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Google Pixel 3 ‘pink’ variant hinted at in Japanese teaser site source code

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Last week a Japanese teaser site popped up for Google’s forthcoming Google Pixel 3 (Pixel 3 in Japan is news enough, right?), revealing a few themes that many believe may represent a few color variants for the device. Now, a fourth theme has been discovered in the page’s source code hinting at a fourth color — but it’s not quite fully functional.


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Alphabet Scoop 024: Pixelbook 2 puzzle, ‘Yeti’ game streaming service, Google Pixel 3 teases

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This week we talk about our predictions, analysis, and thoughts on a few Pixelbook 2 prototypes, Google’s ‘Yeti’ game streaming service, and some teases of the Google Pixel 3.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google Podcasts, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.


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‘Pixel Ultra’ Fact Check: Sorry, but none of these ‘leaks’ show a third Google Pixel 3

This year has seen a whirlwind of leaks in the Google phone space. As you know if you’ve been following along with our extensive coverage, we know pretty much everything there is to know about the Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL, both set to be announced next month at Google’s October 9th event. But given an ever-spreading wildfire of distaste toward the bigger model’s large notch and plenty of misleading information, the “Pixel Ultra” speculation just hasn’t stopped.

While it’s impossible to put the rumors in their coffin for good until October 9th, we can round up everything that everyone has called a “Pixel Ultra” so far and write them off one by one…


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Google apparently requesting YouTube clips that trash its design team ahead of Pixel 3 launch

We now know officially that Google is planning an October 9th event in New York City to launch the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. And as it usually does, the company is gathering clips from YouTubers talking about its devices. Apparently, though, some of the clips in question specifically trash the company’s design team.


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This is the optimized Google Assistant interface for the rumored Pixel Stand

Last month, version 8.14 of the Google app revealed a “Pixel Stand” accessory that will likely be sold alongside the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Leveraging the Google Assistant, it essentially turns the phone into a miniature Smart Display of sorts. Today, that interface has likely been revealed.


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Things we still don’t know about the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL: Price, colors, face security, more

Thanks to a hoard of leaks over the last few months, there’s an incredible number of things that we already know about the Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL. But as with all leaks of every phone, it’s practically impossible to hit every single bullet point before it’s announced on stage.

Here’s everything that, as of this writing, we still don’t know about the Pixel 3…


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Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL specs, explained: Everything we know so far

There’s not much left to learn about the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL. We know just about everything about it — from what photos shot with its camera will look like, to what accessories come with it in the box. Along the way, though, we’ve pieced together most of the spec sheets for both phones too. Here’s what we think we know about the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL specs…


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Even more Google Pixel 3 XL camera samples surface [Gallery]

There’s not much we don’t know about the Pixel 3 XL at this point, but one thing that remains to be seen is just how good the camera will be. After all, the camera has been one of the lineup’s biggest bragging rights since Google debuted the original Pixel in 2016.

Here are some more shots that might give us a bit an idea…


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Sources: Google Pixel 3 & 3 XL cameras bring ‘Super Selfies,’ updated Visual Core, more

If there’s one thing that the Google Pixel has been known for since its inception, it’s the camera. With the forthcoming Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, the Mountain View company is tripling down with improvements across the board and some new ideas. Sources tell us there are upgrades to the rear shooter, a new Visual Core chip, a front-facing dual-camera setup w/ new ‘Super Selfies’, and more.


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Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL leak out in new renders showing off the speakers, notch, and cameras

After some growing pains with the Pixel 2 and especially the Pixel 2 XL, we’re expecting a lot to come from Google’s Pixel 3 family of smartphones. We’ve already seen quite a few leaks of the device, but today, a handful of renders are showing off the design a bit more in-depth…


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Render imagines what the Google Pixel 3 XL would look like in ‘Panda’ and ‘Kinda Blue’

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Last week images surfaced on the web showing what is likely to be the Google Pixel 3 XL in the flesh, which prompted many concept artists to imagine what the phone might look like in its official marketing material. Now, one of those artists is back with more images, this time showing what the phone would look like if given last year’s color options…


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Google Pixel 3 will likely keep the Pixel 2’s squeezable Active Edge

After working with HTC last year, Google decided to introduce a new input method it called Active Edge. When enabled, you could launch the Assistant or silence notifications by squeezing the two sides of the Pixel 2 inward. Well, whether many customers used it or not, it appears as though Google plans to bring Active Edge to the upcoming Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.


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