Latest Google Leak Exposes Pixel 8 Price Shock
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones from Google are expected to have a significant price increase of over $300, which may disappoint customers hoping for an affordable high-end device.
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Posted 9/4/2023, 5:32:40 PM
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Main topic: Sale on Google Pixel Tablet
Key points:
1. The 128GB model of the Google Pixel Tablet is currently on sale for $439, a 12% discount from its original price of $499.
2. The 256GB option is also on sale, with a 13% discount, bringing its price down from $599 to $519.
3. The Pixel Tablet has impressive features such as a charging speaker dock, smart home capabilities, and a high-resolution screen, but its camera quality is not as good.
Main topic: Wellbots offering a discount on Google's Pixel Buds Pro earbuds and Google Pixel Watch.
Key points:
1. Wellbots is selling Google's Pixel Buds Pro earbuds for $140, $60 off the regular price of $200.
2. The Pixel Buds Pro are highly rated, with features such as deep bass, ANC performance, touch controls, and wireless charging.
3. The discount code ENGPIXEL60 can also be used to get $60 off when buying a new Google Pixel Watch, bringing the price down to $290 from $350.
Main topic: Sale on Google Pixel products
Key points:
1. Google Pixel 7a smartphone is currently 11% off, priced at $444.
2. The Pixel 7a offers similar features to the Pixel 7 at a lower price.
3. Other Pixel products, such as the tablet and Buds, are also on sale.
Google is rumored to be introducing new camera features, including AI-powered video noise removal, enhanced sound, perfect group photos, and photo stacking, in their upcoming Pixel 8 series smartphones.
Google has accidentally leaked its upcoming Pixel 8 Pro smartphone, revealing its design, colors, and features such as a temperature sensor and physical SIM slot.
Google has postponed the release of the stable Android 14 update to early October 2023, which will coincide with the launch of the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and the Pixel Watch 2 at the Made By Google event. This delay may also affect other smartphone brands, including Samsung and OnePlus, who may have to postpone their respective Android 14 updates.
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are expected to have a $100 price increase over the current models, according to analyst Dan Ives, but promotional activities and discounts from U.S. carriers are likely to drive sales and offset potential resistance.
Google has released a teaser video showcasing the Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, and Pixel Buds Pro ahead of their expected launch on October 4.
Google released a sneak peek at the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, showing that the design remains consistent and potentially trying to steal some attention from Apple's upcoming iPhone launch.
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.
Samsung's new Smart Monitor M8 is available at record low prices during the "Discover Samsung" fall sale, with the 27-inch model priced at $549.99 ($100 off) and the 32-inch model priced at $579.99 ($120 off).
Google's Pixel 7 series is currently available at its lowest price yet, offering a range of options to suit different budgets and delivering an excellent user experience.
Google has partnered with iFixit to offer repair guides and genuine parts for the Pixel Tablet, including a $199.99 rear case, $200 screen, $59.99 battery, and $24.99 USB-C port.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is Apple's latest flagship phone, featuring impressive upgrades such as an A17 Pro chip, upgraded cameras, and the inclusion of USB-C, making it a strong contender against the Google Pixel 7 Pro.
The iPhone 15 Plus and the Google Pixel 7 Pro are both impressive phones, but the iPhone 15 Plus offers a brighter display, more powerful processor, and longer software support, while the Pixel 7 Pro excels in customization options and faster charging.
Google is celebrating its 25th anniversary by offering discounts on select Pixel phones, including $250 off the Google Pixel 7 Pro.
The majority of respondents in a poll conducted by Android Authority would not purchase the Google Pixel 8 series if the rumored price increases are accurate, indicating that the significant price hikes would deter potential buyers.
Modest design changes and improved performance are expected for the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, including display tweaks, camera upgrades, and a "next-generation" Tensor G3 chip, with a rumored release date of October 11 and prices starting at $649.
Google will be unveiling its new Pixel 8 lineup on October 4, and leaked renders show the expected colors for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, including Peony, Haze, Jade, Licorice, Porcelain, and Sky.
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.
The upcoming Pixel 8 smartphone by Google will feature a new Android 14 software with customizable share sheets and additional features in Google Photos.