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A new leak has highlighted more details about Google's Pixel 8 Pro successor. Arriving next month as the Pixel 9 Pro XL, the device will not only be available with a third more RAM, but also a new modem that should reduce power consumption and generate less heat in day-to-day usage.

Google is gearing to release next-generation Pixel smartphones under the Pixel 9 series. While Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Fold successors will not arrive until August 13, Google has already shared 22 reasons why it thinks people should replace their existing smartphone with a Pixel 9 Pro.

Since the launch of the Apple iPhone 14, smartphones with satellite connectivity have become increasingly popular. Google is now apparently preparing satellite emergency calls for the Pixel 9 series, but these can only be used free of charge for a limited time.

With the new Android 15 Beta 4 update, users will get the ability to turn the Android 14 space minigame Easter egg into a "Landroid" screensaver. The final, polished version likely arrives with the Pixel 9 launch later in 2024, with the first appearance of the Easter egg dating back to July 2023.

Google confirmed an Indian launch for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold via their X account, with the date being August 14th - one day after the overseas launch. Previous leaks have revealed the pricing and configurations for the Pixel 9, Pro, and Pro XL, with a new teaser video from earlier today shedding more light on the foldable device.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has been officially revealed for the first time in a teaser video, which showcases a brand new design with thinner screen edges and a rectangular camera module. The video also hints at some of the AI features that the folding flagship will support.

Google has released new promotional material for the Pixel 9 Pro. It shows off the phones design, complete with three camera sensors and a thick housing.

Google is not ready to replace the Pixel 8 series just yet. While the company is preparing to host a new 'Made by Google' event next month, a regulatory body has provided detailed looks at not just the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro successors but also a new compact option that it will sell as the Pixel 9 Pro.

Google appears set to join Honor, Samsung and Xiaomi in releasing a new foldable smartphone this summer. Despite not confirming as much yet, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has already been pictured in full with a radically different design. Unfortunately, it seems that the shift in design has forced Google to make hardware compromises in a few areas.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch7 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra are the first smartwatches in the world to be delivered with Google Wear OS 5. However, Google is already preparing the operating system for the Pixel Watch 3, including some interesting new features.

Google is expected to launch new Pixel Watch smartwatches next month at a future 'Made by Google' event. With specs for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 3 XL having already been made public, it is now the turn of launch pricing for both models to be leaked online.

A slew of new details about Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro smartphones have emerged online before Google's next 'Made by Google' launch event. Not only have the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL been showcased in new videos, but camera specifications for all three smartphones have also leaked online. Reportedly, the trio's new AI features could cost eventually cost $240, though.

Google's upcoming Pixel 9 Pro series is rumored to include a free one-year subscription to Gemini Advanced, its most capable AI model as of now. The base Pixel 9 is expected to get a 6-month subscription alongside. While specifics are unclear, the leaked strings are likely pointing towards Google's plan to make the Pixel 9 series an attractive deal.

The Google Pixel 6 Pro supports 5G & wireless charging, has a great camera setup, a 2K 120Hz display, day-long battery, and a vanilla Android experience. The 'Stormy Black' variant is available for $399 on Amazon (56% discount) right now, which is an appealing price for what's on the table.

Google is roughly a month off from hosting its next hardware launch event, where it is expected to launch new Pixel Buds, two new Pixel Watch smartwatches, and four new Pixel smartphones, including a Pixel Fold successor. In the meantime, a renowned leaker has shared colours, memory and pricing information for all four Pixel smartphones, which are anticipated to arrive as the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Pixel 9 Pro XL.

Google is roughly a month away from hosting its next hardware launch event, where it is expected to announce not just the Pixel 9 series but also the Pixel Watch 3 and a larger Pixel Watch 3 XL model. In the meantime, a typically reliable leaker has shared new specs about both of Google's next smartwatches, including battery and display details.

Google's August 13 launch event will not only bring new phones and smartwatches, but also a new pair of pro earbuds. The earbuds will be available in four colors at launch, one of which matches the Pixel 9.

Apple AirTags can currently be tracked much more reliably than Google's 'Find my Device' tracker. The Android developer has now officially confirmed that this is not just a question of time, but is also due to Google's privacy concerns.

Apple and Google are allowing users to directly move photo libraries between Google Photos and iCloud Photos. This rollout utilizes the Data Transfer Project (DTP), an open-source initiative that simplifies data migration across online services. The collaboration is expected to be rolled out within a week and will offer users greater control over their online photo collections.

Google’s Pixel Watch 3, which will launch on August 13, has passed through the FCC, with four listings revealing some key upgrades and possibly confirming a new XL size variant. All four variants now have support for UWB and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, while two of them support LTE as well.

A second hands-on video showing the Google Pixel 9 has emerged online. This time, the video provides more insights into the Pixel 8 successor ahead of Google's launch event in August.

Google plans to release a suite of AI-powered features with the Pixel 9 series. It includes a mix of new and existing features, one of which is reminiscent of Microsoft's controversial Windows Recall.

The Google Pixel 9 has supposedly arrived in at least one market ahead of its alleged launch. An X user shows off its pink colour variant, complete with a thick camera chassis and quintessential Google design language.

A report from Taiwan says Google's Tensor G5 has successfully taped out. The 3 nm chip is slated to use Google's fully in-house design and manufactured by TSMC.

A new leak from shows off what the Google Pixel Fold would have looked like had it launched in 2022. On top of obvious design changes, there were also some remarkable differences under the hood.

Typically, Google announces new flagships in early October, save for the Pixel 5. However, the company has pivoted to scheduling its next launch event before the release of new iPhones. Google has confirmed one device that will be in attendance, although plenty more are also anticipated like a new Pixel Fold and a pair of Pixel Watch 3 smartwatches.

Google is bringing more quality-of-life improvements to Pixel devices. Likely starting later this year with the stable release of Android 15, currently supported devices like the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will warn in advance that they could be on the verge of overheating. Adaptive Thermal warnings will also include advice on how to prevent overheating that would otherwise result in a complete device shutdown.

CheckMag The Motorola Edge 2024 is the new premium mid-range smartphone on the block. Although it costs a bit more than the Pixel 8a, one of its main rivals, it has got a lot going for it that gives it an edge over the Pixel 8a.

According to new reports, the Pixel 9 series will receive multiple AI-based apps upon launch, not just Pixie, Google's latest AI assistant. Supposedly, Pixie will be joined by Creative Assistant, an app that will be capable of generating new, including emojis and stickers.

According to a new report, Google has settled on the node upon which it will build its Tensor G5 chipset for its Pixel 10 series flagships. Supposedly, Google will join AMD, Apple, NVIDIA and Intel, among others, in utilising TSMC's new 3 nm manufacturing process.

The Google Pixel 8 Pro is enjoying a limited-time sale on Amazon. All the variants of the phone are available with a $250 discount. That means you can get the 128 GB model of the Android phone for just $749. As for the highest-end option, the 512 GB one, it's down to $929.

After the upcoming Google Pixel 9 surfaced on Geekbench yesterday, a listing for the Pixel 9 Pro XL has also been revealed, with the more expensive model being listed with 16 GB of RAM, while delivering better performance in both single-core and multi-core tests.

Google's upcoming Pixel 9 flagship has now been spotted on a trip to Geekbench. The listing reveals CPU performance that somehow appears to be even worse than the Pixel 8's, along with a slew of other information on the device.

Since the launch of the Google Pixel 8, numerous users have reported defective displays with annoying vertical lines, making them difficult to use. Before the warranty of the first Pixel 8 expires, Google is now launching an extended repair program for this problem.

A renowned leaker has added fuel to the fire that Google will release the Pixel Watch 3 in two sizes. Shortly after sharing render images of the regular Pixel Watch 3, the leaker has returned with another set showcasing the larger Pixel Watch 3 XL. Not only has the leaker revealed the smartwatch's name and look, but he has also provided a few additional details like its display size.

Google has introduced a new Feature Drop for all its recent Pixel devices, including the Pixel 8, Pixel Fold and the Pixel Tablet. Rolling out now, the June Feature Drop adds Gemini Nano, Pixel VPN by Google and wired display output for Pixel 8 devices.

Google is still a while off from replacing the Pixel Watch 2. In the meantime, a typically reliable leaker has not only revealed what the Pixel Watch 3 will look like, but also hinted that Google will finally adopt slimmer display bezels too.

Google has a good track record of not being able to keep its unreleased phones secret for long. The Pixel 9 series isn’t an exception in this regard. Previously, we had detailed images of the upcoming phones, and now, the Tensor G4 benchmark results are out. As per the benchmarks, the new SoC won’t offer a big performance jump from its predecessor.

Google has brought new Google Home-related features to its current Pixel smartphones and Pixel Watch smartwatches. Available across other Android smartphones too, the features should make it easier to control smart home devices without having to dive into the Google Home app.

The first concrete indications of an chip overhaul after four Google Tensor generations have been discovered in an import/export database, but this will only come with the successor to the Pixel 9 in 2025. It is said to have nothing in common with Samsung's Exynos chipsets and will no longer be produced by Samsung, which has now been proven.

CheckMag Google's decision to sell the Pixel Tablet without the dock is a good one, but it could have made it more enticing to prospective buyers if a price cut had been included in the mix.

CheckMag The Pixel 9 series details are coming thick and fast, with everything from the display to the camera specs becoming public knowledge. If true, we might finally be able to buy a compact phone without making compromises.

CheckMag It has been five years since the first Pixel A series smartphones debuted, and despite unfounded rumors about its discontinuation, the importance of the Pixel A series’ existence can’t be overemphasized.

Those wanting to give their current smartphone the feel of a Pixel 9 can now download the colorful, official wallpapers, which a leaker has already made available for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, as well as the Pixel Fold 2, which will likely be launched as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. In addition, all currently planned color options for the next Google phones are now available in advance.

Google I/O is over, but Made By Google is still yet to come. Four Pixel 9 phones, including the Pixel Fold 2, are expected at the latter launch event later this year. Based on the Tensor G4, a substantial redesign is probable, but the cameras are unlikely to change much, as a leaker recently reported. Hence, the Pixel 10 is likely to be exciting, especially in regard to the Tensor G5.

The Google Pixel 8a offers numerous AI camera features, but the camera hardware remains unchanged from the Pixel 7a. As an analysis by DxOMark shows, the software optimizations are not enough to keep up with the more expensive Pixel 8.

Scheduled to launch later today, Google's second beta of the next Android iteration is expected to sport quite a few noticeable changes. While the details are not available yet, users of Google smartphones starting with the Pixel 6, as well as Pixel Tablet and Fold owners should get this test version later this year.

According to a new report, Google has prepared significant camera upgrades for its Pixel 9 series smartphones. Unfortunately, it will reserve UWB connectivity for its Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL models, rather than also for the Pixel 9.

Google is not expected to reveal any new smartphones until the autumn. Nonetheless, new hands-on images of three Pixel 9 series smartphones have surfaced online. Not only do the images confirm earlier leaks, but they also reveal the trio's display specifications.