Good News For Pixel 8 Users: Gemini Nano Will Be Available On Device

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Pixel 8 owners have something to rejoice. The search giant’s LLM ai model is confirmed to be available on the device. Initially, the company had revealed that the mobile-friendly and smallest version of Gemini Nano would be limited to the Pixel 8 Pro. Google’s vague response to the lack of support for ai model also enraged Pixel 8 owners.
Google Pixel 8 will get Gemini Nano
Hardware limitations were cited to be the main reason for the lack of support for Gemini Nano on the Pixel 8. This was perplexing as the only difference between the standard and pro variant of the device is in the RAM capacity. Both phones are powered by the Tensor G3 chipset but the Pixel 8 has 8GB RAM whereas the pro model maxes out at 12GB. Notably, the ai model also runs on the base Samsung Galaxy S24 variant.
In a statement
to Android Authority, Google confirmed that Gemini Nano will make its way to all Pixel 8 units. The search giant stated that large language models on phones with different memory can deliver different user experiences. They seem to have found a method to LLM on the Pixel 8 by testing intensely.
Gemini Nano will be available as a Developer Preview with the next Pixel Feature Drop update that is expected in June. The developer options can be accessed through Settings > About Phone and taping on the build number seven times. The LLM model will enable two features on the Pixel 8 – summarize recordings by generating bullet points and Gboard Smart Reply promising faster and conversational-awareness responses.
Meanwhile, the Pixel 8 Pro will get extended features and benefits of the Gemini Nano.