Originally debuted on Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro in October 2023.
Samsung phone users can only save up to 10 edits per month.
The Magic Editor, an advanced photo editing tool, is now available for Samsung Galaxy devices and older Pixel models. Originally debuting on the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro in October 2023, this feature uses generative AI to modify elements in an image by changing their placement, size or removing them and filling missing areas. It also offers additional possibilities like editing the sky.
Google announced that it would be available for all Google Photos users soon but rolled it out for Pixel devices in mid-May. The rollout for Samsung devices began shortly after, allowing users to access Magic Editor by opening an image in the Google Photos app, tapping on 'Edit,' and then on the purple icon located in the lower left area of the UI.
Magic Editor is a powerful tool that goes beyond simple object removal. It offers more precise editing capabilities than Magic Eraser, which was previously locked behind a paywall requiring a Google One plan to use it. However, non-Pixel devices have usage limitations: Samsung phone users can only save up to 10 edits per month.
Magic Editor is not yet available on all devices but continues to roll out widely. It's important for users to keep their Google Photos app updated for the latest features and improvements.
Samsung Galaxy devices can now use the Magic Editor via the Google Photos app
Magic Editor is now available for Samsung Galaxy device owners.
Processing for Magic Editor takes place through Google’s servers in the cloud causing a delay in editing.
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The Magic Editor debuted on Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in October 2022.
Google added the feature to older Pixel models for free use.
Users with non-Pixel Android or iPhone need to sign up for 2TB of cloud storage from Google One ($9.99 per month) to save an unlimited number of images edited using Magic Editor.
Google's Magic Editor is now available on many other phones besides Pixel and Samsung.
Magic Editor offers advanced editing features like reframing photos, removing unwanted objects, moving objects, and changing weather conditions.
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Pixel users can use Magic Editor for free with no limit to saved edits. Others are limited to 10 saved edits per month without Google One Premium.
Users can access Magic Editor by updating to the latest version of Google Photos (6.85) on their semi-recent Google Pixel or Samsung phone. It is also reportedly available on phones from other manufacturers and Apple iPhones.
Google's quick rollout of advanced AI features like Magic Editor may outshine competitors.
Magic Editor is more than just the Magic Eraser tool, it’s a powerful editing tool with various advanced features.
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The author makes several statements in the article that are factual and do not contain any fallacies. However, there is one instance of an appeal to authority when the author states 'Google may not have been first to the draw with this AI feature, but it certainly is getting a lot right quickly.' This statement implies that being quick in implementing new features makes Google's implementation better than others, which is an appeal to authority based on speed. However, since there are no other fallacies present and the appeal to authority does not significantly impact the overall content of the article, I am scoring it high.
Google may not have been first to the draw with this AI feature, but it certainly is getting a lot right quickly.
Magic Editor rollout expanding to older Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices
Magic Editor using generative AI to modify elements in an image: change placement, size or remove them and fill missing areas
Magic Eraser has no usage limit even for free users
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Magic Editor debuted in October 2023 for Google Pixel 8 series
Magic Editor is now available for Samsung Galaxy device owners.
The Magic Editor uses generative AI to modify elements in an image: change placement, size or remove them and fill missing areas
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The article contains some inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. It also presents a dichotomous depiction of non-Pixel device users. No formal fallacies were found.
. . . it was staggered. Now, the company is expanding the rollout not only to more Pixel models, but also to Samsung devices.
On the other hand, Pixel device users can enjoy unlimited edits.
That said, this option is now available for free, and not just for Pixel and Samsung users. Currently, Magic Eraser is free-to-use on my Nothing Phone (2)
The good side of Magic Eraser is that it has no usage limit even for free users.
Google rolled out Magic Editor to older Pixel phones in late May
Samsung will launch Galaxy S25 series in early 2025, with Galaxy S25 Ultra making its first appearance on IMEI database
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Google introduced Magic Editor app with Pixel 8 series in April
The Magic Editor debuted on Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in October 2022.
Magic Editor is an advanced variant of Magic Eraser, available on Samsung Galaxy phones
Magic Editor allows moving people, items, and animals anywhere in a picture or have them erased completely.
Users can apply contextual background presets like Sky, Golden hour, and Stylized.
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The article contains some instances of appeals to authority and inflammatory rhetoric, but no formal or blatant logical fallacies were found. The author mentions Google's announcement and rollout of the Magic Editor feature on Samsung Galaxy phones as evidence for its availability and usefulness. He also compares it to Samsung Gallery's functionality, implying that having two options is not a bad deal. Additionally, he references Apple's software support being less than Samsung and Google without providing any counterargument or evidence from the author himself. The tone of the article can be considered inflammatory in some parts due to its comparative nature.
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