Can Google Boost Pixel Photos With AI Horsepower, Not Gimmicks?
Tech > Mobile > Phones Can Google Boost Pixel Photos With AI Horsepower, Not Gimmicks? Commentary: Google has the potential to advance the state of the art, but we’ll see if it just wants flashy AI features instead. Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology at CNET, from cellular phone plans to devices and emerging technology.
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- ▪Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology at CNET, from cellular phone plans to devices and emerging technology.
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Tech > Mobile > Phones Can Google Boost Pixel Photos With AI Horsepower, Not Gimmicks? Commentary: Google has the potential to advance the state of the art, but we’ll see if it just wants flashy AI features instead. Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology at CNET, from cellular phone plans to devices and emerging technology. Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Read full bio August 10, 2026, 6:03 am ET 5 min read Using Pro Res Zoom on the Pixel 10 Pro XL to capture distant details. Andrew Lanxon/CNET If Google’s Pixel line of phones is best known for anything, it’s impressive software that elevates the photos its cameras capture. This year’s Made By Google event, which kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug.
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