Pixel 8 Series

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  Google Pixel 9, Other Models Get Support for Bypass Charging With Latest Update

  Google introduced the December Pixel Feature Drop for compatible devices last week. Among others, the update brought a new charging limit feature for Pixel smartphones, claiming that it could help prolong the battery life. A recent discovery highlighted on social media following the update suggests that the Pixel 9 series and select other models ma...

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  Google Pixel 9 Pro Costs 11 Percent Less to Manufacture Than Pixel 8 Pro: Report

  Google Pixel 9 series was unveiled at the Made by Google event in August comprising four models. A new report sheds light on the bill of materials (BOM) of the Pixel 9 Pro whose place in the smartphone lineup has been reworked this year and it sits above the Pixel 9 but below the new Pixel 9 Pro XL. It is suggested that the smartphone costs less to...

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  Pixel 9's AI-Powered Pixel Weather App Heading to Pixel 6 and Newer Devices

  Google released the Pixel Weather app with the Pixel 9 lineup in August at its annual Made by Google event. Now the app is making its way to older Pixel smartphones including the Pixel 6 and later, and the Pixel Table. All supported devices are receiving the Pixel Weather app as part of the October Feature Drop.

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  Google Reportedly Testing Reimagine, Other Pixel 9 Exclusive AI Features for Older Pixel Phones

  Google Pixel 9 series was launched last month and came with several exclusive features powered by artificial intelligence (AI). However, a report now suggests that the Mountain View-based tech giant may be planning to roll out some of the AI features to its older Pixel handsets too. Features like Reimagine and Auto Frame are said to be in testing,...

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  Pixel 9a to Get Tensor G4 SoC From Pixel 9 Series But With an Older Exynos 5300 Modem: Report

  Pixel 9 series runs on the company's latest in-house Tensor G4 SoC alongside the Titan M2 security chip. Google is said to use the same Tensor G4 SoC for the upcoming Pixel 9a, but it could be paired with an older Exynos 5300 modem, the same found in the Pixel 8 lineup. The Pixel 9a is expected to debut between March and May next year as the most a...

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  Google Pixel Phones With Temperature Sensor Get Support for Body Temperature Measurement in Europe

  Google Pixel users in Europe will now be able to measure their body temperature. This feature works by leveraging the Pixel Thermometer app and the temperature sensor that Google introduced with its Pixel 8 Pro last year. The sensor is also available in the new Pixel 9 Pro lineup. While its capabilities were initially limited to measuring the tempe...

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  Android 15 Update Release Timeline Confirmed via Google's Android 14 Downgrade OTA Update

  Android 15 update rollout timeline might have been confirmed by Google. As per a report, the tech giant highlighted that the upcoming major software update for the Android operating system will arrive in October. The confirmation of the timeline was reportedly part of its release notes for the Android Beta Exit update.

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  Samsung Rolls Out Circle to Search Feature to Galaxy A Series Phones and Galaxy Tab S9 FE Series

  Samsung Galaxy A series phones will get support for Circle to Search, the South Korean company announced on Wednesday. The feature was first introduced on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series of smartphones and the Pixel 8 lineup, will also make its way to the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+.

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  Google Pixel 8 Series, Pixel 7a Get Price Cuts in India After Launch of Pixel 9 Series

  Google has announced price cuts for a slew of previous generation models in India after the launch of its flagship Pixel 9 series on Tuesday. The list of discounted smartphones includes the entire Pixel 8 lineup, comprising three models, and a select few from the Pixel 7 series too. Revised prices on old Pixel smartphones will go live in the coming...

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  Google Pixel 8 Production in India Begins Ahead of Pixel 9 Launch Today

  Google Pixel 8’s production has commenced in India, the company announced via social media on Monday. The smartphone was launched globally in October 2023. However, only select variants of the Pixel 8 series are reported to have local production and not the entire smartphone lineup.

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  Android 14 August Security Patch Rolled Out for Supported Pixel Smartphones: What’s New

  Android 14 August Security Patch for Pixel smartphones was rolled out by Google on Tuesday. The update is said to bring crucial security fixes for discovered vulnerabilities, ranging from high to critical severity, while also improving performance stability with bug fixes for screen flickering and boot loop issues. It has been rolled out for Pixel ...

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  Google Pixel 9’s Tensor G4 Chipset May Not Bring Significant Upgrades Over Pixel 8: Report

  Google Pixel 9 series is the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone lineup which is set to debut on August 13. Ahead of its official launch, the benchmark scores of the handsets’ Tensor G4 chipset suggest it may not offer much of an upgrade in terms of power but may have a positive impact on its efficiency.

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  Google Pixel 9 Series to Debut in India on August 14; Confirmed to Go on Sale Through Flipkart

  Google's Pixel 9 series is confirmed to launch in India a day after the global “Made by Google” hardware launch event. The flagship lineup is teased to include Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold models as a successor to last year's Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Fold, respectively. They are confirmed to go on sale in the country through Flipkart. The Pixe...

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  Google Pixel 9 Pro Design Revealed Ahead of Launch on August 13

  Google Pixel 9 Pro is confirmed to launch at the upcoming Made by Google event on August 13. The company has now teased the design of the handset. The teaser gives us a closer look at the rear camera module of the Google Pixel 8 Pro successor. Previous leaks have suggested some key features of the Pixel 9 Pro alongside its expected camera details.

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  Google Pixel 9 Series Camera Details Leaked Ahead of Expected August Launch

  Google Pixel 9 series is expected to be unveiled at the Made by Google event scheduled for August 13. The lineup is rumoured to include four models — the base Google Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro, the Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. A report has now shared leaked camera information about the upcoming smartphones.