"Google Pixel 8 to Receive On-Device AI Upgrade with Gemini Nano"

Google has announced that the Pixel 8 will receive support for on-device AI through Gemini Nano in the next Pixel feature drop, following pressure from Pixel fans and Android experts. Despite previous claims of hardware limitations, the Pixel 8 will now be able to utilize on-device recorder summaries and smart replies in Gboard, similar to the Pixel 8 Pro. This decision comes after Samsung began rolling out AI features to its previous-generation flagship phones, utilizing both on- and off-device AI, prompting questions about Google's initial explanation for the absence of on-device AI on the Pixel 8.