Google Pixel 9: all of the leaks and rumors so far – The Verge

What to expect from Google’s Pixel 9 event

2024-08-12T13:34:41-04:00

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Google's earlier-than-expected Pixel hardware event is just around the corner - it's scheduled for Tuesday, August 13th. Thanks to the relentless flow of leaks that have emerged over the past few weeks, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect.

Google has already confirmed that it's launching the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, but the company may have some other surprises in store, including the Buds Pro 2 and maybe even the Pixel Watch 3.

Here's a roundup of everything we know so far.

Google Pixel 9 lineup adds a smaller Pro option

Alongside the Pixel 9, Google is expected to release the Pixel Pro in two sizes: a larger 6.8-inch mo …

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Pixel Buds Pro 2 could come with better active noise cancellation

2024-08-12T11:04:10-04:00

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Google's upcoming Pixel Buds Pro 2 could come with a new "Tensor A1" chip that powers "twice the Active Noise Cancellation" (ANC), according to leaked specs posted by @MysteryLupin and spotted by 9to5Google. If true, this will be the first time Google expands its in-house Tensor processor from its phones to its earbuds.

The post suggests the Pixel Buds Pro 2 could come with up to 30 hours of audio playback with the case (or up to eight hours without), but it's not clear whether that's with ANC turned on or off. The original Pixel Buds Pro offer up to 31 hours of listening time with the case and ANC turned off (or up to 11 hours without).

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Google’s new weather app has leaked ahead of the Pixel 9 launch

2024-08-08T10:01:08-04:00

Google is expected to launch a new weather app alongside the Pixel 9 - but you don't have to wait to try it out. As highlighted by 9to5Google and Android Authority, the Pixel Weather app is now on APKMirror, where you can sideload it on devices running Android 14 or newer.

Based on some of the screenshots posted online, it looks like the Pixel Weather app will offer a clean look at your hourly and 10-day forecast, along with other handy measurements like wind speed, visibility, humidity, air pressure, and more. You can rearrange each tile in the app except for the 10-day forecast, according to 9to5Google.

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Pixel 9’s ‘Add Me’ feature puts you in a group photo even when you’re not there

2024-07-26T13:23:56-04:00

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While there's been no shortage of Pixel 9 leaks over the past couple of days, a new ad for the device seems to have leaked in full - and it shows off a new feature that makes sure you aren't left out of a group photo.

The feature, seemingly called "Add Me," appears in a leaked ad shared with Android Headlines by OnLeaks that was removed from YouTube after we first published this article. The ad shows someone using a Pixel 9 to take a picture of two friends in front of a van. After snapping a shot, the photographer trades spots with her two friends, allowing her to get a picture in front of the van - only the Pixel's display shows the phanto …

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New leak spoils Google’s upcoming Pixel 9 event

2024-07-25T09:25:44-04:00

Yet another Google Pixel 9 leak has surfaced, and this time, it's in the form of marketing materials shared with 91mobiles by reliable leaker OnLeaks. The marketing images offer a detailed look at the specs and features that could come with the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, leaving us with very little we don't know about the new devices.

As shown in the leaked images, the base Pixel 9 may feature a 6.3-inch display and 12GB of RAM, while the Pixel 9 Pro may come in 6.3-inch and 6.8-inch sizes with 16GB of RAM. The materials suggest that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold could arrive with an upgraded 6.3-inch display when folded and an …

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Google reveals the Pixel 9 Pro Fold before it can leak again

2024-07-18T17:17:46-04:00

Just hours after revealing the Pixel 9 Pro, Google is showing off the Pixel 9 Pro Fold with a brief, Gemini-linked teaser video. As is standard for Pixel phones, the devices have been leaked all over the internet already, but at least now we can end speculation about the look or name of Google's next foldable Android phone.

Google's teaser video clearly shows double-stacked lenses for the rear camera module as well as the outside screen and hinge.

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For confirmation of other specs and details about upgrades from the first Fold, we may have to wait for Google's hardware event on August 13th. There, we'll see this phone, the 9 Pro, the Pixel W …

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Google solves its Pixel 9 Pro leaks by just showing the phone early

2024-07-18T12:20:00-04:00

Google has revealed the Pixel 9 Pro following a series of leaks that revealed the phone in great detail, including hands-on videos and comparisons to other recent devices. The company plans to show off more about the Pixel 9 lineup as well as its other upcoming devices, with an event at Google HQ in California on August 13th.

In a video, the company showed a brief look at the Pixel 9 Pro and teased that AI and Gemini will be a big part of the device. You can also already sign up for information about the Pixel 9 Pro from Google's online store, which has another image of the phone.

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Here’s a very clear real-world look at Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold

2024-07-16T14:11:09-04:00

There have been leaks aplenty in recent weeks showing every angle of Google's Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL. But so far, the company's second-generation foldable phone has managed to keep better cover ahead of next month's product event. So much for that! As reported by Android Authority, new regulatory photos from Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) have fully revealed the ~~Pixel Fold 2~~ Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

The images confirm that Google is moving away from the short and squat passport-style design that helped the original Pixel Fold stand out from Samsung's tall, narrow Galaxy Fold. Now, we're getting something closer to the OneP …

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The Pixel 9 Pro could get a 50MP selfie cam

2024-07-16T11:40:41-04:00

The Pixel 8 (left) and Pixel 8 Pro (right). | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge

The Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL could help you capture clearer selfies thanks to a major upgrade to the front-facing camera. Leaked marketing materials shared with Android Authority depict the 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL with 50-megapixel autofocusing selfie cameras.

The selfie cam and the rear-facing ultrawide and telephoto cameras are all rumored to use 50MP Sony IMX858 image sensors, while the primary rear camera may feature a 50MP sensor from Samsung. You can get an early look at what appears to be the Pixel 9 Pro's camera in action in this video posted to TikTok, which shows an up to 30x Super Res Zoom - just like the Pixel 7 and Pixel 8. The devi …

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The Google Pixel 9 just leaked again

2024-07-15T14:23:15-04:00

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We might not have to wait until August to get a full-on look at the Google Pixel 9 lineup. A new set of videos posted to the TikTok account pixo_unpacking shows what appears to be the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL, as spotted earlier by GSMArena.

The videos track with the leaks we've seen so far, with the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL swapping out the Pixel 8's camera visor for an oval-shaped housing that protrudes from the back of the device. As shown in the video embedded below, the Pixel 9 Pro XL looks much larger than the base Pixel 9 and nearly as large as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Pixel 9 Pro XL also seems to come with a three-camera setup when …

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