Google has always put AI at the center of the Pixel experience, and the new Pixel 10 series is no exception. While some fan-favorite features like Magic Eraser and Gemini on-device are still here, the Pixel 10 introduces a host of entirely new AI capabilities that make the phone more proactive and helpful than ever before. Here’s a look at the biggest AI upgrades that aren’t on the Pixel 9.
1. Magic Cue
Magic Cue is the most significant new AI feature on the Pixel 10. Rather than waiting for you to ask for help, it proactively anticipates your needs and surfaces relevant information from across your apps. If a friend texts you about a flight, Magic Cue will pull your itinerary from Gmail and suggest sharing the details in Messages with a single tap. It works seamlessly during phone calls, too, automatically displaying your flight or hotel confirmation when you call an airline. This on-device feature runs securely with Gemini Nano, ensuring your data stays private.
2. “Ask Photos”
Photo editing on the Pixel 10 becomes as easy as talking. The new “Ask Photos” feature in Google Photos allows you to use natural language to make edits. You can simply type or speak commands like “remove the reflections on the window” or “make the sky brighter” and the AI will handle it. This removes the need to use sliders or complex tools, making advanced photo editing accessible to everyone. The tool can even handle multiple requests in one prompt and works with creative suggestions like “add clouds to the sky” or “restore this old photo.”
3. Voice Translate
Live Translate has been a staple of Pixel phones for a while, but Voice Translate takes it to a new level. During a phone call, this on-device AI feature translates your conversation in real time, but with a unique twist: it mimics the tone and cadence of each speaker’s voice. This allows for a more natural, authentic conversation across language barriers, making you sound like you, even when speaking a different language.
4. Camera Coach
The Pixel 10 introduces a Camera Coach, an AI-powered guide that helps you take better photos. It analyzes the scene in real time and offers suggestions on composition, lighting, and angles. For users who want to improve their photography skills, the feature also includes a “Get Inspired” button that generates AI-powered examples of how to frame a shot of your subject. This moves the focus from just editing bad photos to helping you capture a great one from the start.
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