Google confirms new Pixel 9 features and upgrades in the works

Google’s latest Made by Google podcast episode delves into the exciting future of the Pixel line, hinting at significant upgrades in store for the Pixel 9. While discussions center around the Video Boost and Night Sight Video features introduced on the Pixel 8 Pro, the company emphasizes these are just the beginning.

Google’s podcast reveals their ambition to deliver “the best video quality ever seen on a smartphone.” While the current features might be limited to the Pro model, we could see these capabilities expand across the Pixel line in the future. The company acknowledges the strong demand for improved low-light video performance, a key area they aim to revolutionize. The podcast also confirms that Google is actively “working on new features and feature upgrades for Pixel 9.” This brief mention sparks anticipation for the next generation of Google’s flagship smartphones, although we’ve already encountered several leaks and rumors about what to expect when the phones drop later this year.

Video Boost was a key highlight of the Pixel 8 Pro, and this episode further sheds light on how cloud processing enables this and other advanced features. According to Google, this technology allows processing frames with fewer constraints, something currently impossible for smartphone hardware. Google’s cloud capabilities enables the use of sophisticated algorithms for deblurring, stabilization, and color correction — all leading to superior video quality. With the Pixel 9, you can expect even further improvements to Video Boost, and I hope processing time will be high on their list.

Google did also expresses its commitment to enhance on-device video quality and performance year-over-year. As technology and hardware evolve, we can expect even more impressive video capabilities to land directly on Pixel devices. This should give us a hint of the features Google will be looking to improve with the Pixel 9 series.

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