The Pixel 10 series is shaping up to be one of Google’s most refined phone lineups yet. According to a fresh report from Android Headlines, the upcoming models will feature a faster ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, improving on the solid but not flawless setup from the Pixel 9.
While exact speed gains weren’t disclosed, the move marks Google’s second generation of ultrasonic scanners after years of lagging behind competitors like Samsung. Ultrasonic readers tend to be faster and more reliable, especially in difficult conditions like wet fingers or direct sunlight — a persistent issue for older Pixels.
The Pixel 10 family is expected to launch this August and could include a standard Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pro XL, and the second-gen Pixel Fold. The faster fingerprint reader isn’t the only rumored upgrade either. Leaks also point to a new Tensor G5 chip, improved image stabilization for video, and the debut of Magic Cue, Google’s rebranded on-device assistant.
Magic Cue is reportedly a predictive AI feature that watches your app activity and offers context-aware shortcuts. It seems to be an evolved version of the long-teased Pixel Sense project. If it lands smoothly, it might finally deliver the seamless, proactive Android experience Pixel owners have been promised for years.
While we wait for the official reveal, these leaks hint at a Pixel generation laser-focused on refinement — and yes, finally solving the fingerprint scanner frustration once and for all.
