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Google’s Tensor 3 and AI-touting Pixel 8 phones have been joined by a cheaper versio, the Pixel 8A.

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All the news on Google’s Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and 8A

Google launched its Pixel 8 lineup last fall following many months of leaks leading up to its release. The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro sport new finishes, faster processors, better cameras, and a splash of AI software features. Alongside the phones comes the Pixel Watch 2 with a more advanced sensor array and updated Pixel Buds that now have conversation detection that can automatically put you into transparency mode.
Now, with another Google I/O event right around the corner, Google has officially introduced the Pixel 8A, that shares updated processing power and some AI features with its more expensive siblings.
Google&rsquo;s newfound appetite for generative AI includes new photo editing tools that let you move people around and replace the sky with Magic Editor and also remove unwanted objects with an improved Magic Eraser. Another big new feature is Best Take, where you can select the best facial expressions of your friends in successive photos and pop them into one image. All together, it&rsquo;s contributing to a new what-is-a-photo apocalypse.
The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro both rock Google&rsquo;s Tensor 3 chip, but only the Pro will get extra pro camera features like manual modes and zoom enhance. But the must-have features of the Pixel 8s aren&rsquo;t the brighter screens or the Pro&rsquo;s weird temperature sensor &mdash; it&rsquo;s the promise of seven years of software updates, which is unprecedented on an Android device.
You can learn all about the Pixel 8 lineup by gliding through all of our coverage below.

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Pixel 8A leak reveals $499 starting price

Ah, the time-honored tradition of Google keeping no Pixel secrets.

Google Pixel 8A leak reveals seven years of security updates

Google’s Pixel 8A leaks in all colors — including a bold green

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Google is prepping “Powered Off Finding” for Android phones.

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The Pixel 8a may get a 256GB storage boost — and a price hike

Google’s Circle to Search is a dead-simple way to find what you’re looking for

The Pixel 8 Pro’s videos get a whole lot brighter with video boost — if you use it right

Google releases on-device diagnostics tool and repair manuals for Pixel phones

It’s time for the annual MKBHD Blind Smartphone Camera Test.

Google is ending the year with a big update for Pixel devices

Google’s Gemini AI model is coming to the Pixel 8 Pro — and eventually to Android

Pixel 8 Pro teardown exposes its temperature sensor and a sticky battery setup

Fitbit is adding step streaks back into the app

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Google has fixed its recent history of terrible speakers with the Pixel 8 Pro

Pixel 8 and 8 Pro review: in Google we trust?

Google Pixel Watch 2 review: better battery, better watch

Google will stock Pixel 8 spare parts for seven years

What’s up with the temperature sensor on the Pixel 8 Pro?

The Pixel 8 and the what-is-a-photo apocalypse

Google’s seven-year Pixel update promise is historic — or meaningless

The Pixel Watch 2’s switch to pin charging highlights wearable design challenges

Google’s Pixel 8 launch was a parade of AI

The Pixel 8’s best new feature is guaranteed updates

Here’s how Google’s new Pixel 8 phones stack up to the Pixel 7 lineup

Google Pixel 8 launch event: the 7 biggest announcements

Where to preorder the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro

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