Google Assistant Gets Smarter Device Controls and Settings Interface on Pixel 8

Google Assistant on Pixel 8 has enhanced device control capabilities to provide help with system updates and settings.

Settings app on Pixel 8 has banners and notes reminding users of Assistant's abilities.

Assistant gained a new interface for settings questions on Pixel 8 with suggestions and deep links.

Unclear if older Pixels will get the redesign and advanced speech processing exclusive to Tensor G3 in Pixel 8.

Pixel 8 has excellent form factor and software prowess expected from Google phones.

Pixel 8 Pro has new Tensor G3 chip, high brightness display, and temperature sensor with modest camera improvements.