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Updated · 9to5Google · Jul 14
Google Unveils Gemma 4 E2B for Pixel 10 TPU, Enabling 100% On-Device AI
Updated
Updated · 9to5Google · Jul 14

Google Unveils Gemma 4 E2B for Pixel 10 TPU, Enabling 100% On-Device AI

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Jul 14

Summary

  • Gemma 4 E2B for TPU is built to run natively on the Pixel 10 lineup’s Tensor G5 TPU, giving Google a lightweight on-device model for offline AI tasks.
  • Google said the model supports multimodal features including private chat, image recognition without internet, and 100% on-device audio transcription for lectures and notes.
  • Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL and 10 Pro Fold will support the release, while Google also demonstrated Mobile Actions that can control functions like WiFi or Maps by voice or text.
  • Gemma 4 was first introduced in April, and Google has already previewed it as the base model for the upcoming Gemini Nano 4, signaling a broader push to move more AI processing onto devices.

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