After using the standard Pixel 9, priced at $799 (£799, AU$1,349), for nearly a week, I found myself intrigued—and even a bit excited—by how AI could shape the future of smartphones. Google's vision seems clear: the days of endlessly scrolling through your photo gallery or scrambling to jot down notes during a call are over. With the Pixel 9, we're moving beyond using our phones solely for taking photos; now, we can generate entirely new images based on just a few words.