The Pixel 10 just dropped 7 wild new AI tricks, and they'll make your current phone feel dumb – here's why

The Pixel 10 is here, in a variety of models and designs, complete with a lot of AI innovations that integrate the phone into your life in new and exciting ways.

As always, Gemini is the pumping heart behind the wonders of the new Pixel phone, but the new 34% faster Tensor G5 processor means that Gemini models can run on the phone itself, so you get a smoother user experience and some exciting new AI features like Magic Cue and Auto Best Take.

Here’s our rundown of the big new AI innovations that were announced at today’s event.

1. AI Pro subscription

To kick things off, a Google AI Pro subscription is free for a year with any phone you purchase from the Pixel 10 lineup, so you can be sure you’re getting the very best AI features right out of the box.

2. Gemini Live

If you own a Pixel phone you will already be familiar with Gemini Live, which is Gemini’s natural voice conversation mode. It’s much easier to chat with Gemini using your voice than to type in prompts, especially on mobile. Inside Live mode you can also share you camera, so Gemini can ‘see what you see’.

The Pixel 10 improves Gemini Live when sharing your camera by adding Visual Overlays, which provide guidance by highlighting right on screen what Gemini is talking about. There’s also a new native audio model for Gemini Live, which can adjust its reactions based on your mood, so it can tell if you are excited or concerned and respond appropriately.

3. Magic Cue

Magic Cue uses Gemini to anticipate your needs and proactively suggest things right before you need them. Say, for example, somebody has asked about dinner reservations in an email or message. Magic Cue will already have lined up some possible dinner reservations for you to check out, and even drafted a response. If a friend asks about an Airbnb then Magic Cue will have already started looking for you.

You’ll find Magic Cue in your Daily Hub, along with reminders.

4. Camera Coach

Powered by Gemini, Camera Coach makes it almost impossible to take bad pictures on your new Pixel 10. It can read the scene, offer suggestions, and help you find the best angle for your photo, while also giving you advice on lighting. It will even take a good look at the surroundings and suggest the best mode to take the photo in.

But there’s more - a new Auto Best Take will find and combine similar photos into one where everybody is looking their best automatically, without you having to do any photo editing yourself. With an improved Add Me feature it’s also possible to add the photographer to even bigger groups, so nobody is left out of the photo.

5. On-device troubleshooting agent

The Pixel 10 range has a new on-device AI-powered agent who provides instant technical support if you get stuck. It can help you troubleshoot issues, adjust settings and even hand off to a live support person if required.

6. Voice translation

Inside the Google Phone App a new Voice Translate can translate a call in real-time, in what sounds like your own voice, meaning you can talk in languages you don’t even know.

Also a new Take a Message feature will provide a transcript of missed or declined calls, then suggest a response or action.

7. Pixel Journal

Finally, Pixel Journal is a place to record your innermost thoughts, privately and conveniently. Using AI it can help you process your thoughts, track your goals and provide you with insights over time.

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