Google's Pixel 10 launch wasn't about the phones but the strategic AI play

Group 1 - Google introduced its Pixel 10 series of smartphones, emphasizing the strategic importance of software features to compete with AI players like OpenAI and Perplexity [1][2] - The new devices showcase various AI features powered by Gemini AI models, including "Magic Cue" for information retrieval, "Camera Coach" for photography tips, and live translation for phone calls [2] - The development of "agentic AI" is a key focus for tech giants, as they aim to create advanced AI assistants capable of performing complex tasks, amid concerns over user retention and revenue from Google's core search product [3] Group 2 - Google has a significant opportunity with Android, the operating system installed on over three billion devices worldwide, many of which are smartphones [4]