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.
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.
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.
Google has revealed details about its upcoming flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as teasing the release of the Pixel Watch 2, all set to launch on October 4 with advanced cameras, AI capabilities, personalized help, safety features, and health insights.
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.
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 is set to launch the Pixel 8 Pro smartphone, featuring its own Tensor chipset for enhanced AI and machine learning capabilities and offering a seven-year support window for Android OS updates and security fixes.
Google's upcoming Made By Google event will feature a range of hardware products, including the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2, with the possibility of some surprises, and potential announcements regarding Google's non-Pixel hardware and the launch of Android 14.
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's new Pixel smartphones, the Pixel 8 models, feature AI photo editing tools that enhance the camera capabilities and provide innovative features such as Audio Magic Eraser and Best Take.
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.
Google's commitment to providing seven years of software updates for its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones highlights the lack of sufficient software support in most Android phones, and as customers keep their phones longer, longer upgrade periods are needed to keep them up to date with new features and security protections.
The rumored Google Pixel 8a smartphone is expected to be released next year and will feature a redesigned body with rounded corners, slimmer bezels, and a smaller chin, according to leaked renders.
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.
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 and Pixel 8 Pro have been praised as excellent Android devices, but critics have noted issues with battery life, the temperature sensor's usefulness, and the increased price.
The $999 Google Pixel 8 Pro takes high-quality photos with its 50-megapixel f/1.68 main sensor, but its software and AI editing tools sometimes manipulate the images.
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.
Google's latest Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones justify their $100 price increase with significant improvements in display brightness, battery life, and extended software support.
