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Due to a recent DOJ decision, Google’s lucrative relationship with Apple’s iPhone is in jeopardy, and that means the Pixel is even more important than ever to the company’s success. In 2024, it seems like the company will be leaning into AI. It’s got the Pixel 9 Pro with plenty of Gemini AI features, plus the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The company’s also launching a new Pixel Watch 3 as well as the Pixel Buds Pro 2.

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 might charge on its sideGoogle’s Pixel Watch 4 might charge on its side
Google leaks its full Pixel 10 lineupGoogle leaks its full Pixel 10 lineup
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold might make blue the new blackThe Pixel 10 Pro Fold might make blue the new black
Pixel 10 Pro looks a lot like the base model in leaked rendersPixel 10 Pro looks a lot like the base model in leaked renders
Dominic Preston
Dominic Preston
The Pixel 10 Pro design has leaked too.

After sharing the first official renders of the Pixel 10 yesterday, today Android Headlines has images of the 10 Pro in a more muted set of colors.

With the 10 boasting a telephoto lens too, the only visible difference between the phones is the Pro-exclusive temperature sensor, the small dot below the flash. That detail gives away that yesterday’s official design reveal by Google is of the Pro too.

<em>The Pixel 10 Pro apparently comes in black, white, gray-blue, and a pale green.</em>
Renders of what Android Headlines reports are official renders of the Google Pixel 10 smartphone.
<em>Here’s the official image Google shared, which looks to be the 10 Pro.</em>
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The Pixel 10 Pro apparently comes in black, white, gray-blue, and a pale green.
Image: Android Headlines
Google solves its Pixel 10 leaks by just showing us the phoneGoogle solves its Pixel 10 leaks by just showing us the phone
Google’s leaked Pixel 10 images confirm a third cameraGoogle’s leaked Pixel 10 images confirm a third camera
Google announces Pixel 10 launch eventGoogle announces Pixel 10 launch event
Google’s next Pixel Fold might be completely dust-proofGoogle’s next Pixel Fold might be completely dust-proof
Dominic Preston
Dominic Preston
Yup, that sure is a bigger Pixel Watch battery.

When the Pixel Watch 4 design leaked looking thicker than we’re used to, we figured Google was doubling down on battery.

According to a new leak from Android Authority, we were right, though with less than 10 percent extra capacity, “doubling” it is not. The site also says Google is sticking with the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip for the third year running while it develops its own chip for the Pixel Watch 5.

Pixel Watch 4 battery upgrade is coming, but don't expect magic

[androidauthority.com]

Google’s Pixel 8 Pro is $599, and includes a free Pixel Watch 2Google’s Pixel 8 Pro is $599, and includes a free Pixel Watch 2
The original Pixel Fold is over $1,000 off on the last day of Prime DayThe original Pixel Fold is over $1,000 off on the last day of Prime Day
Android’s Circle to Search feature gets AI and gaming upgradesAndroid’s Circle to Search feature gets AI and gaming upgrades
Google’s fix for Pixel 6A battery overheating issues arrives next weekGoogle’s fix for Pixel 6A battery overheating issues arrives next week
Dominic Preston
Dominic Preston
Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL might start with more storage.

Android Headlines says it has the specs for the two new Pro Pixels, a week after dropping the details of the base model.

It sounds like not much is changing from last year on the hardware side, but the XL model will reportedly start from 256GB of storage, double the 10 Pro’s 128GB, suggesting Google is trying the same ploy Apple used to justify the iPhone 15 Pro Max price jump in 2023.

Exclusive: Official Google Pixel 10 Pro & Pro XL Specs

[androidheadlines.com]

Google will reduce Pixel 6A battery capacity due to overheating issuesGoogle will reduce Pixel 6A battery capacity due to overheating issues
Android 16 is here, but its big redesign isn’t readyAndroid 16 is here, but its big redesign isn’t ready
Android 16 has arrived with iPhone-style Live UpdatesAndroid 16 has arrived with iPhone-style Live Updates
Google’s Pixel 10 phones will reportedly launch on August 13thGoogle’s Pixel 10 phones will reportedly launch on August 13th
Emma Roth
Emma Roth
Google is gearing up for its next round of Pixel launches.

The company is giving 25 Pixel Superfans a chance to attend its pre-launch event in London on June 27th, according to a message sent to Superfans on Friday.

At its “Pixel Penthouse,” Google will offer up a sneak peek at its next-gen devices and features, which will likely include the Pixel 10 and maybe even its new buds, smartwatch, and tablet, too.

Pixel Superfans invite hints at a shockingly early Pixel 10 launch

[androidauthority.com]

Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
Google’s Pixel 10 flagship leaks again.

Google’s yet to say anything official about the Pixel 10, but it was recently caught mid commercial shoot on a Vancouver beach by @MarksGonePublic on X. Separately, Mystic Leaks says we should expect color options for the Pixel 10 to include a black Obsidian, blue, purple Iris, and yellow Limoncello, and the 10 Pro and XL models to come in choice of white Porcelain, black Obsidian, green, and gray Sterling.

Android 16 adds AI-powered weather effects that can make it rain on your photosAndroid 16 adds AI-powered weather effects that can make it rain on your photos
Google is shrinking Pixel phones’ At a Glance widgetGoogle is shrinking Pixel phones’ At a Glance widget
Google starts beta testing Android 16’s youthful new lookGoogle starts beta testing Android 16’s youthful new look
Google’s Android battery health indicator is only for the newest PixelsGoogle’s Android battery health indicator is only for the newest Pixels
Android’s next big feature turns your phone into a desktopAndroid’s next big feature turns your phone into a desktop
The Pixel Watch 2 is now on sale for $100 offThe Pixel Watch 2 is now on sale for $100 off
Google announces a special Android event ahead of I/OGoogle announces a special Android event ahead of I/O
Google extends the Pixel 7A’s repair program for battery swelling issuesGoogle extends the Pixel 7A’s repair program for battery swelling issues
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Google’s April Pixel Watch update is back after several buggy software rollouts.

After the September Pixel Watch update to Wear OS 5 ran into issues, Google released a fix in November and said its wearables would have to wait until March for another update.

However, that March update and Google’s first attempt at an April update introduced some bugs of their own, and now it’s rolling out the April update again (version BP1A.250305.019.W8) to hopefully get Pixel Watch owners on Wear OS 5.1 without all of those problems.

Google Pixel Watch Update - April 2025 - Google Pixel Watch Community

[support.google.com]

How to set up Do Not Disturb modes on your Android phoneHow to set up Do Not Disturb modes on your Android phone
Dominic Preston
Dominic Preston
Flickering Pixels.

Google’s excellent Pixel 9A is suffering from an early bug, but luckily it’s a minor one. The selfie camera’s viewfinder has an unwelcome flicker in dark scenes, as if it’s struggling to find the right exposure — something I’ve spotted on my own 9A. The good news is that photos themselves are unaffected.

While Android Authority reports that rolling back Camera app updates fixes it, that didn’t work for me.

Pixel 9a selfie previews are flickering like mad, but there's an easy fix

[androidauthority.com]

Allison Johnson
Allison Johnson
The Pixel 9A is “more like a cousin” than a little sibling to the Pixel 9.

That’s according to Soniya Jobanputra, a product management director for the Pixel series. Google’s new blog post highlights some of the behind-the-scenes thinking on the Pixel 9A’s redesign, and there are some interesting tidbits in there about the new camera bar and iris color option, which is apparently inspired by the Pixel 3A’s “purple-ish” hue. Now bring back the contrasting colored power button, you cowards.

Pixel 9a’s 3 big design updates

[blog.google]

Dominic Preston
Dominic Preston
Google lays off hundreds of Android and Pixel employees.

The Information reported the layoffs, which struck the Platforms and Devices team, responsible for Android software, Pixel hardware, and more. They follow a voluntary buyout in January, and in a statement Google blames the move to combine those teams in April 2024:

“Since combining the Platforms and Devices teams last year, we’ve focused on becoming more nimble and operating more effectively and this included making some job reductions in addition to the voluntary exit program that we offered in January.”

Google Lays Off Hundreds of Employees in Android, Pixel Group

[theinformation.com]

Google Pixel 9A review: a midrange phone done right

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Verge Score

A phone for tariff-ying times.

Allison Johnson
Dominic Preston
Dominic Preston
Pixel 9A hits stores, and it’s still $499.

Google’s new affordable phone has survived mysterious component issues and Trump’s tariffs to arrive in US stores today at its promised price of $499. Despite the tariff pause, that’s no longer a given.

The Pixel 9A is a midrange phone that actually looks like a good deal

Allison Johnson
Gemini Live’s screensharing feature is rolling out to Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 devicesGemini Live’s screensharing feature is rolling out to Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 devices
Wes Davis
Wes Davis
Here’s a teardown of the unreleased Pixel 9A.

Google isn’t shipping the Pixel 9A until April 10th, as 9to5Google notes, but that didn’t stop the PBKreviews channel from acquiring and disassembling one. As phones go, this one looks fairly easy to take apart, although as noted in the video’s description, it may not be easy to replace the charging port.

Google’s regular Pixel 10 will reportedly get worse (but more) camerasGoogle’s regular Pixel 10 will reportedly get worse (but more) cameras
Google is fixing outdated Pixel weather forecastsGoogle is fixing outdated Pixel weather forecasts

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