- Magic Cue on Pixel 10 phones uses Gemini AI to anticipate your needs based on screen contents.
- Now Samsung appears to be working on its own version for One UI 8.5 called “Now nudges.”
- Nudges would function very similarly to Magic Cue, finding information for when you need it and suggesting next actions.
How does the adage go? Good artists copy, great artists steal? We certainly see enough of that kind of behavior in the smartphone world, and everything from elements of phone design to software features finds itself constantly appropriated. This year, Pixel 10 owners have been getting to know Magic Cue, and while it’s been slow to grow on some of us, we’re finally starting to really appreciate its appeal. And now it looks like it’s found a new fan in Samsung.
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Magic Cue works great when it’s able to learn your routine and your needs, and can proactively surface useful information before you even realize you need it. As we look through the latest leaked One UI 8.5 builds, we’ve now spotted an effort from Samsung that sure feels like it’s trying to duplicate the functionality of Magic Cue.
