Pixel 10 Gets Gemini Intelligence in November Pixel Drop

A calling feature targets anyone tired of hold music. Using the user's own number, Gemini can make or change a restaurant reservation, ask a store to hold an item, check inventory and report back. Calling is limited to the US and English.

Gemini also becomes more proactive in everyday use on the Pixel 10. Highlighting a passage lets the contextual menu offer a short summary, and grocery items mentioned in a conversation can be sent straight to Google Keep, Google's notes app.

Widgets and faster charging

The drop also adds Create My Widget, which lets users build a home screen widget for their own routine. They can choose from curated suggestions or describe what they want in plain English.

Extreme Charging Mode, which pushes charging speed to the maximum, is arriving on all four Pixel 10 flagship models. The Pixel 10a does not appear to be included this time, possibly because of its Tensor G4 chip.

Regional limits

There is a catch: apart from Rambler, which Google lists as available in all regions and languages, the features roll out only in select regions and languages. Users outside the US should check the details in Google's official blog post before expecting the full set.

For owners who skipped the Pixel 11, the drop extends the useful life of their phones with some of Google's most ambitious assistant features to date.