The Google Pixel 10 series gets some GENIUS new AI tools!

The Pixel 10 series isn’t just about new hardware—Google’s going all in on AI and software upgrades that are actually useful, not just “nice to have.” At the big Made by Google event in New York, Google showed off a bunch of new machine learning and AI-powered features debuting on the Pixel 10 family, with most of them set to arrive on older Pixels down the line. If you thought Pixels were already smart, just wait till you see what’s coming next.

Magic Cue: Smarter, More Contextual Suggestions

Let’s kick things off with Magic Cue, which is all about making your daily texting life way easier. Powered by Gemini Nano—Google’s latest on-device AI—the Pixel 10 can now give you crazy-specific suggestions right inside your chats. Say your friend asks about a dinner plan from last week. Instantly, Magic Cue pops up a shortcut to send them the Google Maps link for that restaurant. The trick? It pulls this info from your Gmail, Calendar, or wherever the digital trail lives.

And Magic Cue goes further. If you get a text about an upcoming flight, you won’t need to scramble through emails—your Pixel will flash up the airline and flight details, ready to send or check with just one tap. You can also long press on any suggestion to see where the info came from, so there’s no AI mystery.

Daily Hub: Your Whole Day, Summed Up

Another fresh addition is Daily Hub—a new summary page you’ll spot on the Discover feed (just swipe left from your home screen). Think of it like your personal AI assistant that greets you each morning. At a glance, you’ll see the weather, all your upcoming events, and reminders pulled together from Gmail, Keep, and Calendar. Keep scrolling for YouTube video picks and trending articles, so your day is basically mapped out before you’ve finished your coffee. It’s a similar idea to Samsung’s Now Brief, but with Google’s own flair.

Journal App: AI That Helps You Reflect

If you’re someone who loves to jot down their thoughts, Google’s new Journal app on the Pixel 10 brings AI right into your diary routine. As you write, the app will suggest images from your own photos to spice up your entries. It’ll even auto-categorise everything by topic, with neat emoji labels making it super easy to spot memories or themes at a glance. The monthly view gets a whole new vibe—think of it as a colourful, AI-curated scrapbook that’s always up to date.

Conversational Editing: Just Tell Your Photos What To Do

Google Photos is getting a glow-up too, with the introduction of Conversational Editing. No more fiddling with sliders or complicated apps—now you can literally talk to your Pixel and tell it how to edit a photo. Snapped a selfie at a crowded spot? Just say, “Remove all the strangers,” and the phone handles the rest. You can type, talk, or use one of the suggested prompts. Plus, every edit stacks, so you can undo changes or compare versions without losing anything.

Camera Coach, Auto Best Take & Improved Add Me

The camera app itself is also way smarter this year. Camera Coach is your new on-the-spot advisor, suggesting better angles, lighting, or even which mode to use before you snap. Auto Best Take takes group photos and combines the best faces from similar pics, so everyone looks their best (no more awkward blinking). And Add Me, last year’s feature for group shots, has been upgraded so even huge squads can get the photographer in the frame without any awkward stretching.

Gemini Live Visual Assistant Gets Smarter

Google’s Gemini Live assistant also gets a major upgrade. New visual cues will highlight or mask parts of your screen, making it obvious what the AI is talking about when answering a question—no more guessing what’s being referenced. Soon, Gemini will even pick up on how you want it to speak: you can tell it to slow down if you’re taking notes or to tweak its tone to match a happy or serious conversation.

Bottom line: The Pixel 10’s AI and software features are actually useful, turning your phone into a real daily companion. These aren’t just small tweaks—they’re the kind of upgrades that make you wonder how you ever lived without them.