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TL;DR Google plans to expand Magic Cue across more apps and give it a new look.
The feature will soon work with apps like Snapchat and show suggestions at the bottom of the screen.
Users will also be able to dismiss Magic Cue suggestions using a small “X” icon.
Google announced Magic Cue as a Pixel 10 exclusive feature that lets Pixel users get useful information when they need it, without having to switch between apps. However, until now, Magic Cue hasn’t been as useful as Google wanted us to believe, and a large part of that is due to its limited app support.
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However, all that could thankfully change with Android 17. In a Google for Developers session, the company announced that Magic Cue is expanding to more third-party apps, including Snapchat.
The example showed a Snapchat contact asking for the name of a restaurant recommended by a mutual friend. Magic Cue had the name in a prominent-looking chip at the bottom of the screen. Just tap and send.
Google didn’t mention which other apps will gain support for Magic Cue and only named Snapchat in its demo. However, it’s definitely good news for Pixel 10 users that one of its hyped features is about to get much more screen time.
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