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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  The well upgraded evolution in Google's Pixel line

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  The Google Pixel smartphone line has now been around for a decade and throughout their evolution, like all tech, they continue to get better on all aspects. With their 10th generation of smart phones, specifically this Google Pixel 10, they stayed true to their base by offering a well-rounded device capable of everything you could ask in a high performance, affordable, smart phone experience while also giving users the peace of mind they will get access to all things “Google” including their Gemini AI services and top notch software you would expect to see from a Google phone. Having been a long-time user and admirer of both Google products and their Android software, I was excited, to say the least, to see and feel what changes they made to their latest drop. From the moment you unbox the Pixel 10, the build quality, durability and Google worthy aesthetics is evident. The device exudes a refined elegance with its aluminum frame, glass back highlighted by with Google’s “G” logo and protruding advanced triple rear camera housing, continuing Google’s tradition of combining functionality with style. The edges are subtly curved making it comfortable to hold despite its generous 6.3-inch Actua display with a 60-120Hz variable refresh rate that’s protected by strong Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The ultra-thin bezels provide a nearly edge-to-edge viewing experience, interrupted only by a small, unobtrusive punch-hole cutout for the 10.5MP auto focus front camera. Unknowingly hidden underneath the display is the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor which you can use for unlock, payments, authorizations, etc. Weighing in at only 185 grams, the phone strikes a balance between a lightweight feel and a reassuring heft. Being a user of prior generation Google phones, perhaps one of the best features of their phones is the quality of the camera and the software they have created to enhance image quality. I have made side-by-side comparisons with several other high-end smartphones and, in my opinion, Google Pixel phones have always taken better pictures, especially in low light. The Pixel 10’s advanced triple rear camera has a 48MP Main + Macro Focus camera combined with a 12MP ultrawide with 120-degree field of view and a 10.8MP telephoto + 20x super resolution zoom. It does an amazing job focusing on subjects using its multi-zone laser detect auto-focus (LDAF) for improved performance. Adding Gemini AI and Camera Coach to their already impressive photo software guides users through better framing and composition if you’re a beginner or ready to fine tune your photography skills. Even though the Pixel 10 is the base model of their new line, it still has many of the hardware specifications and software that the higher-end Pro and Pro XL models have including the latest Google Tensor G5 processor which, according to their website, boasts up to 60% more powerful TPU and an average of 34% faster CPU making it more responsive that its 9th generation predecessor. Combining this processor with the base model Pixel 10’s 12GB RAM allows it to easily perform tasks and make the most use of their advanced on-device AI, the Gemini Nano, on any phone running 2.6x faster and 2x more efficiently. It also allows the entire Pixel 10 line to unlock other useful features like Magic Cue, Voice Translate, Call Notes with action and Personal Journal. Combining this latest generation processor with its camera also enhances the all-new Image Signal Processor (ISP) helping you capture the highest-quality video, even in low lighting, with motion deblur and default 10-bit video for 1080P and 4k at 30fps. The 128 GB storage is ample for most users, allowing plenty of space for photos, videos, apps, and offline content. While there’s no microSD card slot, Google’s deep integration with cloud services makes it easy to optimize local storage. Connectivity options for the Pixel 10 include 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6 and NFC. The model of the Pixel 10 houses a 4,970mAh battery, which is slightly larger than the Pixel Pro, offering 30+ hour battery life and offers fast wired charging using a 30W charger. It is also compatible with their Pixelsnap magnetic wireless 15W Qi2 charging cables. The other feature I absolutely love about the Google Pixel software is its helpful prompts after startup which are far better than any other Android experience I have used. If you already have an Android phone, it will simply and quickly take you through the steps of transferring all the settings, apps, contacts, etc. you have saved over years of use. After initial set up, the helpful prompts and reminders will also guide you through all the most important and useful stuff, things you may not think of right away such as adding emergency contacts, activating useful tools like crash detection and find my devices, importing and saving accounts, contacts and passwords. I honestly don’t know what I would do without these prompts considering the overwhelming amount of information we allow our tech devices to remember and do relieving the burden of writing things down, which I was always terrible at. Overall, the Google Pixel 10 is a worthy upgrade in comparison to previous generations as they have upgraded every aspect of the phone. In most cases those upgrades are quite substantial due to combining their hardware tech with all the useful AI features. Whether you’re upgrading from an older Pixel or joining the Pixel family for the first time, the Pixel 10 delivers a polished, intelligent, and genuinely enjoyable mobile experience. If you value refined software, reliable updates, and cutting-edge photography, the Pixel 10 deserves to be at the top of your shortlist.

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  Posted 3 months ago by Grouticus

• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  The Pixel 10 is pretty good, but lots to learn.

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  Before upgrading to the new Pixel 10, I had the Pixel 6 and an older Motorola. The Pixel 6 is about 1/10th of an inch bigger screen wise which I noticed immediately after I compared it to the Pixel 10 which I wasn't too happy about. I'm sure I'll get used to it eventually, and with the Pixel 10 three cameras versus the Pixel 6 two cameras this will give me more to shoot at longer distances. The Pixel 10 also has a bigger battery that can easily last me two and a half days just from texting and phone calls. But if I play a game on it, the battery gets used up pretty good, and the phone gets really warm, compared to my Pixel 6. I'm also very happy that charging the Pixel 10 using my wall wart from my Pixel 6 along with the cable charges .way faster than the Pixel 6. This year the Pixel 10 screen is OLED, and it looks beautiful putting out 2424x1080 pixels. Whether I'm looking at photos I've taken, or video I've shot at 4k. And watching video at 4k that I've shot on my Pixel 10 on my LG 75" OLED looks terrific. While I never had any problems with my Pixel 6, the Pixel 10 chip is now made by a different company and so far it's way better at saving the battery from draining down faster like it did with the Pixel 6 battery that was made by a different company. I don't use face unlock or finger print unlock, so I can't comment on those features. I don't know why, I just prefer to enter my code. I know the Pixel 10 can be charged wireless as I have an alarm clock on my nightstand that the phone just lays on top of. It charges great without the case, but the Pixel 10 is very slippery, hence me buying a case that protects very well and is somewhat thicker than the average case. My Pixel10, with the case on, still charges by wireless, but I have to position it just right on my charger or it won't charge. The case is named Poetic Revolution and I've had a version of it on all my phones. Now for the cameras. I took many photos of different objects and people at great distances. In one case the distance was maybe five miles away. That was an Amphibious Assault ship and an aircraft carrier off the coast of San Diego, Calif. It was prefft overcast that day, but you can see the quality of the different zooms at 1x, 5x and 20x. When you're using 20x, it would be a lot easier using a tri pod or using something to hold the phone steady. Using 20x just by hand is pretty hard as just a fraction of an inch can ruin your picture. I took three photos of 1x, 5x, and 20x on most of my pictures so you can see what this camera can do. Even though I gave my review of the Pixel 10 four stars, I highly recommend it if you're in the market for a new phone. There is so many things that this phone can do regarding editing and some other settings, it's overwhelming. I've printed out many of the things I want to use on this phone to make it easier for me. Just go to the Pixel website for that information.

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  Posted 2 months ago by sdmarsh

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Great Phone, should have gone Pro

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  Google has released a really great phone with the Pixel 10. I like how they have incorporated the AI pieces into the phone. It is not overwhelming and generally quite useful. The one downside I have, I really wish I had got the Pro version. The most useful aspects I have found and used the most are all around the camera. There are some really neat Ai tricks that can be done. Here is a quick list of what I have used and enjoyed: - The Add Me feature will allow you to take a photo of some of your friends or family, then you can jump into the picture after the initial shot. You need to use a tripod and basically take multiple pictures that are spliced together. The AI will add you in almost seamlessly. It works quite well. - Ask Photos feature allows you to speak to the photo editor for what you want done. Some examples I have used are taking a picture of a room and asking photos to change the wall color, handy for redecoration. Another I have used is fix the lighting, clean up the photo and zoom in on something in the photo. It is scary how well it works. - Auto Best Take feature allows AI take the images it is seeing and create a photo where everyone is looking at the camera with the best look on their faces. No blinking eyes, sister-in-law looking at the ceiling, kids slapping at each other, dogs licking themselves, etc. - Some AI edits I have been impressed with is removing lens flare, fixing lighting, and stuff I usually have to dig through options to find. - Also with the camera there is a 20x digital AI enhanced zoom that is very impressive. With the pro version it goes to 50x. On it's own the camera is great, with the AI add ins, it is a fun toy and tool. A few other interesting things they have is Live Wallpaper where you can have various different effects that can be added to the wallpaper like weather, cinematic effects, etc. There is also a voice translate for while in a call. The basic premise is the call you speak in your native tongue and AI translates to who you are speaking to in your own voice. It works in both directions. The reasons why I wish i went pro is the upgraded camera and you also get a year subscription to Gemini Pro. Just a couple things to think about. What Google has done with AI in this phone is the way AI should be done. While I don't think the current presentations of AI will get it intertwined in daily life, I can't see normal everyday types spending money to have a Pro AI. The way it is presented in this phone is actually useful. I feel AI should be presented as a benefit not an added expense. I am adding a shot of a lizard that was on the porch and what it looked like after asking photos to fix lighting, clean up the picture and zoom in on lizard.

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  Posted 2 months ago by dharr18