Charging speeds on Android can often be absolutely wild, with some of the fastest devices hitting speeds of over 200W. Google Pixel phones, though, have been pretty tame in this regard. With Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, though, we’re getting a boost to charging speeds, at least over a wire.
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In a big upgrade, Face Unlock on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro can authorize Google Pay NFC transactions, banking, and other app sign-ins.
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As we previously reported, Google is significantly increasing how long the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro will get software updates, promising seven years.
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Google has seen moderate success with its reboot of the Pixel series in the “Tensor” era, but Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series phones ultimately ended up earning a less-than-stellar reputation for issues such as overheating and signal. But with the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, Google is debuting what are easily the most promising Pixel phones since the original, but it all rests on whether Tensor G3 is actually the improvement it claims to be.
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During its hardware event in New York City, Google formally unveiled its latest flagship phones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The Pixel 8 series packs major upgrades to the camera and AI features while increasing the devices’ lifespans to rival the iPhone.
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With the US Pixel 8 and 8 Pro coming in at $100 more, Google is reportedly lowering how much it costs to upgrade to the 256 GB model.
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Given that Google’s upcoming phones are already out in the wild, camera samples of the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro have now leaked.
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At this time in a couple of days, Google will unveil its new Pixel 8 series smartphones, but that timeline is only making leaks hit the web even faster. Over the weekend, video unboxings of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have hit the web, with a few details confirmed, including the type of fingerprint sensor.
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In just a few days, Google will host an event in New York City to unveil the Pixel 8 series and the Pixel Watch 2. Here’s everything you should expect to see from the event.
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Pixel 8 leaks aren’t stopping, and this weekend we’re getting yet another collection of leaks as a new ad emphasizes yet again how badly it wants you to switch to Pixel, and why you should.
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The Pixel leaks just keep coming. With less than a week to go before Google’s big launch event, yet another leak has given us a first look at the unboxing experience of the Pixel 8 Pro.
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We live in an age where AI is dominating the whole tech space, and it’s also coming for physical products too. And, ahead of the Pixel 8 series coming to market, it seems abundantly clear that Google is leaning very heavily on AI to bolster its new smartphones.
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More so than in past years, Google advertising and teasing ahead of the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro is laser-focused on encouraging people to switch phones.
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As the October 4 launch event approaches, more leaks are detailing Google’s upcoming Pixel 8 series and Pixel Watch 2, with the latest leak including more specs and battery sizes.
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The Google Pixel 8 has leaked countless times at this point, and this afternoon we’re getting yet another look at the upcoming device. But, through these leaks, one color of the Pixel 8 has really had us scratching our heads, as it looks look a dull grey in some shots, but slightly green in others.
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The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are right around the corner, but that won’t stop Google from leaking more pictures of the device. The latest batch of images gives some of the best looks at the upcoming Tensor G3-powered flagships we’ve seen.
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In a curious bit of branding, the Pixel 8 Pro will reportedly feature what Google calls a “Super Actua display” that has up to 2,400 nits of peak brightness.
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Back in August, we reported that the Pixel 8 will get significantly more Android OS updates, and a new leak today pegs that number at seven years.
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Following the US this morning, UK pricing for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, as well as the Pixel Watch 2, has leaked.
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Google is set to launch the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro on October 4, and through a huge series of leaks, we’ve seen a ton of information come out. Now, we’ve learned the US price for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, and it’s going up a bit.
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The focus of Google’s Pixel phones has always been on the camera, and it seems there’s a lot of new stuff coming with the Pixel 8 series, as a new leaked ad reveals manual camera controls, new features, and a whole bunch of AI in the pipeline.
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We’ve seen a lot of Google Pixel 8 leaks thus far, and even a full reveal from Google, but another leak today is offering a better look at all of the colors Google is launching this year.
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Google Tensor has had a bit of a rough history, but things are looking brighter for the upcoming third-generation. Alongside improvements to Samsung’s manufacturing, a new rumor suggests that Tensor G3 will adopt a new packaging method to keep the chip from building up too much heat and running more efficiently overall.
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Smartphones have, over the past several years, gotten more than a little boring. While the Google Pixel 6 series was a big deal, its sequel wasn’t really anything special. Soon, though, the Pixel 8 series will make its debut, and really, there’s quite a bit to get excited about.
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