Google‘s flagship smartphones typically introduce exclusive camera features, and this year is no exception. However, these features often make their way to older Pixel devices through software updates. According to a report from Android Authority, several exclusive features of the Google Pixel 9 series will soon be available on older Pixels including the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel 8.
Pixel 9’s Reimagine and Auto Frame feature could be rolled out to those devices
In collaboration with Android Authority, Assemble Debug discovered evidence in the Google Photos app indicating that the Reimagine and Auto Frame features will be rolled out to the older Pixel models. Notably, it remains unclear whether the more affordable A-series Pixels will receive these updates or not.
For those unfamiliar, Reimagine allows users to modify textures, colors, or materials in photos. For example, Google AI can change the appearance of elements like trees or skies. Meanwhile, Auto Frame uses AI to automatically suggest improved photo composition by analyzing image content.
Currently, Google Photos has three versions with varying configurations. The basic version is available on all Android devices, while the other two are exclusive to Pixel devices. One caters to Pixels launched between 2021 and 2023 (Pixel 6 to Pixel 8), and the other serves the Pixel 9 series launched in 2024.
The Google Photos app on Pixel 9 series devices includes code related to the Reimagine and Auto Frame features. According to Assemble Debug, these features have now appeared in the latest Google Photos app version (6.99) for Pixel models launched between 2021 and 2023. This suggests that Google is planning to roll out these camera and editing features to older Pixels soon.
Unfortunately, the relevant code strings are not yet present in the Google Photos app for non-Pixel devices, which suggests that other Android devices won’t receive these updates anytime soon.
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