in this case my plant, and change the material
02:04it's made out of. At the very bottom, you'll see the re-imagine button, and then you can start typing in
02:09whatever you want to change. You can also completely change the background of your image. Let's make it a
02:19starry night. Now let's push it a little bit and try to add a snowy landscape to the foreground.
02:33And considering that wasn't even a really good image to start with, the results are pretty awesome.
02:37If you made it this far into the video, thanks for watching. And if you haven't already, consider
02:42subscribing for more videos like this one. Let me know in the comments which Google Pixel,
02:46if any, you're currently using. And if you want to learn more about the Pixel 9a and see if it's
02:51the right phone for you, you can watch our full buyer skip video linked below. Now for some more
02:56Pixel AI features. Circle to Search is one of those features that sounds simple, but quickly becomes
03:00essential once you learn how to use it. You can circle anything on your screen, a product, a word,
03:06an image, and get instant Google results, all without having to leave the app that you're using.
03:10To access it, just long press on the home button. Now draw a circle around that you want to search.
03:15And once you get the hang of it, it's so much smoother than switching apps, screenshotting,
03:19and all that other stuff that you no longer need to do. I think it's actually perfect for shopping,
03:23looking up actors in a scene, or just translating text on the fly. Let's try it on Ryan Reynolds right here.
03:28Who is this guy? I can quickly figure out that it's Ryan Reynolds, so that's pretty cool.
03:33It'll also kind of find a similar jacket too. So if I want to dress like Ryan Reynolds,
03:37not really my style, but you get the point. Powerful results just from circling something
03:41right on your screen. Call screen is Google doing customer service for you. When a call comes in,
03:47it can answer on your behalf and using Gemini Power contextual replies, you can find out whether
03:53a call is legit, and then you can decide if it's worth answering. To turn it on, go to your phone app,
03:59hit the three dots for settings, and then the first option will show caller ID and spam.
04:05From here, we can enable see caller and spam ID, which will help you identify businesses and spam
04:10numbers. Now with your screen calls, you'll see a live transcript of the conversation and take my
04:16word for it. It's genuinely satisfying not having to deal with robo calls anymore.
04:21Making Siri look as outdated as ever, Gemini is Google's next gen assistant that has almost completely
04:27replaced the classic Google assistant with a more conversational, helpful, and downright smart AI.
04:32That's Luke Skywalker holding Brogu, also known as Baby Yoda from the Mandalorian series.
04:38It looks like a Funko Pop figure. Where does one get something like this?
04:42You can usually find Funko Pops like this one at major retailers such as Walmart,
04:46Target, and Amazon. On the Pixel 9a, it runs fast,
04:49smooth, and it's where a lot of Google's future AI features live.
04:52I'm Google's latest and greatest AI model, and I'm still under development. I'm what you might call
04:57a large language model. Respond to your questions in a way that feels natural.
05:01So we already got a really nice intro from Gemini, but it's now powered by Gemini 2.0 Flash,
05:06which is a lighter, faster version model that handles day-to-day tasks without lag.
05:10It also supports Gemini Live, which I'll demo right now,
05:13and it will actually tell us what's happening on screen. So what are we looking at right now?
05:18I'm seeing a pair of Marshall headphones. They look like the major IV model,
05:23known for their retro design and wireless capabilities.
05:26That's actually pretty cool.
05:27Gemini was already a helpful assistant that you could type or use speech text with,
05:31but with Gemini Live, it takes things to a whole other level.
05:36So yeah, if you just picked up a Google Pixel 9a, these are the coolest AI features that you're going
05:40to want to try today. Let me know if there's anything that I missed or I should try next time
05:44in the comments. To learn more about the Google Pixel 9a, you can find our full review down below.
05:48If you want more how-to tech, subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss my next video.
05:52You can find us everywhere at Tom's Guide and you can follow me to see what other cool tech
05:56I'm reviewing. Gemini, any final words?
05:58And that's a wrap on our Pixel 9a AI adventure. We've only scratched the surface of what this phone
06:05can do. Keep exploring, keep creating, and I'll catch you in the next dimension.
06:09And until the next one, I'll catch you later.
06:18We'll see you next time.
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