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According to a new report from a typically reliable leaker, Google plans to drastically increase prices for this year's Pixel flagships in Europe. Reputedly, the Pixel 8 will start at €799 with 128 GB of storage. By contrast, the Pixel 8 Pro is said to exceed €1,099 and could cost upwards of €1,299 for its 512 GB variant.

Google has spoiled the Pixel 8 Pro's features ahead of its October 4 launch. It will ship with a 5x telephoto lens, symmetrical bezels and an IR thermometer.

The Pixel and Pixel 8 Pro are still about a month away from launching, with Google having now confirmed plans to host a Pixel hardware event on October 4. According to new rumours, Google will equip both models globally with SIM card slots and will offer Night Sight for video, at least for the Pixel 8 Pro.

European pricing for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro has now turned up online, weeks before the pair's launch alongside the Pixel Watch 2. Allegedly, the Pixel 8 series will start with 128 GB of storage in Europe; a 512 GB variant will not be offered for the smaller Pixel 8 either.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have now turned up on the FCC's database, just over a month before their official launches alongside the Pixel Watch 2. So far, the FCC has outlined five model number variants, all without rumoured Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

Google has now outlined its next Made by Google event. According to the company, the event will be where it introduces 'the latest additions to our Pixel portfolio', which is expected to consist of at least the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro remain a few weeks away, with Google rumoured to be lining up an October launch for both smartphones. In the meantime, Google has revealed an official Pixel 8 Pro promotional image, confirming the device's impending arrival in a new Porcelain colour option. The same image appears to include the Pixel Watch 2, too.

The Google Pixel 8a, codenamed Akita, scored 1,218 and 3,175 on Geekbench 5.5's single and multi-core tests. It runs a modified version of the Tensor G3 with reduced clocks on all of its CPU cores.

It seems that there could be signs that Google may be moving away from offering SIM card slots in its Pixel smartphones for some markets. While only a theory for now, an Android expert does not consider the idea an impossibility at this stage.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are edging towards release, with Google expected to unveil the pair this autumn alongside the Pixel Watch 2. In the meantime, a renowned leaker has shared screenshots of an overhauled Google Camera app that will launch with the company's next flagship smartphones.

Google provided insights about its next smartwatch at least a month before its release. Not only has the company confirmed that the smartwatch will arrive as the Pixel Watch 2, but it has also revealed the smartwatch's Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, its RAM configuration and even a look at its design.

The Pixel Fold is Google's first own foldable. The expectations are correspondingly high. We have reviewed the foldable smartphone and summarized the most important aspects for you below.

The FCC has now published initial documentation for what is believed to be the Pixel Watch 2. Apparently, Google has prepared three variants, including a US-specific cellular option. Two new metal watch band options may be available too, although the Pixel Watch 2 appears to lack rumoured UWB integration.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro remain months away from being released, with Google said to be targeting another autumn launch event. Nonetheless, a promotional video showing the Pixel 8 Pro has surfaced online that also shows new Audio Magic Eraser technology for the first time.

Released globally in October 2022, the Google Pixel 7 takes advantage of the second-generation Google Tensor chip and launched with Android 13. The 128 GB version of this handset has a US$599 list price but a recent 25% discount pushed all three color choices (Lemongrass, Snow, Obsidian) to US$449 on Amazon.

Google has published new updates for all its recent Pixel devices, Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet included. While Pixel smartphones and the Pixel Watch have received bug fixes through new security patch updates, the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet have also gained some Bluetooth and UI improvements.

The Google Pixel 8 series will launch in October or thereabouts. Details and renders of the phones have leaked in the past, and the latest report brings information on the lineup's storage configurations, as well as its colorways.

Kamila Wojciechowska has revealed new details about the Pixel Watch 2, Google's next and second-generation smartwatch. Expected to launch this autumn with the Pixel 8 series, the Pixel Watch 2 address many of its predecessor's limitations, including battery life and performance.

A renowned leaker has revealed the watch faces that Google plans to offer exclusively on this year's Pixel Watch 2. With greater customisation options, the Pixel Watch 2 will also support dynamic theming thanks to Wear OS 4.

According to a report, Google plans to offer the Pixel Watch 2 with only an aluminium housing. Succeeding the current stainless steel model, the Pixel Watch 2 should be lighter but more susceptible to scratching and less durable overall.

Twitter leaker Yogesh Brar has revealed the Pixel 8's price. The smartphone will start at US$649 for the base variant with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. Google is slated to launch the smartphone early in October 2023.

Google has released the July 2023 update Pixel devices, including the new Pixel Fold. Only the Pixel Tablet receives any bug fixes though, with TQ3A.230705.001 and TQ3C.230705.001 merely adding 2023-07-01 and 2023-07-05 security patches instead.

According to a new report, Google has missed deadlines to release its first TSMC-derived chipset next year. Instead, the company is now looking towards 2025, during which it is expected to offer up the Tensor G5, likely in the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro.

The Pixel Fold is one of the most expensive foldables on the market, and one that Google markets as having "the most durable hinge on a foldable". Durability tests by YouTuber JerryRigEverything show that the Pixel Fold has other areas of weakness though, mirroring the Pixel 7 Pro.

A Redditor has provided a first look at the Pixel 8 Pro, Google's next premier smartphone. It seems that Google is preparing to offer up another flagship that starts with 128 GB of storage though, which will also likely apply to the Pixel 8.

According to a report, Google will expand Pixel smartphone availability to four new countries, starting with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Reputedly, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity is headed to this year's Pixel flagships, plus faster wired charging and slightly larger battery capacities.

The Pixel Fold may have encountered an early stumbling block with a high-profile durability fail in review already. However, all hope for the new ~US$1,800 device's long-term viability may not be lost, with the announcement of upcoming “genuine spare parts” sold through iFixit. Their availability will be one of various repair options for the new flagship smartphone.

The Google Pixel Fold launched recently with a MSRP of US$1,799. That price tag pits it directly against Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold4, and likely the upcoming Z Fold5, but it appears Google may have cut costs in the camera department, with the foldable sporting some rather archaic sensors.

The Google Pixel Fold launch has been marred by an early review unit failing after just four days. Apparently the folding mechanism could be more prone than most to squeezing debris into the panel when shut.

Google's upcoming flagships, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, will allegedly support USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode. It allows the phones to output video to a screen over a USB-C to HDMI/DP port, potentially opening up possibilities for a dedicated desktop mode.

Google has released a new set of TV adverts aimed squarely at highlighting the deficiencies of the iPhone 14 Pro compared to the Pixel 7 Pro. The Pixel Fold also makes a cameo appearance ahead of its full release later this year.

Unreleased first-party accessories for the Pixel Tablet have been spotted in Google code. As rumoured, Google has created a keyboard and stylus, both listed as 'for Pixel Tablet' accessories.

The Pixel 7a may be a little more expensive, but it certainly makes up for this in the form of new features. In this article, we will give you a short summary of why the Google smartphone did so well in our test.

The official wallpapers for the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have leaked ahead of the pair's release later this year. Available to download now, the wallpapers confirm that Google had designed half a dozen unique colours for the Pixel 8 series, with four colour options apiece for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.

Google has reportedly used different Tensor G2 variants for the Pixel 7a and Pixel 7. The former uses IPOP (Interposer Package on Package), and the latter uses FOPLOP (Fan Out Panel Level Packaging). FOPLOP is newer tech and results in better thermal/electrical performance.

According to a reliable leaker, Google plans to shake up the display its offers in its flagship smartphones with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Reputedly, Google's smaller flagship will finally adopt a 120 Hz panel, among other changes from the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

Google has been found to be silently adjusting delivery dates of Pixel Fold pre-orders. While the company originally stated that it would begin shipping its first foldable in June, some orders have been pushed back to July, with others now left languishing in August.

Google's Pixel 6 smartphone may be almost two-years old at this point, but that doesn't diminish its performance at all — it's still a fast, well-built smartphone loaded with Google smarts. While it's not the go-to recommendation for a 2023 Android upgrade, it's got banging value at US$240, even if it is a refurbished model.

Google has added At a Glance functionality to the Pixel Watch. Arriving courtesy of a server-side change, At a Glance on the Pixel Watch functions as it does on Pixel smartphones, albeit with fewer features for now.

Google is now rolling out the June 2023 Feature Drop to the Pixel Watch. The major update enables the smartwatch's SpO2 sensor, among other changes. Also, the company has announced availability for official metal watch straps.

New evidence about the Pixel Watch 2 has emerged, this time from the latest version of the Google app. Reputedly, Google has prepared two model variants, which it will launch alongside the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro this autumn.

Google is now rolling out the June 2023 Feature Drop to eligible Pixel smartphones. The new update introduces plenty of useful features from the Pixel 4a 5G onwards, including new safety functionality and software that can turn regular photos into 3D wallpapers.

Released in the final quarter of 2021, the Google Pixel 6 Android smartphone will get version and feature updates at least until the end of 2024, while security patches will be provided until late 2026. Now, the 34% discount available for the 128 GB black version makes it a very tempting deal at just US$397.53.

Kamila Wojciechowska has revealed full camera details for the Pixel 8, as well as its Pixel 8 Pro sibling. The same leaker has hinted at some of the features headed to this autumn's Tensor G3-based smartphones too.

Google has begun enabling full blood oxygen saturation monitoring on the Pixel Watch. Not available globally yet, the change arrives a few months before Google is expected to announce the Pixel Watch 2.

Android 14 has now reached platform stability, courtesy of its third beta, ahead of its full release later this year. Beta 3 brings several new features to Android 14, as well as support for the Pixel 7a.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are not due to arrive until the autumn with the Tensor G3. However, a leaker has shared numerous details about the next-generation chipset, including AV1 encoder support, an Immortalis GPU and ARM v9 CPU cores, among other features.

The Pixel 8 series will debut later in the year powered by Google's third-gen Tensor chipset. The Tensor G3 appears to have made an early trip over to Geekbench, putting up numbers that indicate worse CPU performance than even last year's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.