Google has pulled a new feature that debuted on the Pixel 10 series. Called the Daily Hub, the AI-powered feature shows users an at-a-glance overview of their day. Instead of having to browse through several individual apps, all the information needed can be found by taking a look at the Daily Hub. When it returns, you'll be able to view it by swiping right from the Home Screen. As useful as the feature is, Google has temporarily stopped showing the feature so that it can enhance and refine it.
The Pixel 10's Daily Hub feature heads back to Google for some tweaking
The Daily Hub is a new AI-powered feature that is exclusive to the Pixel 10 series. When you get up in the morning, the app will help you meet the day with a Good Morning greeting followed by a brief look at current weather conditions and the temperature. The Daily Hub will then show you some of the activities you have scheduled for the day. Near the bottom of the screen are some entertainment options that were curated for you, including selections from YouTube Shorts
Do you want the Daily Hub on your Pixel?
Yes. It's a useful time saving feature.
56.72%
No. It's a waste of time.
32.84%
I don't own a Pixel.
10.45%
At night, the Daily Hub will wish you Good Evening, tell you what the current weather conditions are like, and suggest streaming videos and podcasts for your entertainment. With the Daily Hub, you can avoid having to open any of the weather apps you've installed on your Pixel. You can also skip the calendar app and even Gmail, as it highlights daily activities and will even show you some emails, such as your bills. Text messages that are related to upcoming activities will also surface in the Daily Hub.
Near the bottom of the page are some rectangular prompts that are related to a particular topic under the Explore heading. These prompts feature the Gemini logo, indicating that the responses you get are generated by AI.
The Daily Hub fits in with Google's desire to add features to Android that help users
Why is Google reworking the Daily Hub? In a statement, the company said, "To ensure the best possible experience on Pixel, we’re temporarily pausing the public preview of Daily Hub for users. Our teams are actively working to enhance its performance and refine the personalized experience. We look forward to reintroducing an improved Daily Hub when it’s ready." It's obvious that Google has high hopes for the feature, especially since it fits in perfectly with Google's plan to give Pixel users the information they need before they even know they need it.
The Pixel 10's Daily Hub in the morning and at night. | Image credit-9to5Google
The Daily Hub is the kind of feature that I love and is one that you are more apt to find on a Pixel than an iPhone. You wake up, and your whole day is basically right in front of your eyes. You can see your weather, your schedule, entertainment curated just for you, and more. In a way, this is simply the Pixel's At a Glance widget taken to the next level. That is another Pixel feature that I've always been a fan of. I dare say that if you've use At a Glance and found it to be a useful tool, you will enjoy using the Daily Hub tool.
At this point, it isn't clear when Google will be finished with the improvements that it wants to make. I'd love to see the Daily Hub backported to the Pixel 6 series so I could use it with my Pixel 6 Pro. If not, I just might have to go digging around my couch for loose change so that I can buy a Pixel 10 Pro XL.
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