Pixel 8 Rumors: Google's Latest Smartphone to Boast Video Unblur Tool for Crisp, Clear Footage

After releasing the popular 'Photo Unblur' feature in its latest Pixel 7 series smartphones, US-based tech giant Google is now working on a new 'Video Unblur' tool for its upcoming Pixel 8 smartphone.

According to a new report from 9To5Google, the video unblur tool will make users' videos crisp and clear. With the help of machine learning, the tool is expected to give a sharper look to previously captured videos.

The Photo Unblur tool in Google Photos that leverages the Tensor chip's machine learning capabilities to sharpen photographs was introduced with the launch of the Pixel 7 series. This works regardless of whether you took photos on a Pixel phone recently or on an old-school camera decades ago, the report said. According to the report, this tool is not yet fully developed. Once it's up and running, you can expect Video Unblur to give a sharper look to previously captured videos with the help of machine learning. Also, Video Unblur may be a Pixel series exclusive, too.

Both Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones are expected to arrive in late 2023. Earlier, it was rumored that the upcoming Pixel 8 smartphone lineup will come with an upgraded Samsung camera sensor, the ISOCELL GN2, which has high dynamic range (HDR) functionality. Better dynamic range in photos and videos.The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are expected to pack 12GB of RAM. Also, the Pro model is likely to offer a display resolution of 2822 x 1344 pixels, while the Pixel 8 is expected to offer a standard 2268 x 1080 resolution.

In related news, Google is also launching two new smartphones in the market very soon – Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a. These smartphones are expected to be launched in global markets. According to the report, the company is yet to make an official announcement regarding the launch date of this phone.