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Google claims that, when paired with the Video Boost feature, the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL have the "best video stabilization on a smartphone (in the US)." Now, I am happy to see that Google has improved the stabilization, as it did need some work. But I don't like that Google still heavily relies on the Video Boost. I find it a cumbersome step — one that takes the user away from the simple point-and-click process when using your phone's cameras. Once Google finds a way to make the benefits of Video Boost happen on-device, that's when it will have the chance to absolutely dominate. And for foldable fans, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold adds a new 48MP main sensor to ensure it can keep pace with the rest of the family. The upgrade I am genuinely excited to test in real life is the new Pro Res Zoom on the Pixel 10 Pro models. 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I appreciate the transparency, but I'm not convinced it solves the bigger problem of trust. Beyond the flashy features, Google is also expanding Guided Frame, which now provides more detailed scene descriptions and multisensory cues for blind or low-vision users. It's a meaningful step forward in making smartphone photography more for the foldable crowd, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold introduces Instant View, letting you see your latest shots right alongside the viewfinder without breaking stride. It's a small but smart addition that plays into the Fold's unique form factor. All told, the Pixel 10 series feels like Google's most ambitious camera push since the Pixel 6 reinvented computational photography — fitting for the Pixel's anniversary. Features like 100x Pro Res Zoom and 5x telephoto panoramas open new creative doors, while refinements to HDR+ and portraits keep the fundamentals I can't shake the feeling that Google is leaning a little too heavily on AI edits and cloud processing. 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