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Get up to a $300 Amazon gift card when you pre-order a Google Pixel 10 phone

Google just revealed a spate of new devices, including a line of Pixel 10 smartphones. Amazon has joined the hype train early, as it now offers gift cards when pre-ordering one of these handsets. The gift cards range in value from $100 to $300, depending on what device is purchased. Perhaps the most notable is a $200 gift card when pre-ordering the Pixel 10 Pro with 128GB of storage. This model costs $1,000, so that basically drops the price down to $800. The Pixel 10 Pro offers wireless chargi

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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: I tested both Android phones, and here's the winner

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (left) next to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (right). Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is one of the hottest new Android phones right now, but how does it stack up to the current champ? Ahead of today's Made by Google event, I spent an intimate morning handling both the new Pixel model and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to determine which one deserves a spot in your pocket. The answer is... complicated. Also: Everything announced at Made by Google 2025: Pixel

Camera Coach on Pixel 10 helps you take better photos as you shoot them

Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Pixel 10 series adds new AI tools, including Camera Coach. It generates sample images to guide perfect composition. Camera Coach suggests tips to improve your photo shots. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Whether you are trying to take content creation seriously, want photos to frame on the wall, or, like me, like to overshare on the internet, you likely want your photos to look

Pixel 10 Phones

A modern design and impressive build Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL refine the iconic camera bar, come with Pixelsnap for built in Qi2 wireless charging — and a range of new magnetic accessories — and are made with the most recycled materials yet for a Pixel. These phones will be the first to feature Material 3 Expressive, our latest UI that brings more personalization and fluidity to your phone with springy animations and smooth interactions — a perfect complement to our refreshed

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Google's New Pixel Buds 2A Look a Lot Like the Pro 2, but Cost Way Less

Samsung recently unveiled its "fan-edition" Galaxy Buds 3 FE earbuds ($150), a more affordable version of its flagship Galaxy Buds Pro 3 earbuds that leave off a few features. You can think about Google's Pixel Buds 2A ($130) in much the same way. Essentially a slightly stripped-down version of Google's highly rated flagship Pixel Buds Pro 2 ($229), they look very similar but don't offer quite the same performance or feature set for a more affordable price. Introduced at Google's Pixel 10 launc

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Google’s Pixel 10 Lineup Is Here, and I’ve Found All the Cases Worth Buying Right Now

Google just revealed the Pixel 10 lineup, including the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, during its Made by Google event. New phone days are always filled with excitement, but as you secure your new Pixel 10, don’t forget to pick up protection. If you’re spending hundreds, even thousands, on a piece of hardware, you’ll want to keep it safe. Between random scuffs and scratches from daily use to accidental drops, not using a case for your Pixel 10 is risky. While I regularly walk around wit

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How Google’s new Pixel 10 phones compare to one another on paper

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you’re staring at the new Pixel 10 lineup and wondering which one actually deserves a spot in your pocket, we have you covered. All four include Google’s new Pixelsnap magnetic tech, a Tensor G5 chip, and seven years of software updates, but they differ in key ways, too. Whether you’re on a budget, want the most advanced camera system available, or are curious about switching to a foldable, there’s an opt

Google announces its AI-powered Pixel 10 smartphone series

Google announced its new series of Pixel smartphones, including the Google Pixel 10 Pro, which has new AI and durability features. Google on Wednesday debuted its latest line of Pixel smartphones that prominently feature the Gemini assistant as artificial intelligence increasingly becomes the battleground where device companies compete. The Alphabet company announced the Pixel 10 family of smartphones, saying the devices can use Google's AI to do smart tasks, like quickly surfacing the address

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Google will throttle your Pixel 10’s battery, and there’s nothing you can do about it

TL;DR Google has confirmed that its Battery Health Assistance feature can’t be turned off on the Pixel 10 phones. This feature gradually reduces your phone’s charging speed and battery to “stabilize” battery performance and aging. This also comes after a string of Pixel A series phones suffered from major battery issues. Google introduced a Battery Health Assistance feature on the Pixel 9a earlier this year. This feature gradually drops your phone’s charging speed and battery voltage in the n

Pixel 10’s new trick makes photo editing as easy as typing

TL;DR Google is adding a new “Ask Photos” feature to the Pixel 10 series for easier photo editing. You can simply type prompts like “remove reflections” or “fix the lighting” to edit your pictures using AI. The tool can handle multiple edits at once and lets you compare changes to the original photo. Photo editing on the Pixel 10 series is getting a whole lot easier thanks to AI. Google is introducing a new feature in Google Photos called “Ask Photos,” which lets you edit pictures simply by t

This is the chip powering the new Google Pixel Watch 4

TL;DR The Google Pixel Watch 4 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 Gen 2. Qualcomm’s new wearables platform is the first to sport satellite connectivity, as well as more accurate GPS tracking. The chip should also be slightly more power-efficient, but performance remains about the same. ​ It’s not often that we’re treated to new wearable processors, but the new Google Pixel Watch 4 has some new internals courtesy of Qualcomm. The new chip is the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2, though Qualcomm also ha

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Google Pixel 10 takes group photos to the next level with Auto Best Take

TL;DR The Pixel 10 is getting a new feature called Auto Best Take. The feature automatically finds and combines similar photos into one where everybody looks their best. The Add Me feature has also been improved to add the photographer to even bigger groups. Sometimes things happen when attempting to take a group photo, whether it’s someone getting distracted and looking the other way or another person sneezing right before the shutter closes. In 2023, Google rolled out a Pixel feature called

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Pixel 10 simplifies switching from an iPhone — even before your new phone arrives

TL;DR The new Google Pixel 10 series includes features designed to simplify the process of switching from an iPhone. If you buy your Pixel 10 from the Google Store, you can minimize setup time by preparing your iPhone data for transfer before your new phone arrives. Google has also upgraded the Pixel Tips app to the My Pixel app and added other features to the Pixel 10 series, such as contextual tips and an on-device AI-powered agent for support. Google has just launched the new Pixel 10 flag

Google’s Pixel 10 has a secret weapon for long-term storage performance

TL;DR The Google Pixel 10 series features upgraded storage, with faster UFS 4.0 chips in all models with 256GB of storage or more. UFS 4.0 offers up to double the transfer speeds and is 46% more power-efficient than the UFS 3.1 used in the Pixel 9 series. High-capacity Pixel 10 Pro models also get new Zoned UFS (ZUFS) technology, which improves long-term performance and endurance. Google unveiled the Pixel 10 series today, and at a glance, the new phones don’t seem all that different from the

Pixel 10 users get their own version of Apple’s Journal app

TL;DR Google has launched the new Journal app with the new Pixel 10 series to offer secure journaling features. The app uses on-device Gemini Nano AI for prompts, and processes and stores all data offline. At its Made by Google event, Google has just lifted the curtains off the Pixel 10 series. While the stars of the show are the new flagship phones, Google is also introducing plenty of new software features to complement the experience. One such addition is the new Pixel Journal app, designed

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Pixel 10 pre-order deals: Here’s what each carrier is offering

TL;DR AT&T members can get a free Pixel 10 Pro or Pro XL with an eligible trade-in and a free Pixel Watch 3 with the purchase of a Pixel 10 series phone. Verizon is offering a free Pixel 10 Pro or $1,000 off a Pro XL or Pro Fold with an eligible trade-in. Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile customers with a Premium Unlimited or an Unlimited Premium Flex plan can get the Pixel 10 or Pro for free with an eligible trade-in. After all the leaks and rumors, the Pixel 10 series is finally he

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Pixel 10’s Camera Coach helps you get better at taking photos

TL;DR The newly announced Google Pixel 10 phones offer a Camera Coach feature. This uses on-device AI to analyze your scene and make step-by-step shooting suggestions. The feature can suggest you try different angles and framing, ask the subject to look at the camera, and more. Google has just announced the Pixel 10 series of phones, and there are plenty of features worth knowing. However, one of the most intriguing camera-related additions is a so-called Camera Coach feature. Camera Coach i

The Pixel Buds 2a are a big step up for Google’s budget true wireless earbuds

TL;DR Google has launched the Pixel Buds 2a. The budget earbuds gain a variety of new features like Active Noise Cancelation, multipoint connectivity, and more. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are now available in Moonstone and are getting new software features. It’s been four years since Google launched the Pixel Buds A series. While they’re still decent earbuds to this date, it’s long been time for an update. At today’s Pixel hardware launch event, the tech giant finally unveiled the second iteration

Google Pixel 10’s new camera setting is a storage-saving game changer for 4K videos

TL;DR Google tells us the Pixel 10 can record videos using the VP9 and AV1 codecs, helping to save valuable storage space. Support for the AV1 format is especially noteworthy, as it can reduce video file sizes by up to 30% compared to the current default H.265 with no quality loss. VP9 and AV1 codec support is thanks to the Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 chip, but users should be aware that these newer video formats may not be compatible with all devices or platforms. When you spend over $1,000 on a ne

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I held the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and these are the 4 things that impressed me about it

I won’t deny that the first leaks of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s renders and dimensions left a sour taste in my mouth. I was expecting Google to repeat what it did with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold — one of my favorite foldables from last year — and release a slimmer, more powerful workhorse. If Samsung had finally woken up and understood that lighter weight and single-handed comfort and usability were paramount for foldables, it only made sense that Google would answer back with a better proposition. Alas,

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Pixel Watch 4 is here: The biggest upgrade to Google’s smartwatch is still the same price

After months of leaks, the Pixel Watch 4 is finally here! Even though the watch looks familiar, there are plenty of changes on board that add up to a new and improved experience. But are these enough to make the Pixel Watch 4 the best smartwatch for Android phones? Let’s find out as we explore everything you need to know about the newly launched Pixel Watch 4. Google Pixel Watch 4: Release date, price, and availability Pixel Watch 4 41mm (Wi-Fi): $349.99 / €399 / £349 $349.99 / €399 / £349 Pi

Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL debut as Google’s most ambitious lineup yet

Year after year, Google has given us good reason to consider its latest Pixel lineup among the best Android phones you can buy. And while the company pushes both its hardware and software to new limits with each subsequent generation, this year, the Pixel 10 series has got to represent one of the biggest, boldest steps forward for the phones yet. Once again, we’ve got four new additions to the Pixel family to check out, with the launch of the Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and

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Pixel 10 series in the US drops physical SIM, while the rest of the world gets to keep it

TL;DR The Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL models sold in the US don’t have a physical nano-SIM slot. Instead, the phones rely on dual eSIMs, with the option of storing over eight eSIM profiles. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the only device in the lineup to retain the nano-SIM + eSIM combination. Google’s new Pixel 10 lineup has made a rather bold connectivity choice. The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL sold in the US won’t come with a physical SIM slot. This will make the new Pixels th

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Pixel 10 vs Pixel 9: Here’s why I’m tempted to upgrade

Autumn isn’t usually the time to compare a newly launched phone to its direct predecessor. The upgrades over a device from a year ago are typically so minimal that one should stick to their existing phone for a couple more years before considering an upgrade. But the new Pixel 10 is a little different this time around. The Pixel 10 is getting improvements in nearly every single department, making it feel like a proper generational leap. On an individual level, these may seem like little upgrade

The Pixel 10 Pro has a smart home feature that might make it future-proof

TL;DR The Google Pixel 10 Pro includes a built-in Thread radio, a crucial piece of hardware for the future of the smart home. Thread is a low-power mesh network that offers a more reliable and faster connection for smart home devices compared to Wi-Fi. This inclusion future-proofs the phone, enabling it to directly control the growing number of Matter-compatible smart devices. Google’s commitment to seven years of software support for the new Pixel 10 series is bold, as the phone’s state-of-t

Gemini Live is becoming a more helpful digital assistant that can match your mood

TL;DR Google is enhancing Gemini Live with visual overlays that highlight objects in your camera feed and a new audio model for more natural conversations. The visual overlay feature helps you identify items or get advice by placing a white-bordered rectangle around objects in your camera’s view. The new native audio model can detect nuances in your tone of voice, allowing Gemini to respond in a more natural and empathetic manner. At last year’s Made by Google event, Google unveiled Gemini Li

All the Google Pixel 10 Pro models come with this $200 perk

TL;DR The Pixel 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold come with a free year of Google AI Pro worth $200. The regular Pixel 10 includes six months of the Google One 2TB storage plan, worth about $60. Google AI Pro perks include Veo 3 Fast video generation, more NotebookLM access, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and 2TB of storage. A couple of weeks back, we spotted that Pixel 10 buyers might score a free helping of Google’s AI Pro plan. Now it’s official: Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold owne

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I’ve used the three Pixel 10 slab phones, and I’ll say this: Don’t judge a book by its cover

It’s hard to believe we are on the tenth generation of Pixel phones. Not only is it hard to believe because the OG Pixel launched nine years ago (seriously; I’m so old), but also because it’s so rare for Google to actually stick with any kind of product for that long. Regardless, here we are with the Google Pixel 10 series — and it might just be the company’s most important launch ever. I had the opportunity to go hands-on with all the devices launched at the 2025 Made by Google event, but here

5 reasons I’d get the Pixel 10 over the Pixel 9a

The Pixel 10 has just launched, and it’s already turning out to be everyone’s darling. The phone feels like a big step up from its predecessor on nearly every front, so much so that Google’s budget champ, the Pixel 9a, feels like it’s been left further behind. And honestly, it doesn’t even look like part of the family either without that recognizable camera visor. It’s a close cousin at best. With their apparent differences, you already sort of expect that I’d prefer the Pixel 10 over the 9a, w

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5 reasons I’d get the Pixel 10 Pro Fold over the Galaxy Fold 7

When the Galaxy Z Fold 7 arrived earlier this year, I recommended it over the Pixel 9 Pro Fold thanks to its superior processing power, slimmer and lighter design, and impressive camera upgrades. Now that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is here, the game changes again — but which is the better buy when it comes to Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold 7? Good question. Honestly, it’s a closer call this time, largely because the Fold 7 still gets so much right. Even so, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a strong step

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