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.
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 has reportedly delayed the release of the stable Android 14 update, which was expected in September, and it may now coincide with the launch of the Pixel 8 series on October 4.
Google has released teaser videos of the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 ahead of their launch event on October 4th, giving a glimpse of the new devices and their features.
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 Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will be released on October 4, with color options including Pink, Gray, Obsidian, Porcelain, and Sky Blue.
The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will feature new camera capabilities such as facial expression changes, object eraser, video boost, and DSLR-level controls, along with confirmed camera specifications including wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle, and telephoto lenses.
Google's upcoming Pixel 8 line of smartphones may receive up to seven years of Android updates, surpassing Samsung and potentially offering five years of Android updates and two years of security patches.
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 Made by Google launch event will feature the Pixel Watch 2, Pixel 8 Pro, and the official details of the Pixel 8, along with the announcement of the final Android 14 version for older Pixel devices.
Google announced the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, as well as the Pixel Watch 2, during its Made by Google event, aiming to compete with Apple's iPhone, with the Pixel 8 starting at $699 and the Pixel 8 Pro starting at $999, while also introducing new features such as AI-powered editing tools and stress tracking on the smartwatch.
Google showcased its latest products and updates, including the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Buds Pro, Android 14, Google Assistant with Bard, improvements to Call Screen, and the Dual-Screen Interpreter mode, during the Made By Google event.
Google unveiled the Google Pixel 8 Pro, Google Pixel 8, and Google Pixel Watch 2 at its recent Made By Google event, with standout features including Best Take mode for photography, upgraded hardware, and new software tricks.
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 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.
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 Assistant on the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro has improved device control capabilities and can provide better assistance with system updates and settings, as indicated by banners and notes in the Settings app; it is unclear if these updates will be available for previous Pixel phones.
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.
