Every smartphone brings something different to the table, a crucial aspect in a competitive market featuring recent iPhones, Samsung’s S26 lineup, and the reliable Google Pixel 10 Pro. The Pixel 10 Pro sets itself apart with hidden functionality and unique AI capabilities.

Curious about measuring the temperature of any object? Engage in a conversation where the phone not only translates your words but uses your own voice in the translation?

I was pleasantly surprised by the advanced nature of this model, even when compared to the formidable iPhone, which now lags behind in AI features, notably in the case of the Siri voice assistant.

Here are the most uncommon and intriguing features, along with tips on maximizing them and locating them on your Pixel phone.

1. Create a song by humming into the Recorder app

The functionality of this feature amazed me, though the end results were somewhat underwhelming. Through the default Recorder app on the Pixel 10 Pro, you can hum, whistle, or even sing a tune, and the app will generate a musical accompaniment.

Updating the Recorder app to the latest version was necessary for this feature to work, and I even had to restart the phone. Google has heavily invested in AI on Android phones, but minor adjustments are required to activate some functions, including updating apps. While not overly challenging, it won’t function until you have the latest updates.

To get started, hit the record button and start humming or whistling. Then, select the Create Music option to generate a backing track. The result is satisfactory and aligns well with the humming or whistling, though it may not be as practical as anticipated. It’s a fascinating proof of concept.

I recently delved into vibe-coding, a term for developing a website or app using AI prompts. Initially skeptical of the Pixel 10 Pro allowing me to create an entire website or app with a single prompt, I was proven wrong.

In essence, this mini computer is now capable of intricate programming, including integration with Google Cloud services, enabling interface and feature adjustments, and subsequent publishing of the results.

I crafted a simple web application that triggers a voice to say “you are awesome” upon clicking a button.