#Android #A14DP2
Android 14 Developer Preview 2 is now available!
r/android_beta | Release Notes
The second Developer Preview of Android is out for Pixel 4a 5G devices and newer. Sadly, the Pixel 4a is no longer eligible for the update.
Changelog:
• Grant partial access to photos and videos
• Detect when users take device screenshots
• Changes to how users experience non-dismissable notifications
• Regional preferences
• Apps can kill only their own background processes
• Media owner package names might be redacted
• Additional restrictions on starting activities from the background
• Improvements for app stores
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Android 14 Developer Preview 2 is now available!
r/android_beta | Release Notes
The second Developer Preview of Android is out for Pixel 4a 5G devices and newer. Sadly, the Pixel 4a is no longer eligible for the update.
Changelog:
• Grant partial access to photos and videos
• Detect when users take device screenshots
• Changes to how users experience non-dismissable notifications
• Regional preferences
• Apps can kill only their own background processes
• Media owner package names might be redacted
• Additional restrictions on starting activities from the background
• Improvements for app stores
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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Google Pixel Hub
#Android #A14DP2 Android 14 Developer Preview 2 is now available! r/android_beta | Release Notes The second Developer Preview of Android is out for Pixel 4a 5G devices and newer. Sadly, the Pixel 4a is no longer eligible for the update. Changelog: • Grant…
#Android #A14DP2
Android 14 Developer Preview 2 has been released!
Release date: March 8, 2023
Build: UPP2.230217.004
Security patch level: March 2023
Google Play services: 23.06.13
API diff: U DP1 → U DP2 & API 33 → U DP2
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
64-bit-only factory image builds for testing app compatibility:
Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro
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Android 14 Developer Preview 2 has been released!
Release date: March 8, 2023
Build: UPP2.230217.004
Security patch level: March 2023
Google Play services: 23.06.13
API diff: U DP1 → U DP2 & API 33 → U DP2
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
64-bit-only factory image builds for testing app compatibility:
Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#Android #A14DP2
Emoji Wallpaper generator coming to Pixels
XDA Developers
Mishaal Rahman has discovered a new feature coming in the future to Pixel devices. This feature, similar to the one present in iOS 16 will let you make a wallpaper with emojis.
Emoji Lab lets you make wallpapers using emojis from the Noto Emoji font, with various patterns and colors to generate a unique wallpaper that you can save, share or edit later.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Emoji Wallpaper generator coming to Pixels
XDA Developers
Mishaal Rahman has discovered a new feature coming in the future to Pixel devices. This feature, similar to the one present in iOS 16 will let you make a wallpaper with emojis.
Emoji Lab lets you make wallpapers using emojis from the Noto Emoji font, with various patterns and colors to generate a unique wallpaper that you can save, share or edit later.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#News
Google One members get more perks: VPN and Dark web report
Google Blog
The VPN by Google One, previously exclusive to the 2TB Premium subscribers is coming to all plans for people in the supported countries. The VPN is now available on Android, iOS, Windows and Mac.
Google One can now scan the dark web for your personal information, like your name, address, email, phone number and Social Security number and will notify you if it’s found and give you advice on what to do, like report your SSN to the government as stolen.
VPN by Google One will come to 22 countries starting today. Dark web report will be available to Google One members in the US.
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Google One members get more perks: VPN and Dark web report
Google Blog
The VPN by Google One, previously exclusive to the 2TB Premium subscribers is coming to all plans for people in the supported countries. The VPN is now available on Android, iOS, Windows and Mac.
Google One can now scan the dark web for your personal information, like your name, address, email, phone number and Social Security number and will notify you if it’s found and give you advice on what to do, like report your SSN to the government as stolen.
VPN by Google One will come to 22 countries starting today. Dark web report will be available to Google One members in the US.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#Android #A14DP2
Some miscellaneous changes in Android 14 Developer Preview 2
Mishaal Rahman
• New "Battery Widget" option in Settings that let you add the widget to your home screen
• A new back gesture design that supports dynamic theming is now enabled by default.
• Clock settings are now seen under Wallpapers & styles, it doesn't do anything though.
• There's a new section named Speakers & Displays in the media output picker with Google Home devices.
• A new monochromatic Material You color scheme is available to choose.
• The wallpaper preview is now full screen by default.
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Some miscellaneous changes in Android 14 Developer Preview 2
Mishaal Rahman
• New "Battery Widget" option in Settings that let you add the widget to your home screen
• A new back gesture design that supports dynamic theming is now enabled by default.
• Clock settings are now seen under Wallpapers & styles, it doesn't do anything though.
• There's a new section named Speakers & Displays in the media output picker with Google Home devices.
• A new monochromatic Material You color scheme is available to choose.
• The wallpaper preview is now full screen by default.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#News #Pixel
Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 is coming on Monday, March 13th
r/android_beta
The official Android Beta Program Reddit account has announced that the June release of Android 13 will start its beta on March 13th.
If you're on the beta program, you'll receive an OTA next week.
If you want to go on the Stable March QPR2 update (which is "releasing this month") without wiping data, check out the Reddit post.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 is coming on Monday, March 13th
r/android_beta
The official Android Beta Program Reddit account has announced that the June release of Android 13 will start its beta on March 13th.
If you're on the beta program, you'll receive an OTA next week.
If you want to go on the Stable March QPR2 update (which is "releasing this month") without wiping data, check out the Reddit post.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#News #PixelWatch
Google taking the #2 place on the smart watch marketshare
Source
According to a Canalys report, Google has taken the second place in the wearable band market with 8% of the marketshare in Q4 2022.
Google has shipped 11.8 million smart wearables in 2022. In Q4 2022, 4 million units have been shipped, including the 880,000 Pixel Watch units which has boosted Google's growth by 16%.
Although the Pixel Watch app had just surpassed 500,000 downloads, it is possible that Google has shipped this many watches.
Considering that the Pixel Watch is Google's first smart watch, it seems to be doing quite good.
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Google taking the #2 place on the smart watch marketshare
Source
According to a Canalys report, Google has taken the second place in the wearable band market with 8% of the marketshare in Q4 2022.
Google has shipped 11.8 million smart wearables in 2022. In Q4 2022, 4 million units have been shipped, including the 880,000 Pixel Watch units which has boosted Google's growth by 16%.
Although the Pixel Watch app had just surpassed 500,000 downloads, it is possible that Google has shipped this many watches.
Considering that the Pixel Watch is Google's first smart watch, it seems to be doing quite good.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#Translate
Google Translate web version can now translate text in images
Announced a few days ago, the web version of Google Translate is receiving support to translate text inside images, and the feature is widely rolled out by now.
Just felt a little inconvenience as you need to save the image on your computer and upload it, which is the only way to use the feature for now. After uploading, you will get the option to copy text and download the image with translated text on it, the texts in the image are a little small compared to the original one though.
By the way, if you are browsing the web with Google Chrome, you could also use the built-in Lens feature to translate images on the web right away.
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Google Translate web version can now translate text in images
Announced a few days ago, the web version of Google Translate is receiving support to translate text inside images, and the feature is widely rolled out by now.
Just felt a little inconvenience as you need to save the image on your computer and upload it, which is the only way to use the feature for now. After uploading, you will get the option to copy text and download the image with translated text on it, the texts in the image are a little small compared to the original one though.
By the way, if you are browsing the web with Google Chrome, you could also use the built-in Lens feature to translate images on the web right away.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#Updates #Pixel
March 2023 Security Patch changelog:
Apps
• Fix for issue causing Live Translate feature to prompt for translation too frequently in certain apps [1]
• Fix for issue occasionally keeping display on while certain app activities are active
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing screenshots from being captured in certain apps
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing Wallpaper & style settings to open
Battery & Charging
• Fix for issue occasionally causing app-specific battery restriction settings to be reset after a software update
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing Battery Share from charging certain devices or accessories [2]
• General improvements for charging, battery usage or performance in certain conditions [1]
• General improvements for wireless charging stability or performance in certain conditions [2]
Biometrics
• Additional improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions [1]
Bluetooth
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing Android Auto to connect wirelessly with certain vehicle head units
• Improvements for connection stability with certain Bluetooth LE headsets or accessories
Camera
• General improvements for camera stability and performance in certain conditions [1]
• Improvements for color accuracy or exposure level while using the front camera in certain conditions [3]
Display & Graphics
• Fix for issue occasionally causing display flicker or artifacts in certain apps or conditions [1]
• Fix for issue occasionally causing instability or playback errors with certain media apps or content [1]
• Fix for issue occasionally causing video preview to flicker in certain apps [1]
Framework
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing keyboard from displaying in certain apps or conditions
Sensors
• Additional tuning for haptics intensity and response in certain conditions [4]
• General improvements for adaptive brightness response in certain conditions
System
• Fix for issue preventing device bootloader from being unlocked in certain conditions [4]
• Fix for issue preventing device from booting to Android in certain conditions [4]
• General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions
• Kernel updates to 4.14.295 [5], 4.19.261 [6], 5.10.149 [1]
Telephony
• General improvements for network connection stability and performance in certain conditions
Touch
• General improvements for touch response and performance in certain conditions [3]
User Interface
• Fix for issue causing certain on-device search results to launch apps in work profile
• Fix for issue causing certain text entries in Battery Usage settings to overlap each other while scrolling
• Fix for issue causing home screen UI to appear blurred in certain conditions
• Fix for issue causing lag or delay with switching between apps while third-party launcher apps are in use
• Fix for issue occasionally causing inner launcher icons to appear clipped after closing a folder
• Fix for issue occasionally causing input text to overlap inside search bar
• Fix for issue occasionally causing media player notification to appear cut off or trimmed
• Fix for issue occasionally causing navigation UI to display over Assistant interface
• Fix for issue occasionally causing notification drawer to appear empty or blank
Fix for issue occasionally causing • Overview screen panels to display over home screen
Fix for issue occasionally causing • Quick Settings tiles to be activated while menu is not pulled down
• Fix for issue occasionally causing screen unlock to overlap with notifications, home screen or other UI elements
• Fix for issue occasionally causing silent mode icon to appear hidden or missing from status bar
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing app icon size to scale correctly when changing display size
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing screenshot sharing or editing to work when tapping overlay buttons
• Fix for issue preventing haptic feedback when interacting with notification drawer in certain conditions
March 2023 Security Patch changelog:
Apps
• Fix for issue causing Live Translate feature to prompt for translation too frequently in certain apps [1]
• Fix for issue occasionally keeping display on while certain app activities are active
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing screenshots from being captured in certain apps
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing Wallpaper & style settings to open
Battery & Charging
• Fix for issue occasionally causing app-specific battery restriction settings to be reset after a software update
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing Battery Share from charging certain devices or accessories [2]
• General improvements for charging, battery usage or performance in certain conditions [1]
• General improvements for wireless charging stability or performance in certain conditions [2]
Biometrics
• Additional improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions [1]
Bluetooth
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing Android Auto to connect wirelessly with certain vehicle head units
• Improvements for connection stability with certain Bluetooth LE headsets or accessories
Camera
• General improvements for camera stability and performance in certain conditions [1]
• Improvements for color accuracy or exposure level while using the front camera in certain conditions [3]
Display & Graphics
• Fix for issue occasionally causing display flicker or artifacts in certain apps or conditions [1]
• Fix for issue occasionally causing instability or playback errors with certain media apps or content [1]
• Fix for issue occasionally causing video preview to flicker in certain apps [1]
Framework
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing keyboard from displaying in certain apps or conditions
Sensors
• Additional tuning for haptics intensity and response in certain conditions [4]
• General improvements for adaptive brightness response in certain conditions
System
• Fix for issue preventing device bootloader from being unlocked in certain conditions [4]
• Fix for issue preventing device from booting to Android in certain conditions [4]
• General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions
• Kernel updates to 4.14.295 [5], 4.19.261 [6], 5.10.149 [1]
Telephony
• General improvements for network connection stability and performance in certain conditions
Touch
• General improvements for touch response and performance in certain conditions [3]
User Interface
• Fix for issue causing certain on-device search results to launch apps in work profile
• Fix for issue causing certain text entries in Battery Usage settings to overlap each other while scrolling
• Fix for issue causing home screen UI to appear blurred in certain conditions
• Fix for issue causing lag or delay with switching between apps while third-party launcher apps are in use
• Fix for issue occasionally causing inner launcher icons to appear clipped after closing a folder
• Fix for issue occasionally causing input text to overlap inside search bar
• Fix for issue occasionally causing media player notification to appear cut off or trimmed
• Fix for issue occasionally causing navigation UI to display over Assistant interface
• Fix for issue occasionally causing notification drawer to appear empty or blank
Fix for issue occasionally causing • Overview screen panels to display over home screen
Fix for issue occasionally causing • Quick Settings tiles to be activated while menu is not pulled down
• Fix for issue occasionally causing screen unlock to overlap with notifications, home screen or other UI elements
• Fix for issue occasionally causing silent mode icon to appear hidden or missing from status bar
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing app icon size to scale correctly when changing display size
• Fix for issue occasionally preventing screenshot sharing or editing to work when tapping overlay buttons
• Fix for issue preventing haptic feedback when interacting with notification drawer in certain conditions
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• General improvements for performance in certain UI transitions and animations
• Improvements for home screen icon behavior when switching between different grid sizes
• Improvements for status bar layout and response in certain device orientations
Wi-Fi
• General improvements for Wi-Fi network connection stability & performance in certain conditions
• Improvements for connection stability with certain Wi-Fi 6E-capable routers or networks [1]
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Device Applicability
Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.
[1] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
[2] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
[3] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
[4] Included on Pixel 6a
[5] Included on Pixel 4a
[6] Included on Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G)
Source:
Pixel Phone Support Forum
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• Improvements for home screen icon behavior when switching between different grid sizes
• Improvements for status bar layout and response in certain device orientations
Wi-Fi
• General improvements for Wi-Fi network connection stability & performance in certain conditions
• Improvements for connection stability with certain Wi-Fi 6E-capable routers or networks [1]
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Device Applicability
Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.
[1] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
[2] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
[3] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
[4] Included on Pixel 6a
[5] Included on Pixel 4a
[6] Included on Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G)
Source:
Pixel Phone Support Forum
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#Pixel #FeatureDrop
March 2023 Feature Drop
Google has announced a bunch of brand new features for Pixel devices on the Android 13 QPR2:
• Health Connect stores and connects the data from your compatible health and fitness apps, without compromising on privacy.
• At a Glance will show your Nest speaker or display timers that you can disable or extend on your Pixel
• You can now have Dual Sim with 2 eSIMs at the same time on Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
• Night Sight works faster on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices
• Magic Eraser is now available on all Pixel phones.
• Direct My Call is now available on Pixel 4a and up
• Hold for Me is now available in Japan
• More Emoji Kitchen combinations in Gboard
• Unlock or lock your car with an ultra-wideband digital car key when you approach or leave your car (available in the coming weeks)
• Fast Pair is now available on select Chromebooks to pair your Fast Pair enabled headphones
Source:
Google Pixel Phone Help
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March 2023 Feature Drop
Google has announced a bunch of brand new features for Pixel devices on the Android 13 QPR2:
• Health Connect stores and connects the data from your compatible health and fitness apps, without compromising on privacy.
• At a Glance will show your Nest speaker or display timers that you can disable or extend on your Pixel
• You can now have Dual Sim with 2 eSIMs at the same time on Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
• Night Sight works faster on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices
• Magic Eraser is now available on all Pixel phones.
• Direct My Call is now available on Pixel 4a and up
• Hold for Me is now available in Japan
• More Emoji Kitchen combinations in Gboard
• Unlock or lock your car with an ultra-wideband digital car key when you approach or leave your car (available in the coming weeks)
• Fast Pair is now available on select Chromebooks to pair your Fast Pair enabled headphones
Source:
Google Pixel Phone Help
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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Google Pixel Hub
#Updates #Pixel March 2023 Security Patch changelog: Apps • Fix for issue causing Live Translate feature to prompt for translation too frequently in certain apps [1] • Fix for issue occasionally keeping display on while certain app activities are active •…
#Updates #Pixel
March 2023 Security Patch has been released!
Release date: March 13, 2023
Build ID: TQ2A.230305.008.C1 or TQ2A.230305.008 (Pixel 7)
Android Security Bulletin - March 2023 | Pixel Update Bulletin - March 2023
The third update of 2023 for the Pixels has arrived. This update is now based on Android 13 QPR2 with Feature Drop included.
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6/6 Pro/6a: Separate post
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
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March 2023 Security Patch has been released!
Release date: March 13, 2023
Build ID: TQ2A.230305.008.C1 or TQ2A.230305.008 (Pixel 7)
Android Security Bulletin - March 2023 | Pixel Update Bulletin - March 2023
The third update of 2023 for the Pixels has arrived. This update is now based on Android 13 QPR2 with Feature Drop included.
Download for Google Pixel devices:
Pixel 4a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 4a (5G): Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 5a: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 6/6 Pro/6a: Separate post
Pixel 7: Factory Image | OTA
Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image | OTA
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#Pixel #FeatureDrop
March 2023 Feature Drop
Google has announced a bunch of brand new features for Pixel devices on the Android 13 QPR2:
• Health Connect stores and connects the data from your compatible health and fitness apps, without compromising on…
March 2023 Feature Drop
Google has announced a bunch of brand new features for Pixel devices on the Android 13 QPR2:
• Health Connect stores and connects the data from your compatible health and fitness apps, without compromising on…
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Google Pixel Hub
#Updates #Pixel March 2023 Security Patch has been released! Release date: March 13, 2023 Build ID: TQ2A.230305.008.C1 or TQ2A.230305.008 (Pixel 7) Android Security Bulletin - March 2023 | Pixel Update Bulletin - March 2023 The third update of 2023 for the…
#News #Pixel6
The March 2023 Security Patch for Pixel 6 series could come on the 20th of March.
Source
Google had issues in the past with delayed updates for the Pixel 6, like with the Android 12L update. (it took Google two weeks for that one)
It seems like they are having some issues again, as a Google Support person has told on the chat that the March 2023 update for the Pixel 6 series devices will come on the 20th of March 2023.
Take this information with a pinch of salt, as it could not be accurate.
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The March 2023 Security Patch for Pixel 6 series could come on the 20th of March.
Source
Google had issues in the past with delayed updates for the Pixel 6, like with the Android 12L update. (it took Google two weeks for that one)
It seems like they are having some issues again, as a Google Support person has told on the chat that the March 2023 update for the Pixel 6 series devices will come on the 20th of March 2023.
Take this information with a pinch of salt, as it could not be accurate.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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#News #Pixel
Pixel 7a and Fold will be released in June
Source
Acccording to leaked retail listings, these following devices will be released in mid-June of this year:
• Pixel Fold (in Carbon or Porcelain)
• Pixel 7a (in Carbon, Cotton, Arctic Blue and possibly Jade)
• Pixel Buds A in blue
The Pixel devices will also get official cases:
• 7a will have cases in Arctic Blue, Carbon and Cotton White colors
• Fold will have cases in Haze Midtone, Porcelain and Sky colors
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Pixel 7a and Fold will be released in June
Source
Acccording to leaked retail listings, these following devices will be released in mid-June of this year:
• Pixel Fold (in Carbon or Porcelain)
• Pixel 7a (in Carbon, Cotton, Arctic Blue and possibly Jade)
• Pixel Buds A in blue
The Pixel devices will also get official cases:
• 7a will have cases in Arctic Blue, Carbon and Cotton White colors
• Fold will have cases in Haze Midtone, Porcelain and Sky colors
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#News #Pixel8
Pixel 8 Pro renders have been leaked
Source
OnLeaks and SmartPrix have shared renders of a Pixel 8 Pro which is more rounded compared to previous models and now features a flat display panel.
There's a 6.7 inch display with a center placed hole punch. Its size measures at 162.6 × 76.5 × 8.7mm and is about 12mm thick with the camera bump.
The camera bump has gotten some changes: all three lenses are now under one piece of glass and there's a new sensor under the flash. It could be a depth sensor, laser autofocus, LiDAR or something else.
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Pixel 8 Pro renders have been leaked
Source
OnLeaks and SmartPrix have shared renders of a Pixel 8 Pro which is more rounded compared to previous models and now features a flat display panel.
There's a 6.7 inch display with a center placed hole punch. Its size measures at 162.6 × 76.5 × 8.7mm and is about 12mm thick with the camera bump.
The camera bump has gotten some changes: all three lenses are now under one piece of glass and there's a new sensor under the flash. It could be a depth sensor, laser autofocus, LiDAR or something else.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
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