Artificial intelligence (AI) has already transformed how we work and communicate. Now, it's making its way into our pockets.
Apple launched its iPhone 16 on September 9, 2024, and Google revealed its Pixel 9 smartphones on August 13. Both are bold examples of how AI is being fused with consumer devices.
As AI moves from the cloud into our hands, these phones offer a glimpse into the potential—and the risks—of this powerful technology becoming a daily companion.
One key feature of Google and Apple's phones is their ability to transform reality—or to be more precise, our perception of it. The tech companies have introduced new camera features that allow users to edit images and videos in ways that were previously only done by professionals.
New AI features in the Pixel 9 include "Add Me," which enables a user to place themselves in a photo by taking another picture at the same spot and merging the images using augmented reality and AI. The "Magic Editor" tool leverages AI to rearrange the composition of an image and adjust people's positions.
