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The regular Google Pixel 8 will miss out the Pro version's on-device AI

Google confirms that Gemini Nano is only for the Pixel 8 Pro.

Google confirmed that the standard Pixel 8 won't have Gemini Nano, unlike its Pro counterpart, citing unspecified hardware limitations. While the Pixel 8 won't have Gemini Nano, Google plans to extend the AI to more mobile devices, specifically high-end Android phones. This downside also means Gemini Nano will forever lag behind the Pro and Ultra, which tap into external servers for some extra oomph.

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