TL;DR:
- Google’s Magic Editor, an AI-powered photo editing tool, is now available to a wider audience, including users of Samsung and Apple devices.
- The tool offers a range of features, from object removal to weather manipulation, enhancing the smartphone photography experience.
- Google’s rapid advancement in AI technology, including the Magic Editor and Gemini, signals a significant shift in the digital landscape.
The Rise of AI in Smartphone Photography
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in recent times, especially with Google’s launch of Gemini, a digital assistant aiming to be the primary helper on Android phones. But that’s not all. Google has been working on AI features across its product line for years, and one such feature is making waves in the world of smartphone photography.
Google’s Magic Editor: A New Era of Photo Editing
In October 2023, Google introduced a cool new picture editing feature called Magic Editor in Google Photos, initially exclusive to Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro users. Now, the AI magic is spreading. Users who have updated to the latest version of Google Photos (6.85) and are on any semi-recent Google Pixel or Samsung phone should start to see Magic Editor available to them. It’s also reportedly showing up on phones from other manufacturers and on Apple iPhones.
What Can Magic Editor Do?
If you’ve used Google Photos recently, you might have tried the Magic Eraser tool that removes items or objects from pictures. Magic Editor is much more than that. It’s like Magic Eraser on steroids. With this AI-powered tool, you can reframe photos, remove unwanted objects, move objects entirely, and even change weather conditions.
Google’s Rapid AI Advancement
Google may not have been first to the draw with this AI feature, but it certainly is getting a lot right quickly. Samsung launched its own AI-powered camera features with the Galaxy S24 series, but Google’s rapid advancement in AI technology, including the Magic Editor and Gemini, signals a significant shift in the digital landscape.
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