Google is Bringing Gemini Nano to Pixel 8 and Circle to Search to More Devices

Google is expanding the availability of new generative AI features to more Android devices. Gemini Nano, the company’s most efficient AI model for on-device tasks is now coming to the Pixel 8. And Circle to Search, a new way to search for anything with a simple gesture is also coming to more Pixel and Galaxy devices.

Circle to Search previously rolled out to Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S24 series phones. The feature lets users search for anything on their phone by circling, highlighting, or tapping it.

Starting today, Circle to Search is now rolling out to Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7a, Samsung Galaxy S23 series, S23 FE, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, and Tab S9. “In a few weeks, we’ll continue to expand access to Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet users,” Google said today.

Earlier this month, Google also said that Gemini Nano, which is currently available on the Pixel 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24 family, would not come to the Pixel 8 due to “hardware limitations.” However, the company has now backtracked on that.

Google said today that Gemini Nano would come to Pixel 8 owners with the next Pixel Feature Drop, though the AI model will be available via a developer option. “It will power two expanded features: Summarize in Recorder and Magic Compose in Messages,” the company said today.