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The Pixel 10 is a fresh new phone series, but its novelty lies mainly in the software, which revolves around features like Magic Cue, on-device AI improvements, scam protection, and more. Even camera improvements over the Pixel 9 series — apart from the newly added telephoto on the base Pixel 10 — largely rest on top of software enhancements. Yes, that includes the new 100x zoom on the Pro models.
While all of these improvements are impressive and help the Pixel 10 secure a spot among the best Android phones of 2025, my favorite feature is less flashy but practical. My heart lies with the new Screen Saver mode on the Pixel 10, which transforms the phone’s screen into a smart display.
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