Pixel Recorder's "Clear Voice" to Enhance Audio Clarity

Pixel Recorder to Get "Clear Voice" Noise Reduction

Google is developing a "Clear voice" feature for its Pixel Recorder app. This feature aims to enhance audio clarity by reducing background noise during recordings, prioritizing human speech. It will utilize the phone's internal microphone and support mono audio only. External microphones and stereo recording will not be compatible with this feature. For more on Google's AI initiatives, see ChatGPT's 2024 Journey: Key Updates and Challenges.

Current Status and Availability

The "Clear voice" feature is not yet live, even in the latest Pixel Recorder version (4.2.20241001.701169069). Server-side updates are likely required before it becomes available to users. The feature is referred to as "hdmic" internally. While we await this update, explore alternatives to Spotify Wrapped.

Other Pixel Recorder Updates in 2024

• Improved summarization for longer transcripts using Gemini Nano with Multimodality on Pixel 9 series.
• Addition of a "Record" app shortcut in the phone app.
• Pixel Recorder launched on Pixel Watch 3 and older models, enabling wrist-based recordings. For more on wearable tech, see Apple TV Rumors and Smart Home Ambitions.