New zoom enhance feature for Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel screenshots integration with Google’s Circle to Search
Top 3 Key Points:
- Zoom Enhance: Available on Pixel 8 Pro, offering improved image detail but still in the early testing stages.
- Circle to Search Expansion: Google plans to integrate Pixel Screenshots into this tool for easier image searches.
- Limited Availability: Both features are currently limited to certain devices and regions.
Zoom Enhance for Pixel 8 Pro
Google has rolled out a new feature called Zoom Enhance for the Pixel 8 Pro through a Google Photos update. This tool is designed to sharpen image details when you zoom in on photos. However, since it’s still in its early stages, results may vary and might not always be perfect.
When using Zoom Enhance, you’ll find it under the Tools tab in Google Photos, alongside features like Magic Eraser and Unblur. To use it, you simply zoom in on the desired area of an image and tap “Enhance details.” The enhancement process takes a few seconds and works entirely on the device, even in Airplane Mode, as long as the photo is stored locally. You can compare the enhanced image with the original by tapping and holding on the screen.
Google encourages users to provide feedback to help improve this feature. You can also reset the changes or save a copy of the enhanced image.
Currently, Zoom Enhance is available on the Pixel 8 Pro and will be coming to other devices like the Pixel 9 Pro, 9 Pro X, and 9 Pro Fold.
Pixel Screenshots Integration with Circle to Search
Google is also working on integrating its new Pixel Screenshots app with the Circle to Search (CtS) feature. This tool helps users find more information about what’s on their screen. The integration will allow users to save a screenshot of the selected section directly within the Pixel Screenshots app.
This feature is currently exclusive to the Pixel 9 series. When you perform a Circle to Search, the app will offer new prompts, including a “Save” option that saves the screenshot with relevant information like time, date, and AI-generated context. This makes it easier to search for the screenshot later using keywords.
However, this integration is not widely available yet. The Pixel Screenshots app is currently limited to the Pixel 9 series and is only available in certain languages and regions. Google may expand this feature to other Pixel devices in the future, but no timeline has been confirmed.