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Google Delays Fully Custom Tensor Chip for Pixels to 2025, Pixel 10 to Get 'Laguna Beach' While Pixel 9 Gets Minor 'Zuma Pro' Upgrade

  • Google originally planned to launch fully custom Tensor chip "Redondo" in 2024 Pixel 9, but has delayed it to 2025 Pixel 10.

  • Pixel 9 in 2024 will use "Zuma Pro" chip, an upgraded variant of Tensor G3 ("Zuma") with modest improvements.

  • Tensor G3 will have major upgrades - 9 CPU cores including Cortex-X3, upgraded TPU potentially rivaling Apple.

  • Google's first fully custom Tensor chip "Laguna Beach" now planned for 2025 Pixel 10.

  • Google's Tensor chips so far focused on efficiency, but custom versions could match performance of Apple's A-series.

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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 revealed the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 ahead of their upcoming Made By Google event.
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.
The upcoming Tensor G3 chip from Google's Pixel 8 series is expected to incorporate new packaging technology, which could potentially address the overheating issues experienced with previous Tensor chips.
Google's upcoming Tensor G4 chip, expected to launch in 2025, will not be as impressive as previously predicted, as it will still be an Exynos derivative and build upon its predecessor, the Tensor G3. Google plans to eventually build its own IP library to design a fully custom chip by 2025.
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.
The upcoming Google Tensor G4 chip will feature a combination of Cortex-X4, Cortex-A720, and Cortex-A520 CPU cores, as well as an Arm Immortalis-G715 GPU, and will be manufactured on Samsung's 4LPP+ node.
Google has released the September 2023 update for Pixel devices, which includes the latest security patches but no sign of Android 14, while the Pixel Fold will be among the devices to receive the latest Android updates and features.
Leaked images reveal a possible early look at Google's Pixel 8a, featuring design elements from the Pixel 7a and Pixel 8, with rounded corners and a blue shade, likely to be released in mid-2024.
The Google Pixel 9 is expected to be released in October 2024, with minor changes to components and a price range of around $799 for the Pixel 9 and $999 for the Pixel 9 Pro, while a smaller Pro model is also anticipated.
The leaked retail information about the Pixel 8 Pro also revealed key specifications of the Tensor G3, including a 1+4+4 CPU layout, a 4nm process, and a Cortex-X3 flagship core.
Google's upcoming Pixel 8 Pro flagship phone, powered by the Tensor G3 chipset, has underwhelming benchmark scores compared to its competitors, but still shows a 20% improvement from last year's model.
Google could release a new Pixelbook focused on AI and productivity features, with a starting price of $399.
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.
抢占AI领域,Google发布Pixel 8和Pixel 8 Pro,搭载Tensor G3 SoC芯片。新功能包括增强的骚扰电话筛选功能,提升音频和视频质量,以及"音频神奇橡皮擦"功能。Tensor G3采用9核心CPU,支持Magic Eraser功能,同时内置12GB的RAM和Mali-G715 GPU。采用三星新款4纳米工艺,性能更高效。
主题:Google发布Pixel 8和Pixel 8 Pro旗舰手机 要点: 1. Pixel 8和Pixel 8 Pro与上一代相似,但有一些关键差异,如尺寸和外观。 2. 新系列的Pixel 8搭载了Tensor G3处理器、改进的助手功能和长达七年的Android和安全更新。 3. Pixel 8 Pro还添加了一个温度传感器,可以测量物体的温度,并有多种实用的应用场景。
Main topic: Techtober updates, including Google's Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, and AI features. Key points: 1. Google's announcement of Pixel 8 series and Pixel Watch 2 with AI features. 2. Samsung's new FE devices. 3. Apple's iOS 17 update to fix overheating issues.
Google has confirmed that it has no plans to release a low-cost Pixel smartphone in the future due to the compromises that would be required to meet that price point.
Google's latest hardware lineup, including the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Buds Pro, and Fitbit Charge 6, is now available for preorder, with some attractive bonuses.
Google's Pixel phones, despite facing some issues with bugs and hardware, have seen a rise in sales with nearly 38 million units sold since 2016 and are known for their AI-based features and software advantage.
The Pixel 8 Pro has undergone a teardown, revealing concerns about its ability to manage heat and the absence of a vapor chamber cooling system, relying instead on graphite and copper. Additionally, questions arise about the performance, efficiency, and stability of the Tensor G3 SoC. Despite these concerns, the device offers impressive camera samples and AI features.
The Google Pixel 8a is expected to have a rounded design and slightly smaller dimensions compared to its predecessor, the Pixel 7a, with a launch expected around Google I/O in 2024.
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 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.
Google may initially limit the new version of Google Assistant infused with AI from Google's Bard generative AI to the Pixel 8 series and possibly the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 series, with a staged rollout to other devices expected in the coming months.
Google has released the source code for the Pixel 8 series, confirming that the lower frequencies of the Tensor G3 SoC were intentional to prioritize battery efficiency over peak performance.
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.
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.