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Google has released the October update for Pixel smartphones, including the recent Pixel 6a. While it has reached the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, it appears to be the pair's last guaranteed update, three years on from their release.

The Pixel 7 series of flagship Android smartphones is slated to launch on October 6, 2022 - or just a couple of days from now. Nevertheless, the leaks that purport to reveal how both new devices will look are still coming in. The latest includes images that seem to act as quick-start guides - which, should that be the case, suggests that Google has had a significant change of heart concerning an often-contentious area of its mobile device specs.

The latest Google Pixel 7 Pro specs sheet that comes from a Taiwanese mobile carrier confirms previously rumored details such as face and fingerprint unlocking, as well as 5X optical zoom. The 48 MP telephoto shooter joins the 50 MP + 12 MP ultrawide duo rumored to equip the vanilla Pixel 7.

Amazon is currently selling one of the most popular Android smartphones in the mid-range segment for US$100 off its original MSRP, which results in the most affordable price yet for the well-performing Pixel 6a with the quick Google Tensor SoC.

Early adopters of the Google Pixel 7 series are in line for sumptuous pre-order gifts. According to a new leak, Pixel 7 buyers will get the Pixel Buds Pro while Pixel 7 Pro early birds will receive the upcoming Pixel Watch—in the UK at least.

It seems that the Pixel 7 will launch in Europe for significantly less than was previously assumed. While the likes of Apple have already raised prices in Europe following a strong US dollar, leaked Amazon pricing suggests that Google will absorb losses to maximise sales in Europe.

The corrupted (water damage, cracks, various distortions) old images noticed by many Google Photos users lately are only the result of a bug which, fortunately, doesn't alter the original photos. Google has just acknowledged this problem, also revealing that a fix is in the making and it should roll out soon.

Amazon US has confirmed pricing for the Pixel 7, as well as a release date. Set to undercut many of its rivals, the Pixel 7 will launch with a subtly improved design over last year's Pixel 6, as well as an upgraded chipset and a superior selfie camera, among other changes.

Although the Pixel 6a is the smallest and most affordable Pixel smartphone from Google, its performance is high. With the Tensor SoC, the 6.1-inch smartphone offers the same performance as the more expensive Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which makes it extraordinarily fast for the mid-range. In addition, it offers extensive equipment including an AMOLED display and a powerful dual-camera system.

Google's retail packaging for the Pixel Watch has leaked ahead of the smartwatch's impending release. Seemingly set to be available sooner than other rumours claimed, the leaked packaging confirms Google's plans to push Fitbit as part of the Pixel Watch experience too.

The latest set of specs reveal most of the essentials of the upcoming Google Pixel 7 handset, including a Tensor G2 SoC and a Titan chip, 8 GB of memory and up to 256 GB internal storage, Android 13, 4,700 mAh battery with 30 W fast charging and wireless charging, and more. However, all these are not confirmed by Google yet.

Google's upcoming Pixel Tablet has entered the EVT phase and is being tested worldwide. It is confirmed to feature an 11-inch screen, 128/256GB of storage and Wi-Fi 6 support. The tablet is due for launch sometime in 2023.

Ahead of its much-awaited October 6 reveal, pricing details of the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have now surfaced in the wild, along with the color options the duo will be available in. Supposedly, too, buyers may have to wait until October 18 for availability.

Google continues to promote the Pixel 7 Pro, one of three upcoming Pixel products. Now, the company has released a hands-on video of its next-generation flagship, albeit a rather blurred one. Google has finally confirmed pre-order dates too.

According to new reports, the Pixel Watch and the Pixel 7 series will not begin shipping simultaneously. Instead, while Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro pre-orders should reach people in mid-October, the Pixel Watch will be held back until early November. Pricing in the Eurozone and the US has leaked too, as have various colour combinations.

Details about the Google Tensor G2 have emerged online just under a month before its official introduction. Debuting in the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro, the Google Tensor G2 will arrive with a 4 nm process and an upgraded GPU.

With the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro, Google moved away from the compact form factor of the Pixel 5. While many welcomed the bigger screens of the new flagships, some bemoaned the considerable size increase. Now, a new report from Digital Chat Station over on Weibo alleges that Google might be working on a small flagship again.

Google Japan has returned to last year's Original Chips campaign for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, its next flagship smartphones. While the focus may be on the Pixel 7 series, Original Chips aims to bring attention to the company's second-generation in-house chipset, the Google Tensor G2.

Google has been thought to be ready to resurrect the Pixelbook line imminently. However, the Mountain View giant has now reportedly scrapped the project in its entirety, despite the fact that the product in question may have been ready to launch by 2023. The decision is supposedly related to the rise of the Chromebook throughout the decade thus far.

According to reports, Google plans to continue only offering 128 GB and 256 GB of storage with its flagship smartphones in Europe. While the US may receive a 512 GB variant of the Pixel 7 Pro, non-expandable storage means that there will be no way to push the Pixel 7 series beyond 256 GB in Europe. Google has confirmed that there will be colour exclusives for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro too.

It seems that Google is working on two Pixel-branded tablets, rather than one as its teased in May. Based on new Android code, Google is also developing 'Tangorpro', unquestionably a 'Pro' version of 'Tangor', the codename for the regular Pixel Tablet.

Google may have ditched 'Pipit', the most recent codename for the long-awaited Pixel Fold. Now expected to launch in spring 2023, Google is rumoured to be developing the Pixel Fold under the codename 'Felix', likely with a Tensor G2 chipset too.

According to new findings within Android code, Google has decided to equip 'Lynx' and 'L10' with two Sony IMX712 cameras, an unreleased sensor. Reputedly, one will serve as the device's front-facing camera, while the second could be a new ultra-wide-angle camera for the Pixel series.

Google has started rolling out a host of new features to many Pixel smartphones, courtesy of a new Feature Drop. From featuring revised Nearby Share functionality to an updated Gboard keyboard app, the September Feature Drop is aimed at making it easier to 'get more done' while also having fun in the process.

Google Pixel phones are known to be buggier than the average smartphone. Unfortunately, the release of Android 13 on Pixel phones also contributed to this problem. Google is now pushing out a software update for Pixel devices running the latest version of Android that promises to address a handful of issues including abnormal battery drain.

Google has confirmed when it will unveil the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, as well as the long-awaited Pixel Watch. Not only has the company outlined the trio's arrival, but it has also teased that the Google Tensor G2 processor will power both the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

According to findings within Android source code, Google's first Pixel-branded tablet may not be a flagship like the Pixel 7 or the Pixel 7 Pro. Instead, the Pixel Tablet could even be a budget tablet, albeit with a first-generation Google Tensor processor.

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are expected to debut next month and the larger, more expensive Pixel 7 Pro has now made its first appearance in the flesh, in the form of a leaked unboxing video shared by a retail store in Bangladesh.

Google has updated the Android Beta Program following the release of the Android 13, an update that has only landed on Pixel smartphones so far. Also affecting future Android 13 updates, the list now omits the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, which are both yet to reach their third birthdays.

According to reports, Google has set a price for the Pixel Watch, its long-awaited Wear OS smartwatch. Launching later this year, the Pixel Watch should be available in Bluetooth and LTE variants, as well as in various colours and finishes. Reputedly, the Pixel Watch could be even more expensive than the Galaxy Watch5, despite relying on the older Exynos 9110 chipset.

Android 13 supports Bluetooth LE Audio by default, although some features are Bluetooth chip reliant rather than being available to every Android smartphone. A recent Android Open Source Project code change suggests that Google is planning to bring higher fidelity Bluetooth LE Audio to the Pixel 7 series, including next year's Pixel 7a.

Google Research has presented RawNeRF, an AI-based camera software that dramatically improves the results of low-light images. Perhaps a taste of what is to come for future Google Pixel smartphones, RawNeRF eclipses what Google Night Sight can currently achieve.

The World Intellectual Property Organization has shared patent drawings of a Google 'foldable device with bezel located camera'. Thought to be the Pixel Fold or the Pixel Notepad, patent drawings highlight Google's work towards developing an 'ultra-micro-hole camera', a rumoured feature to avoid using punch-hole or under-display camera solutions.

The Google Pixel 8 is expected to make its debut in late 2023 but appears to already be in the works. Word on the grapevine indicates that the chipset for the Pixel 8 series, the third-gen Tensor, is in development. Sadly, though, it will seemingly be built by Samsung in spite of TSMC's rightful, recent dominance.

Even before the launch of the Pixel 6 series, there were rumours that all models would support Face Unlock functionality. Still in development nearly a year after the release of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, new information suggests that facial recognition could be used in conjunction with the device's optical fingerprint sensor.

JerryRigEverything has put the Pixel 6a through its paces, not long after he destroyed his OnePlus 10T. While the former is a flagship smartphone with a plastic frame and a plastic back, Google has built its mid-range unit with a plastic back and an aluminium frame. Despite the price difference, the Pixel 6a comes out on top and is not as fragile as OnePlus' latest smartphone.

Most smartphones from the Pixel series can now upgrade to Android 13. Their users may have been excited for the major software upgrade; however, according to some new Reddit threads, a handful of them have found that their wireless chargers suddenly no longer work with their mobile devices. The discussions include suggestions of some workarounds, although they reportedly fail to work in some cases.

A well-known Youtuber has obtained prototypes of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, other examples of which emerged earlier this year. While the pair resemble Google's current flagship smartphones, the company has refined its design language with the Pixel 7 series. As a result, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are smaller than their predecessors, among other changes.

On Monday, Google surprised fans by releasing Android 13 early. But even though a stable version of Android 13 is rolling out, Google still has issues to iron out from the release. The latest one is the inability of some Pixel users to send RCS messages while on mobile data.

Apparently, Google plans to follow in the footsteps of Apple with the Pixel Tablet, the expected name for the former's inaugural Pixel-branded tablet. Mirroring recent iPads, it seems that the Pixel Tablet will not support any 32-bit applications. Discovered in Android 13 code, the software limitation should improve efficiency for the 2023-bound tablet, among other advantages.

A developer has managed to enable a new display mode on the Pixel 6 Pro. Due to arrive later this year on the Pixel 7 Pro, the 1080p mode should provide better battery life for Google's current flagship smartphone.

Google is now allowing people to download a stable version of Android 13 on recent Pixel smartphones. Starting with the Pixel 4 series, Android 13 introduces numerous improvements and new features from last year's OS update. Google is preventing people from downgrading their Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro from Android 13 to Android 12, though.

The upcoming generation of Google's flagship smartphones may only be two months away, but bargain hunters can now save some hard-earned cash by purchasing the well-performing Google Pixel 6 Pro with 128GB of internal storage at its lowest price ever on Amazon.

Digital Chat Station has shared more details about the Pixel Fold, a device that the leaker previously mentioned in the same breath as the Pixel 7 Ultra. Purportedly, Google's first foldable smartphone will depart from other foldable smartphones that rely on under-display cameras. According to the leaker, Google will include a camera within the Pixel Fold's frame to preserve display image quality.

DxOMark has provided its thoughts on the Pixel 6a, Google's latest mid-range smartphone. Supposedly, the Pixel 6a's cameras punch above their weight and only just fall short of the Pixel 6. The Pixel 6a is said to offer a class-leading display too, even with a 1080p resolution and a 60 Hz refresh rate.

According to a renowned leaker, Foxconn is producing two high-end Google Pixel flagship smartphones in China, neither of which are the Pixel 7 or the Pixel 7 Pro. Instead, Digital Chat Station claims that the Pixel Fold is one of the two devices, as is the rumoured Pixel 7 Ultra.

Google has opened the Android 13 Beta program to the Pixel 6a, its latest smartphone. Available to download now, the Pixel 6a has skipped all versions of Android 13 Beta until Beta 4.1. Android 13 Beta 4.1 is available to install manually on the Pixel 6a or through the Android Beta Program.

Google has released a new camera feature for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, nearly a year after their release. Expanding the functionality of Magic Eraser, the feature comes directly from the Pixel 6a, which launched last month.

According to a report from a well-informed leaker, Google has scheduled pre-order and launch dates for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Likely also applying to the long-awaited Pixel Watch, Google's next-generation flagship hardware may not ship until mid-October, at the earliest.