Google Extends Generous, Complimentary Benefit to Pixel 9 Pro Users
In a significant move, Google has announced a major update for its AI tools on the Pixel 9 Pro, introducing a new feature called Veo 3. This innovative tool allows users to create high-quality, eight-second videos from simple text descriptions directly on their device. With Veo 3, users can generate original audio and visuals, effectively turning their phone into a personal filmmaker without the need for extra equipment or software.
Veo 3 is part of the Google AI Pro subscription, which Pixel 9 Pro owners receive free for one full year. This subscription also unlocks other advanced AI features such as the full Gemini 2.5 Pro experience, including Deep Research capabilities, Flow (an AI storytelling tool), and Whisk (an image-to-video remix tool), along with 1,000 AI credits per month to use across these services.
Google has also significantly enhanced its Circle to Search, a visual search tool available on over 300 million Android devices. The update integrates AI Mode, allowing users to ask follow-up questions about anything on their screen with advanced reasoning directly within the app, eliminating the need to switch contexts. This enriched AI search experience also comes with dedicated real-time gaming help, offering tips, articles, and videos timestamped to the player's current moment in mobile games without leaving the game app.
The AI-generated answers come with an option to "dive deeper with AI Mode" for extended exploration, making it easier to understand complex topics seamlessly. These upgrades are currently available in the U.S. and India.
Furthermore, Google's AI enhancements extend to the Pixel Watch, integrating the powerful Gemini AI models powered by WearOS, making AI assistance available on the wrist.
The latest developments showcase Google’s commitment to making AI tools not only cutting-edge but deeply integrated into everyday user experiences across devices.
| Feature | Description | Availability | |---------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------| | Veo 3 | Generates short, high-quality videos with original audio from text prompts on-device. | Pixel 9 Pro, with 1-year free AI Pro subscription | | Google AI Pro Subscription | Unlocks Gemini 2.5 Pro, Deep Research, Flow, Whisk tools, and 1,000 monthly AI credits. | Included free for Pixel 9 Pro owners for a year | | Circle to Search AI Mode | Allows contextual follow-up questions on-screen with AI reasoning; no app-switching needed | U.S. and India | | Circle to Search Gaming Help | Real-time mobile gaming assistance: tips, articles, videos synced to gameplay moments | In supported countries | | Gemini AI on Pixel Watch | AI assistant powered by Gemini on WearOS watch for on-wrist support | Pixel Watch |
To take advantage of these enhancements, Pixel 9 Pro XL owners can visit the Google One site, select the Google One tab, and sign up for the AI Pro plan. The feature isn't hardware-intensive and can run on virtually any phone, making it accessible to a wide range of users.
[1] Google Blog: https://blog.google/products/pixel/announcing-new-ai-features-pixel-9-pro/ [2] The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/13/23026337/google-pixel-9-pro-ai-features-veo-3-circle-to-search-ai-mode [3] Android Central: https://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-9-pro-ai-features-veo-3-circle-to-search-ai-mode [4] Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jankorovic/2022/04/13/google-pixel-9-pro-gets-ai-features-veo-3-circle-to-search-ai-mode/?sh=757914c366e7
Technology and artificial-intelligence are at the forefront of Google's updates, with the introduction of Veo 3 on Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. This innovative tool generates short, high-quality videos using text prompts directly on the device, and it's included as part of a free one-year Google AI Pro subscription for Pixel 9 Pro owners. This plan unlocks several advanced AI features and 1,000 monthly AI credits.
