Key points
- Apple’s Android rivals are surging ahead
- Google’s latest Pixel 10 series is packed with advanced, practical AI tools
- Features range from real-time translation of phone calls to intelligent assistants
ISLAMABAD: The battle for AI supremacy in smartphones is heating up, and Google may be taking the lead while Apple plays catch-up.
While Apple recently previewed its upcoming AI upgrades, including a smarter Siri, many of those features are still months away from reaching users.
Meanwhile, Android rivals are surging ahead. Samsung has already embedded Google’s Gemini AI into its Galaxy lineup, and Google’s latest Pixel 10 series is packed with advanced, practical AI tools that are already functional—not just promises.
“Made by Google”
Unveiled at Google’s “Made by Google” event in New York on Wednesday, the Pixel 10 will be available starting August 28 and showcases a wide array of AI innovations.
These include features that range from real-time translation of phone calls to intelligent assistants that manage daily tasks intuitively.
One standout is Magic Cue, which analyses apps like Gmail, Calendar, and Messages in real-time to offer smart suggestions—whether it’s pulling up your flight details the moment you call an airline or proposing dinner plans based on your availability.
True personal assistants
It’s a step toward turning smartphones into true personal assistants.
The device can even dress you in AI-generated outfits via the camera app and create voice clones fluent in languages you don’t speak. During one demonstration, a user’s voice convincingly discussed lunch plans in fluent German, despite them having no prior knowledge of the language.
Another impressive feature is Camera Coach, an AI-powered photography assistant that helps users capture professional-level shots. It provides suggestions for lighting, angles, and lens selection, while Super Res Zoom on the Pro models uses AI to enhance photo detail at a distance by merging multiple shots seamlessly.
All data processed by Magic Cue stays securely on the device unless the user chooses to share it. Apps won’t access this data without explicit permission.
