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Feb 18, 2026 A rundown of the latest Pixel phone updates and design tweaks. A wave of new AI models including a music-making system that generates songs and cover art. Big infrastructure bets in India to power AI growth. A major GPU deal reshaping chip supply for social platforms. A brighter-than-expected state of the gaming industry with rising global content sales.
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Choose A Series Based On AI Needs
- If you value frequent updates and clean Android, the Pixel A series remains a strong budget choice.
- But avoid buying the 10a if you need the latest Pixel AI features like Magic Q or Pixel Screenshots.
Pixel 10a Is A Modest Refresh
- The Pixel 10a feels like a minor iterative update rather than a true step up from the Pixel 9a.
- Google kept the Tensor G4 and limited AI features, making the phone more of a modest refresh than a breakthrough.
Camera Coach Worked On A Fake Orchid
- Brian McCullough tested Pixel 10a's camera coach on a fake orchid and found the framing suggestions helpful.
- He also liked Magic Q but noted many Pixel 10 features didn't make it to the 10a.