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Plus the base model Pixel 9 might be a "mini-Pro" model, with all the same features. If Google sticks to the usual cadence of device releases, the Google Pixel 9 will come out in around nine months. That's a long way away, but still not so far away that it can't be leaked: the ever-reliable Steve Hemmerstoffer, aka OnLeaks, has a set of Pixel 9 Pro renders up over at MySmartPrice. Usually, these renders are based on the CAD files that accessory designers need before they can begin making products, so while all the major components should be correct down to the millimeter, the materials, colours, and some small details may be speculative. There are a lot of differences in these renders. First, the renders show a flat metal band around the sides, making it look a lot like an iPhone. Samsung also adopted this design for the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus, so everyone seems to want to look just like their biggest rival. This allows the front and back of the phone to be completely flat slabs of glass, instead of the rounded glass back of the Pixel 8. The screen is also completely flat again. Check out the new camera bar design. OnLeaks and MySmartPrice The other major visible difference is the camera bar, which used to stretch from side to side across the back of the phone, but now is a floating bar that isn't connected to the sides. That makes the camera bar closer to the Pixel Fold design. The Pixel Fold camera bar was a rounded rectangle, but this is a full-on pill shape, which, in these renders, follows the shape of the camera glass cover. Besides the camera lenses, the bar has an LED flash and a second mystery sensor circle. On the Pixel 8, the circle under the LED is a temperature sensor. I feel like the temperature sensor has been either panned or forgotten about, so it wouldn't surprise me to see it cut, but the realities of the smartphone development cycle might make it too early for that. The report at MySmartPrice lists a "6.5-inch" display, but I don't think that's accurate. The listed dimensions, 162.7×76.6×8.5 mm, are basically identical to the current phone, 162.6×76.5×8.8 mm, so the screen can't be smaller without a major bezel size increase that isn't in the render. The report likely measures between the rounded corners of the display and gets "6.5 inches," while the industry standard is to create imaginary square corners and measure between those. That measuring style would give you the usual 6.8 inches. The base-model Pixel 9, with three cameras?! OnLeaks and 91 mobiles OnLeaks also has a set of renders for the base-model Pixel 9, which is over at 91mobiles. As usual, this is mostly the same as the Pro design in a smaller size with a few expensive items cut. Usually, the cameras get cut down on these cheaper models, either in amount, quality, or both. We don't know about the individual camera components, but this render surprisingly shows three rear cameras, just like the big Pro model. The Pixel 8 base model only has two rear cameras. There's also a mystery sensor below the LED flash, while the Pixel 8 has no extra sensor. The phone is bigger, too, clocking in at 152.8×71.9×8.5mm, while the Pixel 8 is 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm. If we can speculate for a minute, a beefier base-model Pixel 9 would make more sense in Google's device lineup. The mid-range A-series Pixel line was majorly leveled up with the 2023 release of the Pixel 7a, and we wrote that it made the base-model Pixel 8 feel obsolete. Both phones have flagship Google Tensor G2 chips, 90 Hz displays, and similar-sized batteries, but the 7a was $100 cheaper, basically killing any market for the base model Pixel 8. If Google is going to make the A series that good, it would be better to have the Pixel 9 be a "mini-Pro" model, if that makes sense: all the same features and specs as the Pixel 9 Pro, but in a smaller body. Google has to do something to separate the base model from the A series, and the better camera array suggests Google is going down this path. This is how the iPhone works, after all. It feels incredibly early to already be talking about the Pixel 9, but this is the second time rumors of the phone have hit our desk. The first report was of a "Pixie" AI assistant Google is working on, which will supposedly be exclusive to the Pixel line. Source

A 6.8-inch "Pixel 9 Pro XL," 6.1-inch "Pixel 9 Pro," and a "Pixel 9" at 6.0 inches. When renders of the Pixel 9 came out in January from OnLeaks, we got our first hints that a big change in Google's lineup was afoot. Usually, the company does a big "Pro" phone with three cameras and all the premium features and then a smaller Pixel that gets cut down somewhat, usually with only two cameras. Those January renders showed a big and small phone both with three cameras, indicating the base model Pixel 9 was getting updated to be a "mini-Pro" model—a smaller phone, but still with all the trimmings. The small Pro model still seems to be in the works, but apparently, that's not the base model. The new render from OnLeaks and 91Mobiles shows a third Pixel 9. This one is the usual cut-down small model with only two cameras. Apparently, the lineup would now be a 6.8-inch "Pixel 9 Pro XL," a "Pixel 9 Pro" at 6.1 inches, and a "Pixel 9" at 6.0 inches. The base model's design looks just like the other Pixel 9 leaks. The camera bar takes on a new rounded pill shape. The sides switch to a flat metal band, like an iPhone 4/15. The corners of the display and phone body are much more rounded. Keep in mind that Google also has the Pixel "a" series, with the latest model currently being the Pixel 7a. The company also still sells the previous Pixel "a" model, the Pixel 6a, at a reduced $349 price, so that's five phones in the lineup. The Pixel Fold makes six. When we saw that leak in January, it made sense to us to kill off the base model Pixel 9 because Google has struggled to separate the top-end "a" series phone and the bottom-end Premium phone. Today, the Pixel 7a and Pixel 8 have similar screens, storage, and RAM, and you'd be hard-pressed to see a real-world difference in cameras or the CPU. There's a $200 price difference between them that isn't really justified. When the Pixel 8a comes out, it will cost less than the Pixel 8 and should completely cannibalize base-model Pixel 8 sales. Maybe Google is just happy with twice-yearly updates for the middle model. All of these leaks are super early. Next up in Google's lineup is the Pixel 8a launch, which will most likely happen in May. The Pixel 9 launch is probably around October. Source

It seems like Google is following its tradition of not keeping anything under wraps this year as well because, thanks to all the leaks and rumors, we know almost everything about the upcoming Pixel 9 series. Now, ahead of their official debut, all models of the Pixel 9 series, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, have popped up at Taiwan's NCC certification, which is equivalent to FCC (via Android Authority). The NCC regulatory authority revealed multiple images of the Pixel 9 series and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The images give us our first real-world look at the devices and also give us a peek into their battery sizes, charging speeds, cameras, and even internals. The four Pixel 9 series models were spotted at the NCC: the Pixel 9 with GUR25, the Pixel 9 Pro with GEC77, the Pixel 9 Pro XL with GZC4K, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold with GGH2X model numbers. Here are all the details about each one of the Pixel devices, one by one: Pixel 9 Model number: GUR25 Battery capacity: 4,558mAh Charging speed: 24.12W Gallery: Google Pixel 9 NCC Pixel 9 Pro Model number: GEC77 Battery capacity: 4,558mAh Charging speed: 25.20W Gallery: Google Pixel 9 Pro NCC Pixel 9 Pro XL Model number: GZC4K Battery capacity: 4,942mAh Charging speed: 32.67W Gallery: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL NCC Pixel 9 Pro Fold Model number: GGH2X Battery capacity: 4,560mAh Charging speed: 20.25W Gallery: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold NCC The new camera module on the back of the Pixel 9 series phones corroborates a previous design leak. Moreover, the new camera module on the back of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is also evident. Interestingly, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with a corner hole-punch camera in the inside display, reminiscent of the Pixel 4a. Google will debut the Pixel 9 series at the Pixel Hardware event on August 13. The Pixel 9 series is expected to pack an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and also be equipped with Samsung's M14 OLED displays, which are better than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra. Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every single day for many years. 2023: Over 5,800 news posts | 2024 (till end of June): 2,839 news posts

Google is all set to debut the Pixel 9 series at the Pixel Hardware event scheduled for August 13. The Pixel 9 series, which includes the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, has leaked multiple times. Recently, their FCC and Canada's REL certifications confirmed their monikers. The Pixel 9 has been spotted a couple of times in pink color, showcasing the phone's design from every angle and corroborating a previous design leak. Recently, the European pricing, along with all the different color options of the Pixel 9 series, was leaked. Now, some inside scoop about the cameras on the Pixel 9 series has popped up on the internet, thanks to Android Authority. According to the report, Google will retain the main camera of the Pixel 8 series on the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. Notably, the upcoming Pixel 9 series is rumored to retain the 50MP Samsung GNK lens with ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82° FOV, and 1.2 μm pixel width. However, the ultrawide, telephoto, and selfie cameras on the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL are purported to feature the new 50MP Sony IMX858 camera. This would result in better photos, especially better selfies, as big sensors are generally used for rear cameras. Since the Pixel 9 doesn't feature a telephoto camera, it will be using the 50MP Sony IMX858 camera for its ultrawide camera. Moreover, Google is expected to use the same selfie sensor, i.e., the Samsung 3J1 lens, as last year, but with autofocus. One more interesting change this year could be expected from the Pixel Camera app. As per the report, the Pixel Camera app supports 8K video recording at 30fps. However, it isn't clear if the Pixel 9 series will support this feature or whether it will be available at launch or not. Image source: PixoPhone on YouTube Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every single day for many years. 2023: Over 5,800 news posts | 2024 (till end of June): 2,839 news posts

At the Pixel Hardware event on August 13, Google is all set to launch the Pixel 9 series. The Pixel 9 series, including the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, have been leaked multiple times, giving us a good look at what to expect from this year's Pixel phones. The pink Pixel 9 was leaked a couple of times, showcasing the design of the phone, which corroborates a previous design leak. Recently, the European pricing of the Google Pixel 9 series, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, has been leaked along with rumored color options. Now, the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold have been spotted on multiple certification websites. Notably, as per MySmartPrice, all the Pixel 9 series devices, i.e., Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, were spotted on the FCC and Canada's REL certification websites. According to the REL certification, the Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro were spotted with Hardware Version Identification Numbers (HVIN) GUR25 and GEC77. On the other hand, the Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold were spotted with the GZC4K and GGH2X Hardware Version Identification Numbers (HVIN). Gallery: Google Pixel 9 series REL certification Moreover, the Google Pixel 9 (GUR25), Pixel 9 Pro XL (GZC4K), Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X), and Pixel 9 Pro (GEC77) were spotted on the FCC certification website. The certification also revealed that the Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold would support 2.4GHz, 5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, UWB, 5G, and thread radio connectivity. The thread connectivity allows smartphones to control smart home devices. Gallery: Google Pixel 9 series FCC certification Besides, the FCC certification of the Google Pixel 9 (GUR25) reveals that the phone measures 152.8 x 72 mm in length and width. It is also claimed that the Pixel 9 will support dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity, 5G, UWB, and NFC connectivity options. One of the interesting things revealed by the FCC and REL certifications is that this year's Pixel 9 series, is expected to consist of four devices: the Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro, the Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It is also rumored that the Google Pixel 9 series will come with Samsung's M14 OLED display, which is even better than Samsung's own Galaxy S24 Ultra. Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every single day for many years. 2023: Over 5,800 news posts | 2024 (till end of June): 2,839 news posts

Google is all set to launch the entire Pixel 9 series, which includes the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL at the Pixel Hardware event scheduled for August 13. The Pixel 9 smartphone has been leaked a couple of times in pink color, giving us a good look at what to expect from the upcoming Pixel smartphone. The leaked hands-on video corroborates a previous design leak, showcasing the new camera module, that isn't attached to the body of the phone like Pixel's predecessors. Now, a fresh leak has popped up, courtesy of French online publication Dealabs, which gives us a peek into the alleged European pricing of the Pixel 9 series and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Not only the price, but the report has also leaked the different color options that the Pixel 9 series is speculated to offer. According to the leak, the Google Pixel 9 will allegedly be available in two storage variants, 128GB and 256GB, priced at €899 (roughly $981) and €999 (approximately $1,091), respectively. The vanilla Pixel 9 smartphone is speculated to be available in Obsidian (Volcanic Black), Porcelain (Porcelain), Cosmo, and Mojito color options. There are also rumors that the Pixel 9 Pro will be available in Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel (Sage Green), and Pink color schemes. The leak suggests that the 128GB variant could cost €1,099 (approximately $1,200), while the 256GB variant could cost €1,199 (roughly $1,309). The 512GB variant of the Pixel 9 Pro is expected to cost €1,329 (roughly $1,451) and is rumored to be available only in Obsidian and Hazel color schemes. The base model of the Pixel 9 Pro XL is rumored to cost €1,199 (roughly $1,309), and the 256GB variant could come with a price tag of €1,299 (roughly $1,218). The phone is speculated to launch in Pink, Obsidian, Porcelain, and Haze. The 512GB variant could rock a price tag of €1,429 (approximately $1,560) and is expected to be available in Obsidian, Porcelain, and Hazel. Google is rumored to launch the Pixel 9 Pro XL in a 1TB variant as well, with a price tag of €1,689 (roughly $1,844). Google is expected to also launch the next Pixel foldable phone, purportedly called the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The phone is rumored to be launched in 256GB and 512GB storage variants, costing €1,899 (roughly $2,063) and $2,029 (approximately $2,215), respectively. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is rumored to be launched in Obsidian and Porcelain color options. These are leaked European prices, and even if they turn out to be true, the US pricing will be different once the devices go official. Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every single day for many years. 2023: Over 5,800 news posts | 2024 (till end of June): 2,839 news posts

Google isn't the best when it comes to keeping its products under wraps before their official launch. Recently, we had our first look at the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, thanks to the leaked images showcasing the devices from all sides. The devices were also compared with the current generation of iPhone 15 devices. Notably, the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro are of the same size as the iPhone 15 Pro, whereas the Pixel 9 Pro XL is close to the size of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The leaked images of the Pixel 9 series also gave us a look at the new camera module that Google has embedded in the new lineup. Now, images of the benchmark test results have been shared on X by Rozetked, giving us a peek at the Tensor G4 chipset along with its 1+3+4 core configuration. As per the benchmark images, the Tensor G4 consists of an 8-core configuration, which includes one Cortex-X4 at 3.1GHz, three Cortex-A720 at 2.6GHz, and four Cortex-A520 at 1.95GHz. The Tensor G3 chipset had a 9-core setup, compared to the 8-core setup on the Tensor G4, meaning the latest processor has one less core. However, the Tensor G4 chipset inside the Pixel 9 series is capable of operating at higher frequencies compared to the previous generation Tensor G3 SoC. Image by Rozetked The leaked benchmark images show the AnTuTu scores of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. The scores range from 1.07 million to 1.17 million, with the Pixel 9 Pro XL scoring the highest. Here is the complete test result of the Pixel 9 series on AnTuTu: Pixel 9 (Tokay) – 1.07 million points Pixel 9 Pro (Caiman) – 1.14 million points Pixel 9 Pro XL (Komodo) – 1.17 million points The Pixel 8 vanilla model, in comparison, scores around 900,000 points, which means that the Pixel 9 has gained modest performance improvements. These are just early days for the Pixel 9 series, and after more tuning and performance enhancements, we may be able to get the correct benchmark results. Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Sincere thank you for your Feedback and Likes.

It was recently discovered that the Pixel 9 series phones offer you a charging cycle count section inside the battery information page, allowing you to monitor your battery's health. Additionally, you can also attach a USB-C cable to your Pixel 9 phone to mirror its screen onto an external display without needing any additional hardware or OTA update. Now, Max Weinbach, on social media platform X, has shared another interesting feature included with the Pixel 9 series phones One of the most annoying aspects about setting up a new phone is the time that it takes for the data from your old phone to copy over to your new phone. It seems like the Pixel 9 range has a solution to it. According to Weinbach, you can use Wi-Fi and a cable simultaneously when transferring data from your old phone to the Pixel 9 series. Notably, you can plug in the cable at any time during the transfer process and the phone will take advantage of the wired connection and help speed up things. This is good news for those who just can't wait to start using their new Pixel 9 phones. Although you can use it without transferring the data, having all of your data on your new phone from day one ensures you won't have to switch back to your old phone for it. Particularly, the option to use Wi-Fi and a cable to speed up data transfer isn't entirely new. Back in May, Google was already spotted working on such a feature, suggesting that it was being developed for inclusion with the Pixel 9 phones. But that's not the only important change coming with the Pixel 9 series phones related to data transfers. You can now choose to restore your data from an older phone to a new Pixel 9 phone at any time. Previously, you could restore your data from an older device only during the initial setup process. Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every single day for many years. 2023: Over 5,800 news posts | 2024 (till end of July): 3,313 news posts

With the launch of the Pixel 9 series at the Made by Google event on August 13, Google introduced a new set of ringtones, alarms, and notifications sounds under the collection name "Sound Matters." It contains "beautiful and diverse sounds of birdsong" and is now rolling out for older Pixel devices. The "Sound Matters" collection includes six ringtones and alarm sounds, as well as four notification sounds. This new set of sounds is available for the Pixel 4 and newer devices. According to 9To5Google, the collection is rolling out with version 3.1 of the Google Sounds app and is expected to land on all supported devices in the coming days. The audio in this collection includes the "dawn chorus of birds found in remote and wild areas of Botswana and Zimbabwe." Google collaborated with award-winning wildlife sound recordist George Vlad to capture all of the sounds in this collection. Google sound designer Henry Daw describes the vision behind the collection: Here is the complete list of ringtones, alarms, and notification sounds in this collection: Ringtone sounds: Cape Turtle Dove at Dawn Botswana Bushveld at Dawn Limpopo Riverbed at Dawn Zimbabwe Savannah at Dawn Arrow-Marked Babbler at Dawn Water Thick-Knee at Dawn Alarm sounds: Limpopo Savannah at Dawn Botswana Bushveld at Dawn Zimbabwe Savannah at Dawn Limpopo River at Dawn Limpopo Riverbed at Dawn Zimbabwe Hills at Dawn Notification sounds: Meyer’s Parrot at Dawn Limpopo Riverbed at Dawn Crested Francolin at Dawn African Fish Eagle at Dawn You will find this new set of sounds by heading over to the Sounds & vibration section in your Pixel device's Settings menu and selecting the "Sound Matters" collection in the Phone ringtone, notification sound, and alarm sound. Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every single day for many years. 2023: Over 5,800 news posts | 2024 (till end of July): 3,313 news posts

It seems like the recently announced Google Pixel 9 brings some much-needed upgrades not only on the software side but under the hood as well. Qualcomm recently confirmed that the Pixel 9 series, except for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, uses its 3D Sonic Gen 2 ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, the same sensor found inside the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. Now, a fresh report confirms another important hardware feature of the phone, which is the modem. Reportedly, the Pixel 9 series is equipped with Samsung's Exynos Modem 5400, which is already being used in the Exynos variant of the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus. Google Tensor-powered Pixel phones, particularly the Pixel 6, have been criticized for their unreliable network connectivity and poor battery life. Although subsequent Pixel phones did improve on this front, the latest Pixel 9 is the one that brings a new and better modem to the table, suggesting better performance from the Pixel 9 series. The Device Info HW app confirmed that the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold are powered by the Exynos Modem 5400. The baseband section lists a "g5400c," which corresponds to the new Exynos Modem 5400. Notably, in the Pixel 7 Pro, the baseband section of the same app lists a "g5300c," which corresponds to the older Exynos Modem 5300. Why is this new Exynos Modem 5400 so important? It is because it supports Release 17 connectivity, which enables satellite connectivity on the Pixel 9 phones. According to Samsung, the new modem also offers better battery life, and it even has better peak downlink speeds (14.79Gbps). Purportedly, if we consider all the advanced features of the Exynos Modem 5400, the Pixel 9 series should offer better connectivity, better battery life, and faster speeds than previous Tensor-powered Pixel phones. Source and image: Android Authority Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every single day for many years. 2023: Over 5,800 news posts | 2024 (till end of July): 3,313 news posts

The Google Pixel 9 series has finally launched, and it brings a host of new features, especially in terms of Pixel AI capabilities. However, the Pixel 9 series phones don't boot with Android 15 out of the box; instead, they run on Android 14. There are also many changes on the hardware side. One of the most notable improvements that previous Pixel phone owners will appreciate is the new fingerprint scanner on the Pixel 9 series. The good news is that the Pixel 9 series is equipped with the same ultrasonic fingerprint scanner used in the Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup. In an official post on social media platform X, Qualcomm announced that the Pixel 9 series uses a 3D Sonic Gen 2 fingerprint sensor. The post reads, "Qualcomm partnered with @Google to create another reason to love the Google Pixel 9: The Qualcomm 3D Sonic Gen 2 fingerprint sensor." Snapdragon's post on X reads: During the launch event, Google said that the fingerprint scanners on the Pixel 9 series are "50% faster" compared to those in previous Pixel devices. It is important to note that Google is using Qualcomm Snapdragon's 3D Sonic Gen 2 ultrasonic fingerprint scanner only on the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold does not have this fingerprint scanner because it features a side-mounted scanner. The Pixel 9 starts at $799, the Pixel 9 Pro at $899, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL at $1,099. Shipments start on August 22 for the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro and on September 4 for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. On the other hand, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold costs $1,799. Besides, Google has also officially discontinued the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and the original Pixel Fold. Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every single day for many years. 2023: Over 5,800 news posts | 2024 (till end of July): 3,313 news posts

After months of leaks and rumors, Google finally launched the Pixel 9 series at the Made By Google event earlier today. While the phones come with all the bells and whistles expected from a flagship series, in a first, Google Pixel 9 series phones aren't launching with the latest version of Android. Upon unboxing their Pixel 9 series phone, customers will see that their Pixel 9 series phones boot with Android 14 out of the box instead of Android 15. It seems like Android 15 is not ready and still requires some refinement before its stable release. Google has not explained why Android 15 isn't available on their new phones. Notably, some Android 15 features have been backported to Android 14. For example, the tweaked screenshot UI in which the preview appears over the pill-shaped menu with rounded buttons. Then there is "Gemini Live" the new Gemini overlay floating over apps, and the Pixel Studio image generator. However, features like "Private Space" haven't made it to Pixel 9 phones running Android 14, as it requires Android 15. All other Pixel AI features, including "Add Me" and "Reimagine" are available and running over Android 14. Reportedly, it shouldn't take long for the Pixel 9 series phones to pick up the Android 15 update. It is speculated that the latest Android version could land on Pixel 9 phones sometime in October, purportedly in the form of "Pixel Drop." This means that Pixel 9 phones will miss out on one major Android update during its update cycle. To prevent users from feeling disappointed, Google is offering a pretty good deal, i.e., Google One AI Premium Plan free for a year. This should help make up for the missing Android 15 features for those who purchased the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, or the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This means users can access advanced AI features such as Gemini Advanced, Google Docs and Gmail integration, unlimited Magic Editor saves in Google Photos, access to expert support, device insurance, etc., plus 2TB of storage. Source: 9To5Google Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every single day for many years. 2023: Over 5,800 news posts | 2024 (till end of July): 3,313 news posts

After tons of leaks, Google has finally revealed its new Pixel 9 family of smartphones. This time, there will be three models: the Google Pixel 9, the very similar Pixel 9 Pro, and the large Pixel 9 Pro XL. In a blog post, Google confirmed the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro will have 6.3-inch displays. However, the Pro model will support up to 3,000 nits of brightness compared to the 2,700 nits for the standard Pixel 9. Both phones have a 50 MP normal rear camera and a 48 MP ultrawide rear camera, and the Pixel 9 Pro will have an additional 48 MP telephoto camera. The Pixel 9 Pro XP has a larger 6.8 display but with the same three rear cameras as the smaller Pixel 9 Pro. All three phones will include Google's new in-house Tensor G4 processor. Google's blog says: The standard Pixel 9 has 12GB of RAM, and the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL have 16 GB of RAM. Google Pixel 9 Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Display 6.3-inch OLED 6.3-inch LTPO OLED 6.8-inch LTPO OLED RAM 12GB 16GB 16GB Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Camera 50MP, 48MP rear cameras, 10.5MP front camera 50MP, 48MP, 48MP rear camera, 42MP front camera 50MP, 48MP, 48MP rear camera, 42MP front camera Battery 4,700mAh 4,700mAh 5,060mAh OS and updates Android 14 with seven years of OS and security updates Android 14 with seven years of OS and security updates Android 14 with seven years of OS and security updates One big change is that these phones will not come with the next Android version, the upcoming Android 15, out of the box. They will launch with the current Android 14 but should get updated to Android 15 later this year. It will also get seven years of OS and security updates. The Google Store has launched preorders for these new phones, with prices starting at $799 for the Pixel 9, $899 for the Pixel 9 Pro and $1,099 for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Shipments start on August 22 for the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro and on September 4 for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Google also announced the new Pixel 9 Pro Fold smartphone today. Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every single day for many years. 2023: Over 5,800 news posts | 2024 (till end of July): 3,313 news posts

Google's upcoming Pixel 9 lineup will get an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor as one of the hardware upgrades, reports leaker and Android Authority contributor Kamila Wojciechowska citing a source familiar with the matter. The under-display optical fingerprint sensor currently used in Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro isn't known to be the fastest on the market, as per the leaker. Meanwhile, the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor technology is already used in Samsung's Galaxy S24 series. Ultrasonic sensors have an edge over optical ones as they are more responsive and quickly unlock the device when the finger placed is over the sensor. They are less affected by wet and dirty fingers, and unlike optical sensors, they don't emit bright light in the dark making them comfortable to use at night. Users have long requested an upgraded fingerprint sensor for Pixel devices. According to the leaker, the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor will arrive on Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. The next-generation Pixel Fold (also known as Pixel 9 Pro Fold) will retain the capacitive fingerprint sensor in its power button. This adds to the features and changes rumored to arrive on the Pixel 9 series. It is reported that Pixel 9 will pack Samsung's M14 OLED display to deliver improved brightness and longevity. Pixel 9 allegedly went on unofficial sale in Algeria and leaked benchmarks suggest modest performance improvement over Pixel 8. The cherry on the cake was a bunch of leaked images showcasing the upcoming devices from different angles, revealing a pill-shaped camera cutout at the back. A leaked hands-on video appeared recently, showing Pixel 9 in pink color. Google has made it official that the Pixel 9 series will debut next month at its 'Made By Google' event, where the company is also expected to launch the Pixel Watch 3. Source: Android Authority Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every single day for many years. 2023: Over 5,800 news posts | 2024 (till end of June): 2,839 news posts

Google caught many by surprise after sending out invites for a hardware launch in August. The invite mentioned the main focus of the event would be "the best of Google AI, Android software, and the Pixel portfolio of devices." The mention of Pixel devices piqued the interest of tech enthusiasts, and they started speculating that they could see the launch of the Pixel 9 series. It seems like Google has no intention of hiding the main hero of the show because a teaser on the Google Store page confirms the official debut of the Pixel 9 series at the hardware event in August. This year's Pixel series appears to be arriving much earlier because the Pixel 8 series was launched in October 2023. The teaser subtly shows off the design of the Pixel 9 series, aligning with the leaks that circulated last month. According to the previous leak, the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL would pack a rounded rectangular camera module and would feature prominent round edges, which is also evident in the teaser shared by Google. Although the official teaser doesn't share many details about the Pixel 9 series, it prominently displays "IX," seemingly confirming the moniker for its upcoming flagships. The page's URL also has "google_pixel_9_pro" in it, leaving no doubt that the Pixel 9 series is indeed launching in August. Earlier, it was reported that the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro would be of the same size as the iPhone 15 Pro. Their elder sibling, the Pixel 9 Pro XL, could be close to the size of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro were leaked to have a dual-camera setup on the back, whereas the Pixel 9 Series is shown to come with a triple-camera setup. Google Pixel 9 series purported images Moreover, the early test models of the Pixel 9, powered by the Tensor G4 chipset, were also spotted on the AnTuTu benchmark, suggesting modest improvements over the Pixel 8. Apart from the Pixel 9 series, Google is also speculated to launch the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Fold 2 as well. Source: Android Authority Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every single day for many years. 2023: Over 5,800 news posts | 2024 (till end of May): Nearly 2,400 news posts