Google appears to be gearing up to make its Pixel 10 phones more appealing with the help of AI Pro, the company’s $19.99/month subscription tier for Gemini. And now, new evidence suggests that Pixel 10 buyers could get a free trial of the plan out of the box.
Pixel 10 users may get premium Gemini access
Pixel 10 users may score a Google AI Pro trial. | Image credit — Google
This claim comes from a recent APK teardown by Android Authority, which uncovered strings of code in Google app v16.30.59 indicating that Pixel 10 series devices are eligible for a Google AI Pro trial.
While the trial duration isn’t confirmed, the code aligns with similar perks offered to Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 buyers, who received six months of AI Pro and 2 TB of cloud storage for free.
Historically, Pixel 9 Pro users received a full year of free access, while the base Pixel 9 got six months. If Google follows a similar pattern, Pixel 10 Pro buyers may receive the longer trial, while base Pixel 10 model owners get a shorter one. Either way, users could be saving up to $240 in subscription value.
Would a free year of AI Pro convince you to buy a Pixel 10?
Absolutely — I want the Gemini perks
25%
Maybe, if the phone’s specs are right
18.75%
Not unless the hardware really impresses
18.75%
No — AI features aren’t that important to me
37.5%
APK teardowns often reveal features under development that may change or never release.
AI Pro plan offers deeper Gemini integration
Google’s AI Pro plan unlocks more advanced Gemini features, including extended context windows, priority access to newer models, and enhanced AI tools. And while some Gemini features are expected to run fully on-device — thanks to the Tensor G5 chip — others may require cloud-based processing tied to AI Pro.
This move fits Google’s strategy to push AI deeper into its ecosystem, but to convince users to subscribe, the company likely needs to let them try the experience first, especially when it's tied to its flagship Pixel phones.
As for the Pixel 10 itself, it’s shaping up to be Google’s most powerful phone yet, expected to feature:
Tensor G5, Google’s first truly custom SoC; built on TSMC’s 3nm process
Up to 16 GB RAM
Storage options from 256 GB to 1 TB
A 4,870 mAh battery
Qi2 magnetic charging and a new PixelSnap accessory ecosystem
Pricing is expected to remain the same, with the Pixel 10 Pro reportedly starting at $999, and the base model retaining its predecessor’s price of $799.
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