Google is expected to unveil the newest Pixel Watch and Pixel phones at its upcoming event, and a leaked 360-degree view of the Pixel 8 Pro has already surfaced, revealing new features such as a temperature sensor and a revamped camera app.
The Pixel 8 series is expected to bring significant improvements, such as an upgraded Tensor chip, a flat glass panel display, longer software update lifespan, and a new camera sensor, while still being relatively cheaper compared to its competition.
Google is rolling out a redesign of the Pixel Camera app with version 9.0, which includes a Photo/Video switcher and rearranged controls for easier one-handed access, but requires Android 14 and is currently only available for Pixel users on the Beta Program.
Google is set to introduce the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro with a groundbreaking system on chip, advanced camera hardware and software, and five years of Android updates, making it a highly anticipated smartphone release.
Leaked images suggest that the Google Pixel 8a will have a rounded design, a blue color, and a pill-shaped cutout for the camera, with expectations that it will debut around Google I/O next year.
Google's upcoming Pixel 8 smartphones will feature enhanced AI capabilities and a new Magic Editor tool that allows users to edit and manipulate images with ease, according to leaked camera specs and a promotional video shared by 91Mobiles.
Google will unveil the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones at its Made By Google event on October 4, with both models offering multiple color options and featuring visor-shaped camera modules.
Google's Pixel 8 will have AI camera features including Photo Unblur and Magic Eraser, and pre-orders will come with a free Pixel Watch 2 or Pixel Buds Pro.
The unboxing video of the Google Pixel 8 reveals that the box design remains mostly unchanged, with rounded corners and a bigger camera array, and the phone is expected to come with improved software updates, hardware enhancements, and camera capabilities.
Pixel 8 leaks ahead of Google's Made by Google event reveal the phone's slim bezels, new "Bay" color, and impressive camera quality, with the potential for further improvements via software updates after launch.
Google has released the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro smartphones along with Android 14, which includes new features such as an AI wallpaper generator and other customization options.
Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have achieved peak smartphone design with their fashionable and functional camera bar, comfortable pebble-shaped design, and other notable improvements.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro's camera capabilities, including 10x digital zoom and videography, have been showcased by YouTuber PBKreviews, despite the device's pre-orders not yet being shipped.
The Google Pixel 8 offers a range of new features, including customizable lock screens, NFC payments using Face Unlock, predictive back gestures, Magic Editor for photo editing, drag and drop between apps, Best Take for group photos, auto-confirmation of lock screen PIN, and Audio Magic Eraser for removing background noise from videos.
Google is reportedly working on a more affordable version of its Pixel 8 smartphone, featuring a similar design with two rear cameras and a hole-punch selfie cam, but it remains to be seen what software features Google might hold back from the Pixel 8A.
The leaked renders and specs suggest that the upcoming Google Pixel 8a will feature a sleeker design with rounded corners, a smaller and slimmer body, a 6.1-inch flat screen with a hole-punch camera cutout, and a 2.5D curved glass display.
The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro have new camera sensors and software features, including a pro mode exclusive to the Pixel 8 Pro, with manual camera controls that offer more control over key aspects while maintaining Google's HDR+ processing.
Google's upcoming Pixel 8a will have a design similar to the flagship Pixel 8 series, with rounded edges and a pill-shaped camera cutout on the rear, although it is unlikely to have a high refresh rate panel like the Pixel 8 and may have chunky bezels, and it is expected to use the same Tensor G3 SoC as the Pixel 8 with possibly a lower clock speed and 7 years of software support.
Google's new Pixel 8 smartphone includes AI-powered photo-editing tools that allow users to add or remove elements from their images, raising concerns about the proliferation of fake media.
The Pixel 8 Pro offers camera upgrades and impressive imaging capabilities, but lacks significant advancements over its predecessor, making it a worthwhile upgrade primarily for photography enthusiasts.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro stands out not for its hardware, but for its generative AI capabilities, which are groundbreaking and make it one of the smartest smartphones on the market.
The biggest hardware upgrade on the Pixel 8 series is Google's new "Actua" displays, which surpasses its competitors in terms of brightness, colors, and panel quality, earning them the top ranking for smartphone displays by DXOMark.
Google has renamed its camera app from "Google Camera" to "Pixel Camera" for Pixel devices, along with updates to the app's listing in the Play Store, featuring a redesigned UI and new features such as RAW improvements, Pro Controls, and High Res 50MP photography for Pixel 8 Pro.
The release of the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro highlights the missed opportunity for Google to wait and improve upon the Pixel Fold, as the latest devices offer significant improvements in issues such as heat problems and chip performance.
Google released the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro with strong reviews, but controversy surrounds its new camera features such as Best Take and Magic Editor, causing debate over whether they enhance or fabricate reality in photography.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro improves upon its predecessor, addressing previous criticisms and offering upgraded features such as a redesigned camera system, a flat display, and seven years of OS updates, making it a top choice for those in the market for a new phone.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro offers impressive features, including a great camera and seven years of software support, but its price increase and some drawbacks prevent it from being a standout choice among high-end smartphones.
Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones have improved cameras compared to previous generations, with a new sensor and upgrades to the Tensor chip resulting in visible improvements in photo and video quality, including smoother transitions between lenses and better frame rate capabilities.
