The Google Pixel 10 series has been unveiled, boasting a variety of AI functionalities. This year’s Made By Google event revolved around the theme of practicality, featuring notable appearances that illustrated how AI capabilities can be woven into everyday routines. Rick Osterloh, senior VP of devices and services, referred to the offerings as “personal intelligence,” emphasizing AI features customized to users’ lives. He also alluded to an upcoming “agentic universal AI assistant.”
The event highlighted the Pixel 10’s AI features with contributions from Jimmy Fallon, Alex Cooper, Karen Polinesia, and others.
One of the prominent features was Voice Translate, which facilitates real-time conversation translation. Fallon and Polinesia exhibited this during a live English-Spanish interaction, with the Pixel 10 translating and syncing their voices. Unlike a previous Google Meet function that required a subscription, Voice Translate is accessible on Pixel 10 devices, handling translations on the device for user privacy.
Magic Cue is an AI assistant that offers information recommendations across apps such as Gmail, Calendar, and Messages. It was showcased by retrieving dinner reservation information from Fallon’s calendar. Users have the option to disable Magic Cue if they find it bothersome.
The Pixel 10 camera incorporates new AI enhancements for creativity. “Ask Gemini” enables photo editing through typed instructions, while “Camera Coach” offers tips for achieving the ideal shot.
Pixel Journal, which was not announced during the live event, is a journaling app featuring AI-generated writing prompts and insights. It aims to assist users in expressing their thoughts but raises concerns about AI’s role in journaling.
Google’s call screening feature now includes “Take a Message,” which transcribes voicemails and provides subsequent actions.
Acquiring a Pixel 10 Pro, Pro XL, or 10 Pro Fold comes with a year-long Google AI Pro subscription, granting premium access to sophisticated AI tools such as Gemini models, Flow, Notebook LM, and more.