Unlocking the Pixel 9 bootloader breaks some Pixel AI apps

Unlocking the bootloader on Google's new Pixel 9 series smartphones disables some of their AI features. Issues arise with AI-based apps such as Pixel Screenshots, AI Weather Report, Call Notes, and Pixel Studio, which require a locked bootloader to function properly.

• Pixel 9 introduces improved hardware and AI capabilities.
• Unlocking the bootloader affects AI features functionality.
• Pixel Screenshots won't work with an unlocked bootloader.
• Some apps work with unlocked devices using Magisk Canary.
• Android's core open source, but many apps are proprietary.