Google has unveiled the Pixel 6 series flagship smartphones and is expected to officially launch the lineup next month. Ahead of the latest Pixel series phones are available for purchase, the older Pixel 3 and 3 XL users are facing major issues with their unit.

As per the latest report coming from Ars Technica, users of the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are complaining about their phones suddenly stop working and become completely unresponsive. It adds that the phones can’t boot into Android and only shows Qualcomm recovery mode called “Emergency Download (EDL) mode.”

The usual method for flashing a new version of Android on the device isn’t working given that users cannot get out of the Emergency Download (EDL) mode and into the normal bootloader to use tools like fastboot or Google’s slick.

It is speculated that the problem is not released to a software update rolled out by the company but is likely related to hardware because of a lack of recoverability options. Also, the fact that users have been reporting this issue over the course of several months, indicating an end of life for a batch of hardware components.

Folks at TrustedReviews reached out to Google and the tech giant’s spokesperson confirmed that the company is aware of the problem, but had nothing else to say related to this matter. We expect more information from the company in the coming days.

Google Pixel 3 series was released at the end of 2018 and was available for purchase for about 18 months and comes with a two-year warranty. For the Pixel 4 XL, the company extended the warranty to three years because of some hardware issues. So, Google could do the same and extend the warranty for Pixel 3 series owners.

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Google is rolling out a new Pixel Feature Drop update for its Pixel range of smartphones. For those unaware, the search giant is known for introducing new features for its phones every three months via Pixel Feature Drop releases. The latest update for June brings some interesting additions.

The June 2021 Pixel Feature Drop update is being seeded out for the following Google Pixel smartphones.

• Pixel 5
• Pixel 4a (5G)
• Pixel 4a
• Pixel 4 XL
• Pixel 4
• Pixel 3a XL
• Pixel 3a
• Pixel 3 XL
• Pixel 3

Although the entire Pixel range (except the end of support devices) is receiving the update, some features on not available on certain devices. That said, let’s take a look at these new features one by one.

Astrophotography Videos

As the name suggests, users of Pixel 4 and later devices will be now able to record videos while clicking pictures in astrophotography mode. Users can try waiting longer (longer exposure) to click a shot to get more stars in their video.

Heads-up

This feature is part of the Digital Wellbeing app. It will periodically alert users to look up from their handset’s screen while walking. It was previously only available for a select few users.

Locked Folder

This feature was first announced at Google I/O 2021. It will let users save their select photos and videos in Google Photos to a different called ‘Locked Folder’. These media files are hidden locally on the user’s phone and are protected by biometrics. They don’t show up in any other part of the Google Photos app.

Car Crash Detection

Car Crash Detection is part of the Personal Safety app and is not available on Pixel 3a/3a XL. It automatically alerts emergency services when a car crash is detected. This feature was previously only available in the US, the UK, and Australia, But now, it’s rolling out to users in Spain, Ireland, and Singapore.

Call Screen

Call Screen helps users in avoiding spam calls. This feature is now being rolled out in Japan. It was previously only available in the US and Canada.

Recorder

The Google Recorder app is one of the best recorder applications on any platform. The new update brings support for transcription in more English dialects, namely Singaporean, Australian, Irish and British English.

Pride Wallpapers and Sounds

Since June is Pride month, Google is celebrating by adding new Pride-themed wallpapers and sounds.

Call Actions on Google Assistant

Users of Pixel 4 and above can now ask Google Assistant to accept or reject calls. 

Gboard Smart Replies

Gboard can now smartly suggest phone number, email address, and URL in clipboard for replies.

All the above-mentioned new features will be rolled out to eligible Google Pixel smartphones via respective app updates from the Google Play Store in the coming weeks.

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With yesterday being the first Monday of the month, Google has released the January 2021 security update for all the eligible Pixel smartphones. Apart from patching certain vulnerabilities, the build for each device also brings fixes and improvements.

The latest security update for Pixels arrives with a total of six fixes and improvements for different models. They are spread across four categories namely Audio, Display/Graphics, Sensors, and Telephony.

Talking about the common fixes first, all the eligible Pixels – Pixel 3/3 XL, Pixel 3a/3a XL, Pixel 4/4 XL, Pixel 4a/4a 5G, and Pixel 5 get a fix for an issue that causes certain apps to restart intermittently and a fix for an issue that prevents calls on certain MVNO networks. All of these phones also get improvements for auto-rotation response in certain device orientations.

Further, the devices released in 2020 – Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5 receive improvements for auto-brightness response in certain lighting conditions. It is worth noting that these handsets have been getting this improvement for a while now with each update.

Lastly, the update brings tuning and improvements for volume level of system sounds on Pixel 5 and fix for an issue causing speaker noise in certain scenarios on Pixel 4a 5G.

That said, the January 2021 update for Pixels is currently being rolled out in batches via OTA worldwide. In case you cannot wait, then either sideload the OTA file or flash the factory image.

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If you’re waiting for the Black Friday sale to upgrade your smartphone, then keep your wallet ready as Black Friday smartphone deals are finally here. Major smartphone manufacturers are bringing popular smartphones under the sales category to recover from the yearlong losses amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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There are multiple options in the smartphone market which the buyer can choose as per the needs. We have listed all the popular smartphone deals from Apple, Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, and other major OEMs. The flagship devices such as Samsung Galaxy S20FE, OnePlus 8, Pixel 5, and other smartphones are available at up to 55% discounts.

We have categorized deals into two categories – locked and unlocked to make it easy for the readers to distinguish easily.

So without wasting any more time, let’s head to the top smartphone deals this festive season.

Best Smartphone Deals This Black Friday

Locked

The list below consists of all the unlocked devices from various manufacturers.

Apple iPhone 12 /12 Mini

Apple Store Offer – The Cupertino Giant’s latest offering – Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini can be yours at $250 less than the actual retail price if the user’s Trade-In old Apple devices. The offer is applicable only on the official Apple Online Store.

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BestBuy Offer with Verizon, AT&T, and Verizon – However, the users can save $800 on activation and qualified trade-in with AT&T and can save $440 on activation and trade-in with Verizon and T-Mobile.

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iPhone 12 Pro / iPhone 12 Pro Max

Apple Store Offer – The bigger siblings of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini are available at bigger discounts. The trade-off value of these two smartphones is $370 if we opt for Apple Official Store.

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BestBuy Offer with Verizon, AT&T, and Verizon – However, the users can save $800 on activation and trade-on with AT&T. Verizon and T-Mobile are offering $440 off if you trade-in device via Best Buy.

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iPhone 11/ iPhone 11 Pro

Verizon Online Store and Walmart- iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro are available at a 50% discount on contract with Verizon. The users can available for discounts on monthly installments. The iPhone 11 64GB variant is available for $24.99 $12.49/mo from Verizon online Store and Walmart.

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Verizon Online Store – The iPhone 11 Pro is available from Verizon at $41/mo and an additional $350 off online, plus $850 off with eligible trade-in at Verizon.

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Apple iPhone SE

AT&T Store – The interested users can grab Apple iPhone SE for free with an unlimited plan and trade-in at AT&T.

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Unlocked

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G – 128GB

Factory Unlocked Galaxy S20 FE is now available for $549 with a 22% discount via Amazon. It is $150 off the actual retail price.

The smartphone carries a triple rear camera module featuring a 12-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel telephoto, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. There’s a 32-megapixel front camera for quality selfies. The 30X space Zoom, Night Mode, Single-Take AI are some exceptional features out of its Pro-Grade Camera.

The smartphone support 5G connectivity. Furthermore, the device features a 6.5-inch FHD Infinity-O display, a 4500 mAh battery with 25W fast charging, 6/8 GB RAM, and 128/256GB internal storage.  You can know more details about the Galaxy S20 FE edition here.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Factory Unlocked – 128GB

The Korean giant is offering a 20% direct discount for Galaxy S20 Unlocked device. The users can grab it for $799 which usually retails for $999.

The smartphone packs a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED with 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution. Its display supports Corning Gorilla Glass 6. Samsung Galaxy S20 5G packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. A triple camera module with a 12MP primary lens, a 64MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultrawide sensor is available on the rear side. There’s a 10MP sensor on the front side for selfies. Know more details about the device here.

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Amazon | Walmart

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

The Korean giant is offering a massive discount on its latest flagship device. The 128GB storage variant is available for the price of $1049.

The magic of the S Pen even more magnified in the latest offering from Samsung. The device carries an intelligent battery and super fast charging. The adaptive Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, 5G support, and advanced processor are some exclusive features of the device.

There’s a large 108MP primary camera on the rear side triple-camera module. Furthermore, there’s a 12MP telescope camera and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. The user can snap beautiful selfies with a 10MP front shooter.

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Amazon | Walmart

Other Samsung Smartphone Deals

Amazon | Walmart

Moto G Power – 64GB

It is a mid-range Android smartphone from Motorola offering value-for-money. It is available for the reduced price of $179.99.

Motorola smartphone packs a 16MP triple rear camera module for beautiful panoramas and standard photography. The device carries a 5000 mAh battery which can withstand for 3 days upon a single full charge. A 6.4-inch Full HD+ display is present on the board.  It is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

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Motorola Moto G7 Power – 32GB

Motorola Moto G7 Power is available for $131 at a 47% discount. However, the device carries a 6.2-inch HD display, Octa-Core processor with 3 GB RAM, a dual-rear camera, and a 5000 mAh battery.

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Other Motorola Phones on Black Friday Sale

Amazon | Walmart

OnePlus 8 Pro

It’s a popular smartphone running Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset coupled with 128GB storage and 8 GB RAM. It features a triple-rear camera featuring a 48MP primary camera, 48MP Ultra wide-angle, 16MP front camera, and 5 MP color filter camera. The user can enjoy a 16MP front camera or selfies. A 4510 mAh battery is present with Warp Charge technology.

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Other OnePlus Smartphone Deals

Amazon

Google Pixel 3

Google Pixel 3 is now available from Amazon for $379. This not so old device is still a favorite device among several Android users. The camera prowess and smooth user interface enhance the overall experience.

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Enjoy more smartphone deals

Amazon | Walmart | Best Buy | Target

These are some best smartphone deals available this Black Friday. You can even head over to the above mentioned respective stores for more smartphone deals. You can enjoy Black Friday Deals on other products by heading to our dedicated portal.

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Android 11 Developer Preview is recently launched ahead of schedule. Google missed a whole quarter and made available the Android 11 developer preview for rigorous compatibility testing with apps and services. It is available for all the Pixel devices and can be installed by following our guide. This year the Search giant appears to be working little earlier than usual in bringing the next Android version.

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You have landed in the perfect place if you’re looking for to Install Android 11 developer Preview on your Pixel device. However, we don’t recommend the Developer preview installation if it is your daily driver. There are a lot many bugs, and some primary features may not even work on the first preview build of Android 11. It is recommended to be installed on a spare Pixel smartphone. We have prepared a detailed guide to install the Android 11 Developer Preview on Pixel 4, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 2.

There are many new changes in Android 11 including the new Chat Bubbles, Privacy and Permissions, New Conversation Tab and much more.

Android 11 Features:

• Support 5G, Foldable Display, and machine learning
• Improved Sharing User Interface
• Dark Mode Scheduling
• Airplane Mode doesn’t affect Bluetooth
• Increase Touch Sensitivity
• Mute Notifications while using the camera
• Chat Bubbles
• Improved Privacy and Permissions

Now, in order to install the Android 11 Developer Preview, then follow the steps below after downloading the necessary files from the prerequisites section.

Note: Gizmochina.com is not responsible in no way if your data or device get damaged while installing. Only proceed if you are familiar with the ROM flashing.

Android 11 is compatible with Pixel 2, Pixel 3, PIxel 3A and Pixel 4. It is not compatible with the first Pixel device.

Install Android 11 DP on Pixel smartphones

Prerequisites:

• Make a full backup of your data before proceeding, as your data will be lost while installing the Android 11.
• Download ADB and Fastboot drivers on your PC/Laptop
• Ensure your smartphone is at least 60% charged.

Method1: Install by Sideloading via Recovery and ADB

Note: This method does not require any unlocked bootloader access to install.

Carefully follow the instructions to install the Android 11 Developer Preview.

1. Extract the ADB and fastboot drivers on your PC.
2. Download and save the otaupdate.zip in the ADB and Fastboot directory on PC.
3. Enable Developer Mode by heading to Settings > About Phone > Tap “Build Number” 10 times.
4. Enable the USB Debugging Mode by heading to Settings > Developer Options > toggle “USB Debugging” option.
5. Connect your Pixel smartphone with a computer via a USB cable and authorize your connection if you’re connecting for the first time with ADB computer.
6. Run the below command to confirm the device’s connection with the PC.

   adb devices

7. Execute the following command to reboot into the recovery mode:

   adb reboot recovery

8. Now, select “Apply Update from ADB” on your phone.
9. Flash the Android 11 DP OTA zip(downloaded from the above link) by typing the below command:

   adb sideload "filename".zip

10. The phone will take some time to install the Android 11 DP.
11. Select “Reboot Reboot now” to reboot the system.
12. Enjoy!!

Method 2: Install Full Factory Image via Fastboot

It’s a bit easy method if you have an unlocked bootloader. Moreover, it gives an option to retain user data.

1. Extract ADB and Fastboot tools into a folder on PC.
2. Download the factory image of the respective Pixel smartphone from this link.
3. Enable the Developer mode by heading to Settings > About Phone > Tap “Build Number” 10 times.
4. Enable USB debugging mode by heading to Settings > Developer Options > Enable “USB Debugging”.
5. Extract the downloaded factory image.zip file into your ABD and fastboot folder.
6. Note: If you want to retain data then edit flash-all.sh (For MAC) or flash-all.bat (For Windows) script file with a text editor. Find and remove/delete -w flag in the fastboot update command.
7. Now, Connect your phone with PC using a USB cable.
8. Type the below command to boot into Fastboot mode:
   adb reboot bootloader
9. Execute the following command on Linux/macOS PC:
   flash-all
   Note: For Windows, just double click the flash-all.bat file.
10. The device reboots once your phone reboots into Fastboot mode.

We hope you have successfully installed the Android 11 Developer Preview on all your Pixel devices. If you get any problem, then let us know via the comments below.

Related: How to enable Call Screen feature on all Pixel devices?

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The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are the first Pixel smartphones to have a refresh rate greater than 60Hz. However, it turns out the feature should have been available on last year’s Pixel 3.

The info was released in the most recent episode of Android Developers Backstage podcast by Andrew Wright, a member of the Android Framework team. According to him, the smaller Pixel 3 was not supposed to have an OLED display for a number of reasons he didn’t disclose. As an alternative to the OLED screen, Google considered using a Sharp LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

As we all know, that never happened and the smaller Pixel 3 which thankfully doesn’t have the ugly notch of its bigger sibling launched with an OLED display. Unfortunately, Wright didn’t state the reasons why they eventually went with an OLED display.

Since both the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have 90Hz refresh rates, we shouldn’t expect any less from the future Pixels. If we are being too optimistic, we may even see the Pixel 4a and Pixel 4a XL come with displays with a high refresh rate too.

Next year, more phones will launch with a high refresh rate. Samsung’s S11 series will join the bandwagon with 120Hz displays and the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro will either keep the 90Hz refresh rate of their predecessors or jump to 120Hz. The Xiaomi Mi 10 is also expected to have a display with a high refresh rate.

UP NEXT: Google Pixel 4 scores 68 in DxOMark audio test, places in top 5 smartphones

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Google is finally rolling out the November security patch to enhance the overall security of the smartphone. It is a significant upgrade as it fixes 38 security vulnerabilities making Android much safer and secure. The new security patch is gradually rolling out to all the compatible Pixel devices like Pixel 2 series, Pixel 3 series and the recently launched Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. Surprisingly, the November Security patch is not rolling for the first Pixel series, which was launched in 2016.

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The November security patch has resolved 6 high-severity bugs in the main framework that could enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code under the privileged process. Similarly, several high-severity bugs in media framework and system are fixed in the November security patch.

Apart from the usual Security patch, the Pixel 4 series also received new camera enhancements which will improve the overall picture quality. Google has not highlighted any specific feature that has been upgraded in the Pixel 4 series camera but will enhance the picture quality. The update also added, “Smooth Display improvements” to fix the refresh rate adjustment issue, which was reported by several users and even got an eye of prominent media houses.

Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL series also received some improvements and new features. A notable Xbox Bluetooth controller mapping feature support has arrived for almost every Pixel device excluding the first generation Pixel. There were several improvements related to Google Assistant hotword, fix for devices getting stuck in bootloop, and a lot more changes are part of the latest update.

The new update will get on to each supported Pixel device by the end of this week. You can manually check for the update by heading to the settings panel. Moreover, if you want to flash the OTA or factory image, then head over to the source below.

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Google has released the first beta edition of the Android Q for all the Pixel phones that have launched so far such as Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 2, Pixel XL and Pixel. The beta build can be installed on the Pixel devices by enrolling in the Android Beta Program first.

Previously, the first preview build of predecessor Android versions were installable only through manual processor since it was aimed towards developers. However, the Android Q first preview can be received over-the-air. The Android Q Beta 1 is aimed towards the developers for testing their apps for the new version of Android. Coming to the Pixel phones, the original Pixel smartphones have already received the promised 2-year Android OS updates. Hence, it is surprising the arrival of Android Q for Snapdragon 821 powered Pixel and Pixel XL phones from 2016.

In May, Google will be holding its I/O 2019 conference to announce the key features of the Android Q. The successor of Android P comes with a new permission management setup for tracking location that provides users three options for apps to access device’s location all the time or allow it while the app is in use or deny.

Controlling apps that access photos, videos and audio files have become easier to manage on Android Q. Also, apps are required to use the system file picker inside the Downloads folder so that users can choose which files can be access by the app. The new version of Android prevents apps for opening activities in the background. Just as Android 9 Pie came with different kinds of display notch designs, the Android Q has been designed to better manage the contents on devices with foldable screens.

Also, the access to sensitive information such as IMEI number and serial number will be restricted on Android Q. The Wi-Fi stack in the new OS comes has been rebuilt to deliver enhanced privacy and performance. There will be a high-performance mode with low latency so that users can take advantage of stutter-free Wi-Fi connectivity while playing games, video and voice calls.

Other features of Android Q include new codecs such as AV1, Opus encoding and HDR10+ on supported devices, revamped Sharing Shortcuts, improved ART runtime and Dynamic Depth open source format that allow third-party apps to apply specialized burs and bokeh options.

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Google will be releasing six beta editions of Android Q. The first one will come in March and the second one will be arriving in April. The third build will be released in May and the fourth will be rolled out in June. These four builds are mainly meant for testing while the Beta 5 and Beta 6 are release candidates. The final edition of the Android Q OS is scheduled to arrive within Q3 this year.

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Last year, Google launched its flagship smartphones — Google Pixel 3 Lite and Google Pixel 3 XL Lite, focusing on the phone’s camera capabilities. There have been rumors since few months about Google launching toned-down variants of its flagship devices.

While the company has not yet acknowledged the existence of the Pixel 3 Lite series smartphones, model numbers of the upcoming devices have now surfaced online. According to a report from MSP, the Pixel 3 Lite carries model number G020B while the Pixel 3 XL Lite has model number G020F.

The report further adds that both these smartphones will be manufactured by Foxconn. It also adds that the upcoming mid-range smartphones will soon be launched in the Indian market. However, the exact launch and availability dates are not yet known. As for the pricing, the phones will be priced under Rs. 40,000 which roughly converts to $559.

The Pixel 3 Lite is said to be codenamed “Sargo” while the Pixel 3 XL Lite version is codenamed “Bonito”. Both the handsets are expected to come pre-installed with the latest version of Android 9 Pie operating system out of the box.

Previous reports have suggested that the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite will be featuring 18.5:9 aspect ratio displays. While the Pixel 3 Lite will be a smaller device with a 5.5-inch display, the Pixel 3 XL Lite could be a bigger phone with a 6-inch screen.

Under the hood, the Pixel 3 Lite will be fueled by Snapdragon 670 chipset and 4GB of RAM while the XL Lite variant will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 octa-core chipset with the same 4GB RAM. The Pixel 3 Lite could pack 32GB of internal storage and 2,915mAh battery while the XL Lite variant is expected to have bigger internal storage capacity and a bigger battery.

The internal storage of the device could be less compared to other offerings in the market, but Google will be providing unlimited cloud storage for the buyers of Pixel 3 Lite. As for the camera, both the smartphones are expected to feature a 12-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera and will shoot the same quality images as the standard version.

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The phones are also expected to retain the 3.5mm headphone jack. While it seems that Google is aiming towards the emerging markets for the ‘Lite’ variants of its flagship smartphones, the company will also be selling the smartphones through Verizon in the US.

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DxOMark is known for its camera comparisons. However, for smartphones it has always been limited to just the rear cameras, leaving users to find out themselves which phone takes better selfies. Now, they have begun rating front-facing cameras and have released a list of the phones with the best selfie cameras.

According to the ranking, if you want to take the absolute best selfies, the Google Pixel 3 is the device you should go for. If you don’t like the Pixel 3, then you should choose the Samsung Galaxy Note9 as it has the same selfie camera score as the Pixel 3.

Xiaomi’s Mi MIX 3 comes in at the third spot with 84 points, a significant distance from the Pixel and Note, but if it is any consolation, it beats the iPhone XS Max and the Galaxy S9 Plus which come after it in that order. The second gen Pixel is sixth and DxOMark says it takes better selfies than Huawei’s 2018 flagships – the Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro. The Galaxy S8 and the iPhone X also make the list of the top 10 selfie camera phones.

DxOMark says the rating is based on how well the phones perform while taking solo selfies, group selfies,  indoor and outdoor selfies, video recording, under natural light and much more before. So this isn’t just about pictures alone. So for example, the Galaxy Note9 is better at recording videos with the front camera than the Pixel 3.

READ MORE: Huawei Mate 20 Pro is now leading DxOMark along with P20 Pro with 109 score

Thinking out loud, do the Nubia X and Vivo NEX Dual Display get to enter as contenders for the selfie king since their rear cameras are actually also selfie cameras? Let us know what you think about the list in the comment box.

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Compared to Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones from 2017, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL offered larger screen space. The Pixel 3 came with an 18:9 display whereas the Pixel 3 XL sported a notched screen. Freshly approved patents by Google suggest that it could be working on a bezel-less design for the Pixel 4 smartphone that is likely to go official in Q4 this year.

According to 91mobiles, the new patent for a Google phone had appeared on the database of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) few days ago. The schematics of the Google phone that has surfaced through WIPO listing that its rear side will continue to sport a dual-tone design. The upper portion that could be made out of glass continues to feature a single camera like the predecessor Pixel phone models. The remaining portion of the rear shell could be metallic. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the backside of the phone.

The frontside of the phone is shown as blank which suggests that it could be featuring a bezel-less display. Hence, the placement of the selfie camera could not be confirmed through the images filed in the patent. The power key and volume rocker are the on the right side of the phone. A SIM card slot is available on the left side of the phone. There is a USB-C port on the bottom side of the device. It lacks support for 3.5mm audio jack.

Another Google patent that mainly concentrates on the smartphone’s display has also been spotted at WIPO. The images reveal that the Google Pixel phone will be featuring reduced bezels around the display. The upper and lower bezels are very slim, but they still manage to house the two front-firing speakers. The upper bezel is so slim that it could not be confirmed whether it will be housing a selfie camera.

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  Read More:Google Pixel 3 Lite review video leaks well ahead of Q2 launch

If Google make use of the above shown designs for the Pixel 4, its rear appearance will be almost same as the predecessor model. However, the major change in the design of the phone will be front as it may feature a bezel-less display

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Recent rumors have revealed that Google Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite are the two upcoming phones from the company. Multiple leaks have revealed the specifications, features and images of the Lite version of the Pixel 3 duo. Yesterday, Russian tech blogger Andro News shared a review video of the phone on YouTube to reveal what to expect from it.

Google Pixel 3 Lite Design

The Pixel 3 Lite is a cheaper edition of the Pixel 3. Even though the Pixel 3 Lite resembles the Pixel 3, the Lite variant comes with a polycarbonate instead of metal and glass and it is packed with weaker specs.

Google Pixel 3, 3 XL, Pixel 2 and 2 XL do not feature 3.5mm audio jack. The Pixel 3 Xl Lite hands-on video reveals that it features a 3.5mm audio jack and a microphone. There is a bright colored power button along with a volume rocker on the right edge. The SIM card slot is available on the left edge.

The rear panel of the Pixel 3 Lite sports a two-tone design. A fingerprint scanner and a single camera which lacks autofocus sensor are present on the rear shell of the device. The Pixel 3 has dual selfie snappers, but the Lite has only single camera on the front. There is a single speaker and a USB-C port on the bottom edge of the device. The Pixel 3 Lite has a compact appeal which makes it easier to operate with single hand.

Google Pixel 3 Lite Specifications

The Pixel 3 Lite (codenamed as Sargo) will be equipped with a 5.56-inch display that supports 18:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels along with a pixel density of 434 ppi. The Android 9.0 Pie OS will come preinstalled on the smartphone.

The Snapdragon 670 SoC with 4 GB of RAM will be driving the Pixel 3 Lite. It has an inbuilt storage of 32 GB. The internal storage of the device is small, but Google will be providing unlimited cloud storage for the buyers of Pixel 3 Lite.

For photography, it features OIS enabled single camera of 12.2-megapixel with f/1.8 aperture. As far as image quality is concerned, the source claims that the Pixel 3 Lite can shoot same quality images as the Pixel 3. At the front is a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. It is packed with a 2,915mAh battery.

Google is also expected to debut the bigger Pixel 3 XL Lite along with the Pixel 3 Lite. However, the source did not share any information on the XL Lite variant. As far as the launch of the Pixel 3 Lite is concerned, Google may hold a launch it after the Google I/O 2019 event which is usually held in May.

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Just a few days ago, DxOMark released the score and full review of the OnePlus 6T. It has now been followed by that of the Google Pixel 3: one of the very few flagships with a single rear camera that bests several others with multiple sensors. Impressive as the camera of the Pixel 3 is, DxOMark says there are still a handful of phones out there with a better camera(s).

The Pixel 3 was given a DxOMark score of 101 which makes it the highest-rated single camera Android phone by DxOMark. The iPhone XR is the other single camera phone that has the same score. The review praised the phone’s bokeh popularly known as portrait mode. It also commended its zoom prowess which is really impressive even though it doesn’t have a telephoto lens.

DxOMark did mention the Pixel 3’s super amazing Night Sight feature but it didn’t influence the score as they only test smartphones using their default camera settings. Nevertheless, the phone does a great job at color accuracy and detail preservation.

With respect to video recording, DxOMark also scores the Pixel 3 high, 98 points overall. The only other phone with that video score is the Huawei P20 Pro. The Pixel 3’s overall video score is as a result of its performance in exposure and contrast, color accuracy, autofocus, and stabilization. DxOMark says it tops almost every other phone in noise reduction.

READ MORE: Google camera with Night Sight gets ported to a bunch of LG phones

DxOMark concludes its review by saying that even though the Pixel 3 outperforms a lot of other phones, its score still comes behind that of some other dual camera phones that have better zoom and bokeh. This isn’t surprising as there is only so much you can do with software. If Google decides to add a secondary camera next year, it will be a contender for the title of overall best camera smartphone.

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Last week, hands-on photos of a phone said to be the Pixel 3 Lite were posted online. The images gave us our very first look at Google‘s expectedly cheaper and less-powerful phone. A new photo has again been shared online and this one shows it side-by-side with the Pixel 3.

Looking at the image, it is easy to see the differences between the Pixel 3 Lite and the Pixel 3. In terms of size, both phones appear to be of the same height although the Pixel 3 Lite seems narrower but that could just be a matter of perspective.

Other notable differences are the lack of a speaker below the screen and also a missing secondary selfie camera.

The Pixel 3 Lite is said to have a 5.65-inch LCD display. Compared to the Pixel 3, the display of the lite version is less curved at the corners. The color reproduction also doesn’t match the OLED screen of the Pixel 3.

The Pixel 3 Lite is said to come with a Snapdragon 670 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. It also has an audio jack, a 2,915mAh battery, and a 12.2MP rear camera, reportedly the same as that of the Pixel 3.

READ MORE: Google Pixel 3 XL rocking a surprise Android Q appears on Geekbench

There is no official word yet on when Google will announce it though there are rumors it will launch next year.

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Customers who have purchased the new Google Pixel 3 are claiming that it suffers from overheating issues while charging. Pixel 3 owners have taken to various platforms such as Reddit, Twitter, YouTube and Product Forums by Google to share the overheating problem that they are facing.

Generally, phones tend to become warm while charging, but the issue with Google Pixel 3 is that it overheats to such an extent that it results in its shut down. Pixel 3 users have claimed that the overheating issues can be observed during wired charging as well as wireless charging. However, the issue is more prominent while wireless charging.

The device heats up even more when some sort of action is performed while charging. For instance, carrying out a video call dramatically increase the temperature of the device. However, simpler functions like streaming a video can also cause the Pixel 3 to heat up significantly.

Users who have tried third-party chargers and Google Pixel Stand for charging the Pixel 3 have also claimed to have encountered the same issue. The below image shows that once the temperature of the device rises to a certain point, it shows the “phone is getting warm” message to the user. If the device continues to heat up, the Pixel 3 will automatically shut down to avoid damage. When device gets warmer and warmer while charging, the speed at which it charges also reduces considerably. Some users have claimed that loses battery power while charging when the device becomes too hot.

• Read More: Google Pixel 3 XL bug adds an annoying second notch; fix is coming soon

As of this writing, it is difficult to determine how widespread the issue is. Some users have gone to the extent of applying for a replacement device. Google is yet to release an official statement on the issue. Hopefully, the issue can be resolved through a software update.

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Google recently launched its new generation of Pixel smartphones — Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Yesterday, it was revealed that the Pixel 3 XL comes with a display panel from Samsung.

Given that both the devices are almost same, it seemed that the Google could have used the same panel for the non-XL model as well. However, that is not the case. A teardown of the Pixel 3 reveals that it comes with an OLED display panel from LG.

This is the same panel that was used in last year’s Pixel 2 XL. For those who are unaware, the Pixel 2 XL was widely criticized because of the issues pertaining to temporary image retention, smearing of black colors at low brightnesses, and graininess.

The year’s display panel of Pixel smartphones is completely opposite than the last year’s. Last year’s Pixel 2 used a display panel from Samsung while the Pixel 2 XL featured a display panel from LG’s display division. Samsung’s experience with notched display could be the reason for this flip.

Last year, it was reported that Google is planning to invest around $880 million in South Korea-based LG Display as it plans to secure a stable supply of flexible OLED panels for the Pixel 3-series smartphones. The investment from Google was reported to help the facility of LG boost display production.

Many reviewers have suggested that the 5.5-inch 18:9 display panel of the Pixel 3 is almost same as the 6.3-inch 18.5:9 display of Pixel 3 XL. Google notes identical 100,000:1 super contrast ratio, full 24-bits depth, and true black levels on the specifications page for each phone.

As far the phone’s specs are concerned, the Pixel 3 comes with a 5.5-inch 18:9 display with 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. The front and rear of the phone is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5.

There’s a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset under the hood, but it’s under-clocked at 2.5GHz which the company justifies as a step to save battery power. It also comes with a dedicated security chip – the Titan M, which keeps the OS and your passwords secure.

It packs 4GB of RAM and comes in two storage options — 64GB and 128GB and as usual, it lacks support for storage expansion. It has IP68 ratings, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a USB Type-C port for charging.

The phone still comes with a single rear camera of 12.2-megapixel with f/1.8 aperture and a 1.4um pixel size. On the front side, there’s a dual 8-megapixel sensors — one with 97-degree wide-angle lens and another is a standard sensor with f/1.8 aperture. The camera comes with bunch of features, including Top Shot and Super Res Zoom.

Read More: Google registers a new type of independent Stylus patent for cross platform data portability

It runs Android 9.0 Pie operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 2,915mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The 64GB model is priced at $799 while the 128GB storage model costs $800.

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Guys at iFixit have started exploring the recently launched Google Pixel 3. Google announced the Pixel 3 with a 5.5-inch OLED display having a resolution of 1080×2160 pixels with a pixel density of 439ppi. In a recent teardown by iFixit, it came across that the new Google Pixel 3 holds OLED display developed by Samsung. Further, it is revealed that Google is using the same SR3HX Titan M security chip as used in Pixel 2XL.

Major opening over here is that Google has ditched the LG’s displays over the Samsung’s to better compete against its competitors. Last year after various complaints and comparisons, users found that Pixel 2 displays are not as par with the competition due to various issues. Pixel 2 users complained about various issues like unsaturated colors at few points, darker colors and crosshatch colors on display.

So, in a bid to overcome these complaints, Google seems to have decided to hire the Korean giant for Pixel 3 display. Further, in the Pixel 3 teardown process, iFixit guys find that Google has applied a lot of glue for the rear glass panel. While opening all the parts, iFixit broke a few components. A ribbon cable and a speaker got damaged while opening the device.

Pixel 3 XL overall internal structure is same as that of Pixel 3. Everything is mapped at the same position as like of its predecessor. There’s a little change which includes a big wireless charging coil and a new speaker arrangement for better sound.

• Read More: Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL launched: Bigger Display, Wireless Charging & Better Cameras

Due to lots of glue, full glass panel and display at the bottom, reparability task is hampered. It needs extra precision and excellent skills to repair the Pixel 3 device. Ultimately, you can’t fix its parts manually. Instead, you have to buy the whole module if anything breaks in your device. Overall, Google Pixel 3 has received an unsatisfactory score of 4 out of 10 to repair it.

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The new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL support wireless charging, a first for the Pixel phones. While there are a bunch of wireless chargers on the market already, it is no surprise that Google announced its own charger named the Pixel Stand. However, the Pixel Stand does more than charge your phone.

Just like the name says, the phone is propped up when you place it on the charger. There are a bunch of “standing” wireless chargers but Google has a reason for choosing this design.

When you place your Pixel 3 (or Pixel 3 XL) on the charger, a new UI comes up on the phone’s display. This UI shows important information like your schedule, traffic info, and the latest news. It also has an ambient lighting that mimics sunrise before your alarm rings. At night, it automatically activates Do Not Disturb mode, so that you can disconnect and get ready for bed.

The phone will also begin a slideshow of your favorite pictures from Google Photos as you charge. Also, if there is a knock at the door and you use a Nest Hello video doorbell, the Pixel 3 will show who’s at the door when charging on the Pixel Stand.

All the features mentioned above works well only if the device is propped up which explains the reason for the adoption of the standing design.

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The Pixel Stand provides up to 10W fast charging for your Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. You can place the phone in landscape mode too and it will charge. Google says it will also charge Qi-compatible devices.

READ MORE: Renders and specs of Huawei’s wireless charger leaks

The charger weighs 160g, has a height of 105mm and a diameter of 92mm. It is made of polycarbonate and has a silicone base. The Pixel Stand costs $79 and will ship with a 1.5mm USB-C to USB-C cable and an 18W USB PD adapter.

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The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL were officially unveiled at an event today in the US. The launch confirmed what we already knew about both phones based on the leaks and also reveal some new details.

Design

Depending on how you look at it, you can say the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have not really changed in terms of overall design but there are actually some big changes.

On the front side, both phones have bigger displays – the Pixel 3 now has an 18:9 screen but maintains a similar size to its predecessor while the XL grows its display by 0.3-inches and includes a notch. There are also stereo front-facing speakers and an extra front-facing camera on both devices.

On the rear, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL is covered entirely in glass. However, the frosted design of the part that is metal on the Pixel 2 duo fools you into thinking it isn’t glass. The switch to glass has led Google to include support for wireless charging.

Lastly, both phones get a new color called Not Pink. Honestly, that is the name and you shouldn’t be surprised since the other two colors are Just Black and Clearly White.

Specs

The Pixel 3 has a 5.5-inch 18:9 screen with a 1080 x 2160 resolution. The Pixel 3 XL, on the other hand, rocks a 6.3-inch 1440 x 2960 display with a notch. Its own aspect ratio is 18.5:9. There is support for HDR and a Boosted Mode which adds 10% more colors to sRGB. Always On also makes a comeback. The front and rear of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

There is a Snapdragon 845 chipset under the hood of both phones but the cores are clocked at 2.5GHz and not 2.7GHz or even 2.96GHz as we have seen on other phones with the same chipset. Google says this is so as to save battery power.

The Pixel 3 and its big brother also have a dedicated security chip – the Titan M, which keeps the OS and your passwords secure.

The RAM remains 4GB, a reaffirmation from Google that you don’t need more than that to run Android (Pure Android). You get to choose from either 64GB or 128GB of storage with no support for storage expansion.

Both phones now have an IP68 rating and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. There is a USB-C port for charging and there is still no audio jack. However, Google will ship each phone with a pair of Pixel Buds USB-C earphones which supports real-time translation, Google Assistant integration, and can even read out messages and compose replies. There is also a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter that consumes less power.

The Pixel 3 has a 2915mAh battery and the Pixel 3 XL has a 3450mAh battery.

Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Cameras

The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL were the best camera phones until the Huawei P20 Pro took the crown from them this year. Now the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL are here to claim the title.

There is still a single rear camera on both phones. Yes, not only is Google sticking to the same number of sensors as last year’s models but they are sticking to the tradition of providing the same camera performance on each model.

The rear camera is a 12.2MP sensor with a f/1.8 aperture and a 1.4um pixel size. Google says the Pixel Visual Core chipset that handles imaging is back but we are not sure if this is the same or an upgraded one.

The front cameras are dual 8MP sensors. One is a 97° wide-angle f/2.2 sensor and the other is a standard f/1.8 sensor. You will be able to switch cameras to take wide-angle selfies.

There are a bunch of new camera features such as Top Shot – an AI system that takes multiple pictures and selects the one where everyone is at their best (eyes open, smiling etc.). There is also Super Res Zoom which lets you zoom in on objects without losing details. Night Sight lets you take fantastic night photos without the need for flash. It will be available later as an update.

READ MORE: Google Pixel Slate with refined Chrome OS, detachable keyboard and stylus announced

Price

The Pixel 3 is priced at $799/€849 for the 64GB model and $899/€949 if you want double the storage. The Pixel 3 XL is $899/€949 for the 64GB model and $999/€1049 for the 128GB model. In some other European countries, it is a bit more expensive.

They will be sold in the US, Canada, and the UK. It will also be available on Google’s Project Fi network.

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Google is all set to launch its new lineup of Pixel smartphones at its annual hardware event in New York on 9th October — Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. At the event, along with the third-generation Pixel phones, the company will also launch the Pixel Slate, Google Home Hub, and a new Chromecast.

Now, a new report suggests that the company has set the launch date of October 22 for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones in the Indian market. While not much is known at this time, it’s has been confirmed that Google will hold a dedicated media launch event in India on 22nd October.

For the current Pixel 2 lineup, Google had partnered with online marketplace Flipkart to exclusively sell the devices online in India. There’s a possibility that the tech giant may extend the partnership for the Pixel 3 lineup as well. The phone’s pricing and availability details still remains under the wraps.

The Google Pixel 3 XL’s leaked images show that the phone will come with a large notch that will house a pair of front-facing cameras, a speaker, and proximity and ambient sensors. A recent report claims that the dual selfie camera setup present inside the notch will comprise of an 8-megapixel auto-focus primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and a secondary fixed-focus 8-megapixel lens with f/2.2 aperture.

The phone will feature a 6.2-inch QHD+ (2880 x 1440 pixels) display, which is significantly bigger than the 5.5-inch FHD+ screen of the Pixel 3 with model number G013A. Both models will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor and 4GB of RAM. The phone will come equipped with a 12-megapixel rear camera. It’ll have 64GB of internal storage and reports suggest existence of 128GB internal storage model as well.

Read More: Google Pixel Slate renders appear to reveal design, detachable keyboard and stylus

As for the software, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be running Android 9.0 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. The phones are also expected to come with support for Qi Wireless Charging. We’ll know everything related to the phone tomorrow, when Google official launches them.

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Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are scheduled to get announced tomorrow. A recent report had revealed that the search engine giant may announce a smaller Pixel smartphone alongside the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Another new device that is now expected to get unveiled tomorrow is the Google Pixel Slate.

The Google Pixel Slate is rumored to arrive as laptop-tablet hybrid which means it will be equipped with a detachable keyboard. The renders of the rumored tablet have also leaked. There is nothing significant about its design, but the support for detachable keyboard can be seen since it features a pogo-pin connector.

Like the Pixelbook from last year, the Pixel Slate seems to be equipped with 3:2 aspect ratio display. The screen of the device is surrounded by thick bezels. There is no information on the exact size of the screen and resolution of the Pixel Slate. However, it is likely to support at least Full HD resolution. It is also equipped with a front-facing camera and a rear-mounted snapper.

The renders of the Pixel Slate features dual front-facing speakers, a USB-C port and a fingerprint reader. There is no 3.5mm audio jack on the device.  The detachable keyboard features a large-sized track pad and round-shaped keys. It features a shortcut key for accessing Google Assistant. The device comes with a capacitive stylus.

• Read More: Pixel 3 teaser ad focuses on Active Edge Technology

The Google Pixel Slate sports dark blue color. There is no information available on whether it will be available in other color variants. Previous leaks have revealed that the Pixel Slate will support dual boot with Chrome OS and Windows 10. The device will be featuring 16 GB of RAM and it will be powered by Intel Core i7 processor. The new leak on the Pixel Slate has no information on its pricing.

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One of the distinguishing features between the first-gen Pixels and the second-gen Pixels is Active Edge. Active Edge Technology lets you summon Google Assistant by giving the phone a squeeze. A new video advert released in Japan for the Pixel 3 highlights the feature.

The 40-second video doesn’t show the phone itself but shows a number of people squeezing various objects from giant mascots to balloons to other people. It’s a very colorful video but like mentioned above, it doesn’t show the phone.

On the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL you can set the squeeze sensitivity. You can also have it silence the phone if a call comes in or an alarm rings. If you have no use for it, you can turn off the feature completely. We have no info on if Google will add more functions to the feature for the Pixel 3/XL.

READ MORE: Google October 2018 security patch brings fixes for 26 security bugs

Active Edge first debuted on the HTC U11 but it is called Edge Sense. However, HTC allows you to customize the action. So you can set it as a shortcut to launch an app, take a screenshot, turn on/off the flashlight, or turn on/off Wi-Fi hotspot etc.

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will launch on October 9 alongside some other Google products.

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The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will come with support for wireless charging. Google is expected to announce a wireless charger for both phones too. The wireless charger is called the PixelStand and a render leaked yesterday.

The render shows the PixelStand will come in white with an orange base. That base is most likely silicone and should provide a form of resistance to prevent it from slipping when placed on a flat surface. There is a circular cut-out at the base where the USB-C port plugs into the input port.

The way the charger is designed, the phone will have to be in a standing position when docked. This makes sense since a code found in a Google APK revealed that the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be able to work as a smart display when placed on the wireless charger.

The phone will have a different UI when in this mode with larger buttons, shortcuts for launching the music and phone apps, and a quick way to access Google Assistant. The charger is also said to support fast charging.

READ MORE: Renders of Google’s ChromeOS tablet leaks, has a fingerprint scanner

There is no info on the price of the charger and we are not sure if this is the only color it will be available in. The launch is still roughly two weeks away, so more details may surface before then.

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Google is all set to launch its next flagship smartphones — Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL on 9th October. Now, ahead of the launch of next-generation Pixel-series smartphones, the Pixel 2 XL has received a massive price cut in India.

With the new price drop, the Google Pixel 2 XL which was launched for Rs. 73,000 (approximately $1,005) in November last year, has now been reduced to just Rs. 45,499 (approximately $627), translating into a massive price drop of 40 percent. It is available for purchase online exclusively via Flipkart as well as offline retail stores across the nation.

The high-end variant, which comes with 128GB internal storage, still bears the price tag of Rs. 82,000 and has not yet received a price cut. However, we expect that this model too will soon receive a price cut, ahead of Pixel 3-series launch. We are also expecting a price cut for the Pixel 2 models soon.

To remind you of the specifications, the Pixel 2 XL features a 6-inch QHD+ P-OLED display having 2880 x 1440 pixels screen resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, paired with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB/128GB of onboard storage.

Read More: Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL rumors: New high-resolution renders shared by reputable tipster

The phone flaunts a a single rear camera with a 12.2-megapixel sensor, having f/1.8 aperture and OIS/EIS. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.4 aperture. Running on Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box, the phone is backed by a 3,520mAh battery.

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DxOMark, a popular camera benchmarking platform is known for ranking smartphone according to their camera benchmark scores. A leaked photo of Dx0Mark scores of several unannounced smartphones such as OnePlus 6T, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, and Google Pixel 3 have surfaced on Weibo.

As it can be seen on the left side of the below image, the unreleased Mate 20 Pro is leading the pack with 116 score. The next unannounced on the list is the Google Pixel 3 with a score of 107. The Mate 20 is also mentioned below with the same score.

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, Apple iPhone Xs Max, iPhone Xs, Meizu 16th Plus and the unannounced Honor V20 follows the Mate 20 in the list. The iPhone Xr and OnePlus 6T are also present on the list with respective scores of 100 and 99. The benchmarking reports of these phones are yet to appear on the website of Dx0Mark. There is a high possibility that the above leak nothing but fake.

A DxOMark score is a combination of photography and video recording scores. The the current ranking of smartphones according to their DxOMark scores is shown on the right side in the above image. The Huawei P20 Pro with its triple camera setup as at the numero uno position with 109 score. The HTC U12+ and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 are on second and third positions with respective scores of 103. As it can be seen, the newly released smartphones such as the new iPhones, Xperia XZ2 Premium, Meizu 16th Plus have not appeared on the list yet.

Since the leaked photo showing the DxOMark scores of unannounced and newly released phones appears fake, it remains to be seen how highly awaited phones like OnePlus 6T and Mate 20 Pro will rank on the list.

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On Oct. 9, Google will be announcing the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones. Today, popular tipster Roland Quandt has shared official pictures of the black and white variants of the upcoming Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones. He has also shared some key information on the specs of both smartphones.

The Google Pixel 3 XL images reveal that it will be housing a large notch that will accommodate a pair of selfie cameras, one of the front-facing speakers and proximity and ambient sensors. A recent report has claimed that the dual selfie camera setup present inside the notch will comprise of an auto-focus enabled 8-megapixel primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and a secondary fixed-focus 8-megapixel lens with f/2.2 aperture.

Quandt claims that the model number of the Google Pixel 3 XL is G013C and it features a 6.2-inch screen that supports QHD+ resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels. It is significantly bigger than the 5.5-inch screen of the Pixel that has a model number of G013A. The Pixel 3 features large bezels above and below the display. The upper bezel of the Pixel 3 also features the same 8-megapixel dual selfie camera, one of the front-mounted speakers and other sensors. The bottom bezels of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL feature the second front-facing speaker.

The upper display corners of the Google Pixel 3 XL have been rounded with a larger radius compared to the bottom. On the other side, the display corners of the Pixel 3 have the radius at the top and bottom.

• Read More: Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL rumors: New high-resolution renders shared by reputable tipster

As far as internals are concerned, the Snapdragon 845 chipset and 4 GB of RAM are tipped to power both phones. Both smartphones may feature an inbuilt storage of 64 GB. However, rumors also hint on the existence of 128 GB storage models for both handsets. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will deliver Android 9 Pie OS out-of-the-box experience.

Various smartphone manufactures are offering two or three rear cameras, but the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be coming with single rear camera. The computational photography technology will allow the Pixel 3 series to rival with dual and triple rear camera smartphones. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will come with glass rear with two-tone design and a metallic frame. There is no fresh information on the pricing of the Pixel 3 duo. Previous reports have claimed that Pixel 3 and 3 XL will be respectively priced at $649 and $749.

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The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones are launching next month. In the past few weeks, the Pixel 3 XL has appeared in multiple leaks. Not only the images and videos of the production units of the Pixel 3 XL have been revealed but also, they were reviewed and sold in the grey market. An Indian tipster has recently shared high-resolution photos of the Pixel 3 XL and now reputable leakster Evan Blass has come up with fresh renders that reveal the front design of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones.

The Pixel 3 XL is a massive phone when compared to the Pixel 3. It is speculated that the Pixel 3 XL will be featuring a 6.7-inch screen whereas the smaller Pixel 3 will be arriving with a 5.4-inch display. The Pixel 3 is expected to support an aspect ratio of 18:9 and the notched screen of the Pixel 3 XL may support 19:9 aspect ratio.

The Pixel 3 XL has the infamous notch which includes one of the front-facing speaker and dual selfie cameras. The bottom bezel of the phone is fitted with another frontal speaker. On the other side, the Pixel 3 features thick-sized upper and lower bezels. It also features dual front-facing speakers. The top bezel is the home for its dual selfie cameras. It is speculated that the dual selfie camera setup of the Pixel 3 and 3 XL will include an auto-focus enabled 8-megapixel primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and a secondary fixed-focus 8-megapixel lens with f/2.2 aperture.

Since you guys keep asking… pic.twitter.com/DpRqzsyRem

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The Snapdragon 845 chipset accompanied by 4 GB of RAM will be present under the hood of Pixel 3 duo. Both phones are expected to arrive with a native storage of 64 GB. The glass rear on both smartphones will allow them to support Qi wireless charging.

• Read More: Renders of Google’s ChromeOS tablet leaks, has a fingerprint scanner

The Oct. 9 Google event in New York will see the arrival of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones. The search engine giant is also rumored to debut Pixelbook 2, Pixel Buds and Google Home Hub.

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The Google Pixel 3 is now listed on the JD.com, a retailer site from China. The handset has appeared with a price tag of 4,999 Yuan (~$729). It is not the actual pricing of the Pixel 3 as the handset is yet to go official. The listing also contains some renders of the smartphone.

The renders showcase the design of both Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones. However, these photos are just modified version of the renders that were created by popular tipster @OnLeaks. It is not surprising to see an unannounced phone on a retailer site. However, what’s interesting about the Pixel 3 listing on JD is that Google has never released its Pixel phones in China. Since Google is blocked in China, neither the Nexus phones nor the Pixel series were made available in the country. The JD listing of Pixel 3 suggests that the search engine could be planning to enter China again. However, there is no official confirmation on it yet.

The Google Pixel 3 JD listing had carried the pricing of the smartphone. However, the listing has been updated as it only contains the renders of the phone at present. Rumors surrounding the Pixel 3 have revealed that the handset will be arriving with a 5.4-inch display that will support Full HD+ resolution and 18:9. The Snapdragon 845 SoC is expected to power the phone along with 4 GB of RAM. It is expected to come loaded with Android 9 Pie.

The back panel of the Google Pixel 3 is rumored to feature a single camera of 12-megapixel. The front panel of the phone is tipped to be equipped with 8-megapixel dual selfie snappers. The exact size of the battery of the Pixel 3 is not known yet. The handset is rumored to hit the market in 64 GB and 128 GB storage models.

• Read More: Renders of Google’s ChromeOS tablet leaks, has a fingerprint scanner

Google has recently confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Oct. 9 in New York City to announce the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones. It is speculated that the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones may respectively cost $649 and $749.

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Google is just few days away from launching the third generation of Pixel series. The Pixel 3 series has created a record of leaking the most in tech history even before the launch. Already, Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL has leaked in three different colors such as Black, White and Mint. Today, a fourth Pixel 3 color variant has been spotted in the source code of the Google Japan’s Pixel launching teaser page.

After taking so many rounds on the internet, it is revealed that Google Pixel 3 is coming in the Pinkish Beige color. Few days ago, company posted a teaser on the website and digging deeper the same page, it is reflected that Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will feature a fourth color option. Twitter user @CasVanDinter revealed the code that suggested the Google Pixel 3 pink color.

Apart from this, if you see the image with a little more focus,there are some additional colors like Blue, Green, Pink and Black. Google has confirmed that they will be hosting an event for the launch of new Pixel 3 series on October 9th in New York.

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Google Pixel 3 Specs

Additionally, Pixel 3 will carry a 18:9 display with the 5.4 inch size having full HD+ resolution. It will come packed with Snapdragon 845 on board with 4 GB RAM. There would be no notch on the Pixel 3 device, but will carry the latest Android 9.0 Pie on the board.

The Pixel XL 3 will feature a 6.71 inch rectangular notch display with the resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels. It will carry 6GB of RAM with 64/128 GB of internal storage. It will also come packed with Android 9.0 Pie on board.

• Read More: Google Pixel 3 XL Black variant unofficially poses for the camera

All above details are rumored, but still we believe these are the specs which will come with the new Pixel 3 series devices. Well, there’s a speculation that it might carry a wireless charging option with two front facing cameras as leaked by GizmoChina few days ago.

It is reported that Google is building a cheaper version of the Pixel device and is due for the launch this year. So, let’s wait and watch what happens on October 9.

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Ahead of the October 9 launch event for the Pixel 3 and 3 XL, Google has started releasing teasers of the expected launch. The Pixel 3 and its bigger sibling has been the subject of several leaks. So, you shouldn’t be surprised that Google’s first teaser isn’t very rich in content. Not that we expect the company to release so many details, anyway. 

The Pixel 3 teaser should rank as one of the simplest we have set our eyes on in a long while. It is just a big number “3” alongside a “Get the scoop” sign-up button to get updates of what Google has got in store. If you’ve already signed up for updates from the Google Store like we did last year, you won’t have to sign up again. You’ll only see the message: “Looks like you’ve already enrolled for updates from the Google Store. Be on the lookout for some news from us on Oct. 9“.

Read Also: HD Unboxing Video of Google Pixel 3 XL posted online

The Pixel 3 XL is expected to pack a 6.2-inch display with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and 494ppi while the Pixel 3 will have a 5.5-inch display. Both models will be powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. At the rear, the models are said to still have a single 12MP sensor while selfies will be taken care of by an 8MP shooter. The Pixel 3 XL will also get its juice from a 3,430mAh battery while the Pixel 3 will have a battery capacity of around 3,000mAh. Apart from the Pixel 3 models, Google is expected to also unveil several products. We’ll have to wait until the launch to get the full details of what Google has in store for us.

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Ever since Google launched the Pixel line, it has always released two smartphones. This year will be no different. There will be the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL. However, the former has sort of been in hiding until today.

A redditor has posted hands-on images of the smaller 3rd generation Pixel and we think this may be the preferred model when Google officially announces the two phones.

The first thing you notice about the Pixel 3 is the display. Gone are the extra thick bezels of the Pixel 2. It now rocks an 18:9 display which thankfully doesn’t have a notch like that of the Pixel 3 XL. Although the bezels are not the smallest we have seen on phones with notch-less 18:9 displays.

The display is said to be 5.5-inches with a 2160 x 1080 resolution. The Pixel 3 also has stereo front-facing cameras just like its predecessor and will come with dual front-facing cameras (both are 8MP).

The back of the phone is different too. It still has a dual-tone finish but the whole length of the back is covered in glass – glossy glass at the top (camera area) and frosted glass at the bottom. There is a single camera on the rear just like that of the Pixel 3 XL and a fingerprint scanner too. Another image shows that the power button and volume rocker are on the right-hand side.

The Pixel 3 will come with a Snapdragon 845 processor with 4GB of RAM. It will also have a 2915mAh battery as shown in one of the images. Since the Pixel 3 has a full-glass back we believe it will also support wireless charging.

READ MORE: Google is working on a health and fitness assistant called Google Coach

The Pixel 3 looks good and might be favorite of the two since it doesn’t have a notch. The large notch on the Pixel 3 XL has received widespread criticism ever since images and unboxing videos leaked online.

It is expected that Google will announce the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL in October.

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Google had introduced the original Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones on Oct. 4 in 2016. The successor Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones were unveiled on the same date in 2017. Hence, the rumor mill has been speculating that the search engine giant will be debuting the upcoming Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones on Oct. 4 this year. However, a new report on Bloomberg has revealed that the company will announce the Pixel 3 duo on Oct. 9.

According to a Bloomberg report, people who are familiar with Alphabet Inc.’s have revealed that Google will be launching the new Pixel phones on Oct. 9 through an unveil event in New York City. However, Google is yet to confirm on the launch date. The slight delay from the expected Oct. 4 launch date sounds a bit strange since numerous leaks have revealed almost leaked everything about the Pixel 3 XL smartphone.

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL launch event will be used to announce other Pixel products such as a new Pixelbook and a Pixel Watch. The Pixel 3 duo will be the first phones to come preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS.

Read More: Google Pixel 3 XL camera samples reveal photography prowess of its single rear camera

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones respectively feature 5.4-inch and 6.7-inch OLED screens. The 5.4-inch Pixel 3 is expected to feature an 18:9 display whereas the 6.4-inch Pixel 3 XL will be coming with a notched screen. The Snapdragon 845 SoC and 4 GB of RAM are expected to power both the smartphones.

Like the predecessor Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, their successor editions are expected to carry support for Active Edge feature. The Pixel 3 XL is rumored to feature a 3,430mAh battery whereas the Pixel 3 could be packed with a battery of around 3,000mAh capacity. Both the phones are pegged to feature single rear camera of 12-megapixel and dual 8-megapixel front-facing snappers. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones are pegged to hit the market with respective pricing of $649 and $749.

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Even though the actual launch of Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL is very likely to be set in early October, the scores of Pixel 3 XL leaks that have surfaced in the recent days suggest that the launch of the phone could not be far away. Since the past year, various smartphone makers have been launching mid-range and high-end phones with dual rear cameras. The Huawei P20 Pro phone that was unveiled is the first phone to feature triple rear cameras. The leaked photos of the Pixel 3 XL have revealed that it features a single rear camera. Freshly leaked camera samples of the smartphone that have surfaced today reveals the impressive photography performance of its single rear camera.

Even though Google Pixel 2 was equipped with single rear camera, it managed to attain impressive benchmarking scores on DxOMark. Rumors have it that the Pixel 3 XL is fitted with a 12-megapixel rear snapper. The camera samples that are shared in this post have been released by a tech blogger from Moscow through its Instagram account.

What do you think about the camera samples of the Pixel 3 XL? Some of the photos shown that have been shot in dim light conditions are quite crisp and rich in details. It appears that the portrait shots shown here could be captured using the dual front-facing cameras of the Pixel 3 XL. Rumors have it that the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be equipped with a pair of 8-megapixel front-facing cameras.

Read More: Google Pixel 3 XL massive leak: Design revealed from all angles in hands-on photos along with specifications

As far as specs are concerned, the Pixel 3 is expected to arrive with an 18:9 aspect ratio supporting screen of 5.3 inches. It is also expected to feature the same 12-megapixel rear camera that will be available on the Pixel 3 XL. The Snapdragon 845 SoC with 4 GB of RAM will be powering the smartphone. The Pixel 3 XL is rumored to house a 3,430mAh battery. Both the phones are expected to carry support for wireless charging. The Pixel 3 duo will be the first phones to arrive preinstalled with Android 9.0 Pie OS.

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The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are expected to go official in early October, but multiple leaks have revealed plenty of information on the Pixel 3 XL. Rozetked, a Russian website and tech pundit Wylsacom have shared new photos of the Pixel 3 XL to reveal its design from all angles. Also, the specifications of the smartphone have also leaked through the AIDA utility app.

Hate the notch? Various smartphone manufacturers have tried to offer customers with notched phones with slight variation in the design of the notch. Smartphones like Essential Phone, OPPO F9 and OPPO R17 have smaller notch whereas some phones like Xiaomi Poco F1 and Mi 8 have large-sized as they are equipped with IR components for infrared face unlock. The hands-on photos of the Pixel 3 XL shown below reveals that it is fitted with a fat notched screen.

The size of the notch is big because it is packed with dual front-facing cameras and a speaker apart from other sensors. Well, compared to other notched phones, the big notch of the Pixel 3 XL makes it appear less attractive. Also, the bottom bezel that houses the second speaker is quite thick. The handset sports a black front and dual-tone white rear.

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The upper glossy glass portion of the back panel has an LED enabled single camera. The remaining part of the back panel with frosty appeal features a fingerprint scanner and a G logo at the bottom. As it can be seen in the short video clip, the glass rear of the Pixel 3 XL will allow it to carry support for wireless charging.

The above image reveals that the retail box of the Pixel 3 XL will include component such as handset, USB-C cable, two USB adapters, wall plug and wired earphones instead of the wireless Pixel Buds that Google had offered with 2017 Pixel phones. Following are some other shots of the Pixel 3 XL.

Read More: Google Pixel 3 XL design leaked in fresh photos

The AIDA utility app has revealed some of the key specifications of the Google Pixel 3 XL. The handset measures 154 x 73mm houses a 6.71-inch that supports QHD+ resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels. It means the screen will offer an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The Pixel 3 XL is fueled by Snapdragon 845 SoC and it is packed with a 3,430mAh battery. Other reports have revealed that it features 4 GB of RAM and a 12-megapixel rear camera. There is no infomati

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Multiple leaked shots have revealed the appearance of the Google Pixel 3 XL smartphone. A fresh photo of the smartphone has surfaced today. The image shows a person using the alleged Pixel 3 XL traveling on a streetcar in Toronto.

The image of the phone contains several features that hint that it could be the real Pixel 3 XL smartphone. The handset is placed inside a thicker case in a bid to prevent others from identifying it.

The smartphone features a notched display and two front-facing speakers. The pill-shaped home button suggests that the handset is running on Android 9 Pie OS. The Pixel 3 XL is also expected to arrive with these features. Also, the handset appears to be very similar to the Pixel 3 XL that had appeared in a recent hands-on photos and following unboxing video.

Rumors have it that the Pixel 3 XL will be arriving with a 6.7-inch OLED screen. The newly spotted handset also seems to feature a large-sized screen. Now that the alleged Pixel 3 XL has been spotted in real skin, it appears that Google could be testing the handset to see it performs as a daily driver.

Rumors have it that the Pixel 3 XL will be featuring Snapdragon 845 SoC. The chipset will be accompanied by 4 GB of RAM. Along with Pixel 3, the Pixel 3 XL will be the first smartphones to come pre-installed with Android 9 Pie.

The massive display of the Pixel 3 XL is expected to carry support for Quad HD resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels. It is rumored to arrive with a single rear camera of 12-megapixel. The notch of the phone is likely to feature 8-megapixel selfie shooter. It is expected to come with an internal storage of 64 GB. Also, the Pixel 3 XL will be receiving power from 3,430mAh battery. As of this writing, there is no information on the pricing of the phone.

Do you think that Google Pixel 3 XL will be a promising smartphone? Share us your views by adding your comments below.

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Google is expected to debut Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones at the beginning of October. The design of these phones is no secret as recent reports have claimed that the Pixel 3 will be sporting an 18:9 display whereas the Pixel 3 XL would be arriving with a notched screen. Today, the Pixel 3 XL has surfaced on Master Lu, a benchmarking platform from China to reveal some of its key specifications.

On Master Lu, the Google Pixel 3 XL has recorded an impressive score of 212,778. The Master Lu listing has revealed that the smartphone features Snapdragon 845 SoC and 4 GB of RAM. Even the Geekbench listing of the Pixel 3 XL smartphone had revealed that it is equipped with the same amount of RAM.

Some of the flagship phones that have launched in the recent past such as OnePlus 6 include 8 GB of RAM. Also, most of other flagship phones have 6 GB of RAM. Hence, Pixel 3 XL with 4 GB appears weaker than the flagship smartphones from rivaling brands. Probably, there could be a higher variant of Pixel with 6 GB of RAM.

The Master Lu listing of the Pixel 3 XL has further revealed that it supports a screen resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels. It means the phone will offer an aspect ratio of 18.5:9 like the notch-less displays found on Samsung Galaxy phones. However, renders of the Pixel 3 XL that have surfaced in the recent past have revealed that it will be equipped with a notched screen. Hence, it appears that the display resolution mentioned on Master Lu suggests that it may not have taken its notch into consideration.

Master Lu has not revealed other information such as battery capacity and storage size of Pixel 3 XL. Recent reports including the case renders of the smartphone have revealed that it will be featuring a single rear camera. The Pixel 2 XL that featured a single camera was able to score 98 points on Dx0Mark. The Pixel 3 XL is expected to deliver stellar photography experience, but it won’t be featuring dual rear cameras like its rivals.

Read More: Android 9.0 Pie is official, already available on the Essential PH-1

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are expected to support two-tone design like their predecessor models. It is speculated that the presence of the glass portion on Pixel 3 XL duo will allow them to support wireless charging. Also, the smartphone will deliver an improved Active Edge experience. Both the smartphones are expected to feature dual front-facing cameras and dual speakers.

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As we all know, tech giant Google is currently working on its flagship smartphones — Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. While we know a lot about the phones thanks to several leaks surrounding the devices, the launch date of the devices were not known.

Now, thanks to a slip-up from the Google Canada team, we now know that the company is planning to launch the Pixel 3 on October 4. However, this seems to be the date of unveiling the phone and not the actual date when the device starts shipping.

Google posted an ad on its Famebit site that implies the phone is going to be formally revealed on or by October 4th. The posted ad was reportedly created by Google itself to promote the Pixel 3 in Canada, with a description that notes, “The Pixel 3 Phone is launching October 4th, 2018.”

The October 4 launch date for the Pixel 3-series phones seems genuine given that Google has launched the first-generation and second-generation Pixel-series phones on October 4th at its typical “Made by Google” event.

A recent Geekbench listing of the Pixel 3 XL revealed its key specifications, indicating that the phone will run Android 9.0 P operating system along with 4GB RAM. While the processor is not mentioned, it’s likely to be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. There could also be a 6GB RAM variant of the phone.

Recent reports have revealed that the Pixel 3 will be arriving with an 18:9 aspect ratio and its larger sibling will be equipped with a notched display that will deliver a 19:9 aspect ratio. Both the phones are expected to arrive with dual front-facing cameras and a single rear camera sensor.

Read More: Latest rumor suggests that Google will launch the upcoming Android P on August 20

Further, both the devices are speculated to come with support for wireless charging as well as Active Edge feature that allows users to launch Google Assistant and also silence calls by squeezing the sides of the phone.

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Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are expected to debut at the start of October this year. The recent leaks surrounding the Pixel 3 duo have revealed their design, but none of the reports have carried their specifications. A Geekbench listing of the Pixel 3 XL has surfaced today to reveal some of its vital specs.

According to the Geekbench listing of the Google Pixel 3 XL, it is running on Android 9.0 P and it includes 4 GB of RAM. The name of the chipset that powers it is not mentioned. It is very likely to feature Snapdragon 845 SoC. The crosshatch codename of the Pixel 3 XL is also mentioned on the Geekbench listing.

In the single-core and multi-core tests, the Pixel 3 XL has respectively scored 2426 and 8355 points. The scores are not that impressive which suggests the handset that has appeared on the benchmarking platform could be a prototype model. The handset includes 4 GB of RAM which is not bad for a flagship phone. However, most flagship phones that have launched this year include 6 GB of RAM. Moreover, even mid-range phones such as ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro come in 6 GB RAM versions.

Hence, there is a possibility that Pixel 3 XL may also feature 6 GB RAM variant. Also, the final version of smartphone may deliver better performance than the alleged prototype that has surfaced on Geekbench.

Read More: Google Pixel 3 XL live shots reveal front, rear design

Recent reports have revealed that the Pixel 3 will be arriving with an 18:9 aspect ratio and its larger sibling will be equipped with a notched display that will deliver a 19:9 aspect ratio. The Pixel 3 and 3 XL are expected to arrive with dual front-facing cameras and single rear shooter. These handsets are also expected to carry support for wireless charging.

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In the previous month, Huawei had launched the Nova 3 powered with Kirin 970 flagship SoC. Its sub-brand Honor had recently announced Honor 10 GT and Honor Note 10 smartphones with Kirin 970 SoC onboard. Various smartphone OEMs are expected to debut new flagship phones in the second half of the year. An industry insider from China with well-known track record on leaked information on forthcoming phones has shared the list of flagship smartphones that are slated to debut this year.

August

The Meizu 16 series that includes Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus smartphones are expected to go official on Aug. 8. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is slated to go official on Aug. 9. The Smartisan Pro 3 and OPPO R17 are rumored to go official later in this month. The 360 N7 Pro is likely to get announced later in August or September.

September

The LG V40 ThinQ is expected to get unleashed in September. A recent report has revealed that after its unveiling in September, the company release it in the market in early October.

The 2018 iPhones will be also arriving in September. Recent reports have suggested that the two upcoming OLED iPhones may debut as iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus. The company is also expected to announce LCD iPhone in September. However, a recent report has claimed that since the Cupertino company has encountered production issues with the LCD iPhone, it may hit the market by October or early November.

Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Mi MIX 2 on Sept. 11 and on the very next Apple had announced the iPhone X as its first OLED iPhone. Hence, the Mi MIX 3 is pegged to arrive in September this year. However, the leakster has claimed that there is a possibility that the smartphone may get announced in October. A recent report has revealed that it may arrive with improved design.

October

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones are speculated to go official either in September or October. Since the predecessor Google Pixel phones were unveiled in October, it is likely that this year also the company may follow the same launch pattern. The Nubia Z19 and Huawei Mate 20 series that includes Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are poised to get unveiled by mid-October.

November

By mid-November, OnePlus may announce the OnePlus 6T smartphone. Honor may rival it by launching the Honor V11 smartphone around the same time.

December

360 Mobiles may announce the 360 N8 flagship by mid-December. Honor may introduce the Honor Magic 2 as the successor for Honor Magic that was announced in December 2016. Vivo X22 or Xplay7 is also likely to debut by the end of this year. Could this be the first ever 10 GB RAM phone that is rumored to go official this year?

The leakster has further claimed Apple 12 that powers the forthcoming 2018 iPhones is a 7nm SoC. The 7nm Kirin 980 SoC is expected to fuel Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Honor V11 and Honor Magic 2 smartphones. Rest of the phones are speculated to feature the 10nm Snapdragon 845 SoC. However, it seems unlikely that the OPPO R17 and Vivo X22 will arrive with SD845 SoC.

Some of the other flagship phones that are not mentioned in the above list include  Nokia 9 or Nokia A1 Plus, Razer Phone 2, Sony Xperia XZ3, Xperia XZ3 Compact and XZ3 Premium. The Moto Z3 is expected to official tomorrow.

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Google is expected to announce the new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones in October. In the previous, 360-degree renders of the Pixel 3 XL. Some fresh photos of the prototype of the same smartphone have surfaced to show its front and rear design.

As it can be seen in the images below, the front side of the Pixel 3 XL is black whereas it features a white colored rear shell. The front panel seems to be mainly dominated by a tall aspect ratio display that features a notch which seems to be housing dual selfie cameras. An earpiece that doubles up as a frontal speaker is also present inside the notch. Another speaker is present on the bottom bezel of the Pixel 3 XL.

The rear side of the phone continues to feature dual-tone construction like the predecessor model. The upper glass portion with frosted appeal features an LED flash enabled camera and a fingerprint reader. The remaining part of the rear shell is made out of glossy glass, unlike the predecessor model that featured metallic plate. The rear view of the Pixel 3 XL in these images is another confirmation that it won’t be featuring dual camera setup like other rivaling flagship phones.

One of the live shots of the Google Pixel 3 XL shows that it is equipped with 64 GB of internal storage and 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Reports have also claimed that the handset will be available in a higher version that features 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The Snapdragon 845 SoC is expected to power the smartphone. It will arrive with Android 9.0 P preinstalled. The exact size of the battery of the smartphone is not known. Rumors have it that the handset will carry support for wireless charging.

Read More: Exclusive: Google Pixel 3 XL casing gives us another peek at the design

The rumor mill is yet to reveal real images of the smaller Google Pixel 3. Reports surrounding it have revealed that it won’t be featuring a notched screen. However, it is expected to arrive with an 18:9 aspect ratio display like the Pixel 2 XL.

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