Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro Rumored to Get Major Upgrades to Cameras, Software Support, Health Features

Software Pixel 8 phones may get 7 years of software/security updates, a big upgrade over the Pixel 7's 5 years
Cameras Upgraded sensors for main and ultrawide cameras, plus new AI editing features like Magic Eraser
Pricing Base Pixel 8 may cost $700 (up from $599) and Pixel 8 Pro $999 (up from $899)
Health features Pixel 8 Pro may have a thermometer for tracking body temperature
Design More subtle changes like a flatter display on Pixel 8 and unified camera bar on Pixel 8 Pro

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Posted 9/28/2023, 12:00:00 PM