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Android Authority
a day ago
- Android Authority
Magic Cue on the Pixel 10 sounds like Pixel Screenshots on steroids
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has reportedly been working on a new AI-powered assistance tool for Pixel devices since 2023. The system would monitor your screen and actions in apps, and offer 'personal predictive suggestions.' First known as Pixie, and then Pixel Sense, a new leak suggests Google has renamed the tool to Magic Cue. Who doesn't love a good mystery? In the smartphone world, upcoming high-profile devices sometimes leak so much that it feels like there's nothing left to know about them. While that can be really satisfying, it's also a lot of fun to watch a more nebulous rumor evolve over time, raising question after question as the story behind it slowly unfolds. We're still not quite to the bottom of this one yet, but this week a new leak adds a curious chapter to the story of Pixie and Pixel Sense. In case you haven't been following this one, we first heard about Pixie back in late 2023, described as a new on-device AI-powered assistant for Pixel hardware. It failed to materialize for the Pixel 9 series, but then just this March we reported on Google's interest in retooling the service as Pixel Sense and introducing it with Pixel 10 phones. Further analysis suggested this would be less like the interactive voice assistants we have with the Google Assistant and now Gemini, and more like an automation tool — even spinning off into Pixel Screenshots. Apparently Google wasn't done with reinventing this project yet, because over on Telegram, Mystic Leaks shares a short video recording with the claim that Pixel Sense has found a new name in the form of Magic Cue (via 9to5Google). As you can see in these screengrabs from the video, Magic Cue does indeed seem to be taking the form that we were beginning to expect from Pixel Sense, using AI to gather information about what you're doing in apps, and predictively trying to help get stuff done. If the idea of AI reading your chats just sounds like a privacy trade-off you could do without, it's reassuring to see that users will have to positively opt in to Magic Cue, as this setup screen does not depict the service as being on by default. The source here claims that Magic Cue is on track for introduction alongside the Pixel 10, and considering the false start with the Pixel 9, we really hope that's finally true. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Phone Arena
Pixel 10 may be getting the assistant iPhone users always wanted Siri to be
As the launch of the Pixel 10 approaches, one of Google's rumored upcoming AI features has quietly changed names and revealed more about how it works. What was previously called "Pixel Sense" will now be known as "Magic Cue," according to a new report. Magic Cue is not a replacement for Gemini, but instead works alongside it in a more passive and context-aware way. While Gemini still requires you to trigger it through a prompt, Magic Cue is designed to quietly monitor your screen and suggest helpful information or actions based on what app you're using and what's happening on screen. For example, if someone asks for your flight number in a messaging app, Magic Cue can automatically pull that information from your Gmail and present it to you, saving you the step of looking it up yourself. It's a small feature, but one that could reduce friction during day-to-day use. According to the leak, Magic Cue uses recent screen activity, app usage, and certain data from your Google apps and account — including Gmail, Calendar, Keep, Tasks, Contacts, and Messages — to figure out what might be useful at the moment. All of this data is processed in what Google describes as a "secure, isolated environment." Users will also have control over which apps Magic Cue can access. Magic Cue reportedly highlights two main functions: Find info instantly: It brings up relevant information based on the app you're currently using. Finish tasks faster: It suggests links to other apps where you can complete related actions. The 'Magic Cue' feature splash screen. | Image credit — Mystic Leaks (Telegram) What's still unclear is exactly how Magic Cue will be triggered or what it will look like on screen. The assumption is that it will work in the background and appear automatically when needed, rather than requiring a prompt like Gemini. Google originally planned a "Pixie" assistant for Pixel devices, but that idea was reportedly dropped. Instead, Magic Cue appears to be part of a shift toward more ambient AI that works quietly and efficiently in the background. Compared to Apple's Siri or Samsung's Galaxy AI, Magic Cue could appeal to those who prefer fewer interactions and more timely assistance. And now that Gemini is fully integrated into the Pixel software, features like Magic Cue may give Pixel users a more seamless and proactive experience than what's currently offered by the competition.
