5 Google Pixel 10 Pro features that actually save me time every day

Pixels have long been known for offering useful AI features, even before AI became a major focus in the smartphone industry. The early head start is obviously easy to notice. The experience does feel mature and well-thought-out, which says a lot about how closely Google understands everyday smartphone use.

Today, almost every smartphone brand fills its phones with a long list of AI features. But for most people, you and me included, they’re rarely used in day-to-day life. On the Google Pixel 10 Pro, however, a few of these AI features genuinely change how I use my phone. They actively save time and make tasks simpler and more efficient.

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My favorite feature so far

That friend who always has your back

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I love an assistant that gives me exactly what I need without me having to dig for it, and that’s exactly what Magic Cue does. During the holiday season this year, I was traveling, and Magic Cue instantly pulled up my flight details without me having to search through email or apps.

What makes it really impressive is its context awareness. Say, for instance, you’re texting someone or looking for something specific on your phone, and this feature pops up relevant information. Once, I was on a call and couldn’t understand what the word meant. At that instant, Magic Cue looked it up and displayed a pop-up (on call) explaining the meaning.

This feature connects the dots across all the apps you allow it to access. It reads the information, skims the context, and gives you the exact details. And this is just one example; there are several other quality-of-life Pixel features that make it better than any Android phone out there.

Circling through the maze

The easiest way to know it all

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Circle to Search is hands down the feature I use every single day. It’s an absolute lifesaver, and I love how effortless it is to use, too. Whenever I’m online shopping, trying to understand something I come across, spotting a familiar face but forgetting the name, or even tracking down the perfect piece of furniture I saw on Pinterest, this feature makes finding anything unbelievably easy.

All I do is long-press the chin of my Google Pixel 10 Pro. A blue glow appears on the screen with satisfying haptic feedback, and then I simply circle the object or person I want to know about. That’s it! This feature pulls information from Google. I can go to safe websites, get detailed explanations, and understand everything in an instant.

Honestly, it’s that good. It’s saving me tons of time I would otherwise spend switching between apps, and it makes my day-to-day usage a lot smoother.

Mastering the edits

Tap, erase, done!

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The generative photo editing capabilities of the Pixels are impressive. Features like Magic Eraser, Unblur, and precise cropping work seamlessly on this phone. I’m someone who always edits photos before posting on social media, so I find myself coming back to my Pixel 10 Pro rather than relying on an iPhone, whose AI editing features aren’t even comparable.

I frequently remove unwanted objects or people who sneak into my photos. The Magic Eraser truly works like magic here. The part you remove either blends naturally into the background or the AI intelligently fills in the space, often creating something entirely new that looks excellent.

What more could you even need, especially if you normally depend on third-party editing apps for daily use? With Pixels, all of this happens in minutes, and the output is amazing as well. You should also check out these five camera features that completely changed the way I click photos. The holiday season is just around the corner, and this will certainly help.

Your phone holds the best take

The end of “let’s take one more”

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Whenever you’re out with friends, a group photo is non-negotiable. But let’s be honest, not everyone loves the camera. There’s always that one Chandler in the group who blinks at the wrong moments, looks somewhere else, or forgets how to smile altogether.

That is where Auto Best Take comes in the clutch. This feature analyzes multiple shots in quick succession and intelligently selects the best expression from each photo to create a perfect group picture. Thankfully, everyone gets their best moment with this feature.

This eliminates the endless retakes caused by just one person. All you need to do is tap Auto Best Take, and the phone takes care of everything else.

Good conversations start with good writing

Helping you say what you mean

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I consider myself a good conversationalist, and I genuinely appreciate it when someone takes the time to write a message clearly and thoughtfully. Naturally, I try to do the same when I reply. For the longest time, I relied entirely on my brain to keep conversations flowing smoothly.

Lately, though, I’ve been letting my phone do some of my hard work. And while outsourcing your brain isn’t something to brag about, the AI writing tools on the Google Pixel 10 Pro make it surprisingly hard to go back.

Pixel AI helps me rephrase sentences, switch between a professional and friendly tone depending on the situation, and even suggest the right emojis, so my messages feel natural rather than forced. And judging by the interesting replies I get, it’s safe to say the messages are doing their job.

The kind of features you actually end up using

These are exactly the kind of features I want in my everyday life, and more importantly, the ones I actually end up using. From finding information instantly to fixing all my photos, everyday problems are solved with easy solutions. I want AI to make my life smarter and easier, and this is exactly where the Pixels actually get it right. Alongside these on-device tools, Pixel also offers AI features that run entirely on the cloud, extending that same convenience even further when you need it.