Pixel 9 New Tricks: Transfer Data From Another Phone After Setup, Record Calls With Call Notes

Highlights

• Google Pixel 9 Series enhances data transfer capabilities.
• Now allows users to copy data from another device even after the initial setup is complete.
• Pixel 9 phones also allow call recording.
• Users will also get transcription and a summary of the calls later.

Google has introduced a host of handy features in the latest Pixel 9 Series phones.

While shipping of the new phones has just started and not very many users have probably got their hands on the latest devices, Pixel 9 series tricks have been surfacing online since the announcement.

Let’s take a quick look at some of the recently revealed Pixel 9 new features.

Pixel 9 Series: Transfer Data From Another Phone After Initial Setup

The latest Google Pixel 9 series now allows users to restore data from another Android device even after the initial setup is completed.

The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL users can access this new feature anytime through the Android Settings menu.

This is a welcome change.

Previously, Android only supported data transfer during the initial setup.

If you skipped this option or if it failed, you would have to perform a factory reset to try again.

But with the Pixel 9 series, you can now copy data from another device without resetting your phone.

In a recent post, 9to5Google explains the feature in detail.

In the Settings menu, you’ll find a new “Backup or copy data” section above the “System” category.

This section allows you to back up data to your Google account or copy data from another device.

The process is simple and involves scanning a QR code and using Wi-Fi to transfer the data.

You can choose which data to copy, and it’s always merged with existing data on the new device, not overwritten.

Pixel 9 Series: Now Allows Call Recording and Transcription

The Google Pixel 9 series has finally added a long-awaited phone call recording feature.

With the new feature enabled in the latest Pixel 9 Phones, you can not only record calls but also allows you to transcribe and summarize the calls.

This feature is available in the Phone by Google app on Pixel 9 Series phones.

The new Call Notes feature uses Google’s advanced AI model, Gemini Nano. This feature handles audio, speech, and even image inputs.

Here’s how you can enable this feature in your new Pixel 9 series –

• Open the Phone by Google app
• Tap the three-dot menu button
• Select Settings and tap on Call Notes

• Toggle the “Turn on Call Notes” switch to turn on the feature

Once activated, you can start recording during a call from the overflow menu.

The Phone app will play an audio message to inform all participants that the call is being recorded, and a red dot will appear next to the call duration as an indicator.

After the call ends, you can access the recording, transcript, and summary in the “Recents” tab of the Phone by Google app.

However, if the call was too brief, you might receive a message saying it couldn’t be summarized.

While recording phone calls might seem straightforward, it’s complicated by legal regulations.

Google’s call recording feature is available in the Phone by Google app but was blocked on Pixel phones in some regions, including the US.

Google Pixel 9 Specs

FAQs

Q1. What are the standout AI features in the Pixel 9 series?

Answer. The Pixel 9 series introduces several new AI features, including the Gemini Assistant for advanced personal assistance, Magic Editor for enhanced photo editing, and Pixel Studio for on-device image generation.

Q2. How does the Gemini Assistant improve user experience?

Answer. The Gemini Assistant offers more advanced capabilities than previous assistants, such as handling complex queries, integrating with Google apps, and providing real-time conversational responses through Gemini Live.

Q3. What is Pixel Studio and how does it work?

Answer. Pixel Studio is a new app that allows users to generate images using an on-device diffusion model and Google’s Imagen 3 text-to-image model.

It enables easy prompting, style changes, and personal sticker creation.

Q4. What improvements have been made to the Magic Editor?

Answer. The Magic Editor in the Pixel 9 series now includes more powerful tools for re-imagining photos using generative AI, such as Auto Frame for better subject focus and enhanced editing capabilities.

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