Pixel 10 Pro review: familiar hardware, filled with Google’s AI

Summary

Pixel devices have always been a reflection of how Google sees Android, as well as a platform to showcase its own apps and technology advances. In the current era, this vision encompasses Google’s consumer AI suite. Google wants Pixel owners to live and breathe Google AI in all aspects of their lives through the new devices. While a lot of people are talking about AI as a paradigm shift, companies know that the best way to reach consumers is still their phones. Google wants people to believe its phones and their AI tools are the best. They even hired Jimmy Fallon to tell you about it. Image Credits: Ivan Mehta In terms of its hardware, the Pixel lineup didn’t go through drastic changes this year. The most notable point was possibly the base Pixel 10 getting a telephoto camera. The other notable addition was PixelSnap — Google’s version of MagSafe with Qi2 charging — which unlocks a number of accessories, including chargers and stands. I have been using the Pixel 10 Pro for the last few days, a device that has a new, brighter screen, more RAM, and a pro camera. The company’s announcement focused substantially on its new Tensor G5 chip, which is made by TSMC instead of Samsung this year. Google touted that the new chip is better at AI performance and runs the latest Gemini Nano model. (We can’t faithfully review its performance after using the phone for only a few days. Stayed tuned.) Google’s software features have been a mainstay of Pixel phones for a long time, but with AI, that slant becomes more prominent. Image Credits: Ivan Mehta System AI features All companies are packing mentions of AI technology in their device presentations. However, customers often get only a partial version of those promises when they get the device in their hands for the first time. For example, I have been using an Indian Pixel unit, which means some AI features aren’t available immediately. Of note, Daily Hub, a feature that shows the summary of your day with other content suggestions...