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The Verge critiques Google's two Pixel 10 ads, including the spots labeled With 100x Zoom and Moving on, calling them confusing and unsettling. The first ad appears to praise fake views via simulated visuals and mentions that additional hardware was used, while the second imagines a jilted phone with an AI-inflected voice, prompting questions about ad intent and ethics for Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL.
Google is enabling Quick Share to work with Apple's AirDrop, starting with Pixel 10 devices and promising expansion to other Android models. The process involves selecting a file in Quick Share, the Android device discovering nearby iPhones to receive, and the iPhone accepting the transfer, with Google citing strong security safeguards. This marks a step toward true cross‑OS sharing between Android and iPhone, with broader support expected in the future.
Google's Pixel 10 series gains Gemini Screen Automation via the March Feature Drop, enabling Gemini to handle tasks in selected apps (Uber, Uber Eats, GrubHub, DoorDash, Starbucks) in the background. You can watch it work or take over, and you can stop it if needed. Usage is limited: free users get 5 requests per day, while AI Ultra subscribers can use up to 120 per day. Access the feature in the Gemini app under Settings > Screen automation on Pixel 10 devices.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup and Google’s Pixel 10 duel in a tight flagship race, with the S26 highlighting Privacy Display, S Pen on the Ultra, and a 200MP main camera, while the Pixel 10 emphasizes Tensor G5 AI features and earlier Android updates; Pixel generally undercuts Samsung on base pricing, though top storage options narrow the gap. Displays tilt toward Pixel in brightness, Galaxy offers the largest screen, and 8K video remains a Galaxy highlight (Pixel maxes out at 4K/60fps). Both families include IP68, long software updates, and 5G, so a definitive winner awaits full reviews—your pick depends on whether you want AI-first software and multitasking prowess or hardware features and advanced display tech.
Google has introduced AirDrop-style file sharing between Pixel 10/9 devices and Apple devices via Quick Share. The setup requires updates to Google Play System and Google Play Services and the semi-secret Quick Share Extension; you can send from Pixel to iPhone/Mac by using Quick Share's Send and accepting on the Apple side, or receive from iPhone/Mac by enabling Pixel Receive. The feature works both ways after acceptance. Update: Google extended support to the Pixel 9 series (excluding Pixel 9a) on Feb 17, with more devices to follow.
Google says AirDrop interoperability introduced on the Pixel 10 will expand to many more Android devices in 2026, enabling cross‑platform file sharing with iOS and macOS without third‑party apps; VP Eric Kay teased forthcoming announcements as Google broadens the ecosystem, aided by Quick Share/Play Store updates and a March Pixel Drop.
Google hints at new Pixel Theme packs for the Pixel line after ending the Wicked-themed launch; there’s no announced timeline or details, and it’s unclear whether future packs will be brand-sponsored or original, with theme creation limited to Google rather than developers.
Google’s January 2026 patch (version vBP4A.260105.004.E1) is rolling out to Pixel devices from Pixel 7a through the Pixel 10 series, delivering significant GPU performance improvements and fixes for touchscreen responsiveness, battery drain, and other issues (including AOD flicker and Lightroom noise) that had troubled Pixel 10 users; Google says more GPU improvements are coming in future updates.
Recent updates have caused sluggishness and bugs in Google's Pixel 10 and 9 series phones, including unresponsive launchers, slow boot times, and display issues, particularly after a Play system update, with some problems persisting despite subsequent patches.
Baseus is launching the PicoGo AM52, a slim 10,000 mAh Qi2 wireless power bank for Pixel 10, offering a compact design with minimal power loss, high output, and a premium matte aluminum finish, set to be available later this month.
Clicks is launching the 'Click Power' magnetic, slide-out keyboard compatible with any device supporting Qi2 or MagSafe, including phones like Pixel 10, Galaxy S25, and Motorola Razr, in 2026. It features Bluetooth connectivity, a built-in 2,150 mAh battery, and adjustable slider positions for different phone sizes, aiming to enhance mobile productivity by freeing up screen space and supporting familiar shortcuts. Pre-orders start at $79, with a retail price of $109.
dbrand has launched a new 'Sketch 2D' skin design that gives devices like the Pixel 10 a cartoon-like appearance, available for around $25, and is also running a contest where customers can win a Galaxy Z TriFold by placing an order or mailing a ballot before January 3.
This week features significant discounts on Google's Pixel 10 smartphones, Nintendo Switch games, and accessories, including the Pixel 10 starting at $499 and popular Switch titles like Super Mario Odyssey at half price, making it a great time to shop before the year ends.
The Google Pixel 10, considered the best Android phone, is currently available at Amazon for $449, a 50% discount using promo code PIXEL10, making it an excellent deal for a feature-rich smartphone with a 6.3-inch OLED display, AI tools, and Qi2 wireless charging.
Amazon is offering significant holiday discounts on the Pixel 10 lineup, Pixel Watch 4, and Samsung Galaxy Watch models, with Pixel 10 prices starting at $449, Pixel 10 Pro/XL up to $400 off, and Pixel Watch 4 LTE at $300, alongside various other tech deals for last-minute holiday shopping.