The Asian Age

What’s Google’s plan for next- generation Pixel 3 smartphone?

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There’s no denying that Google present offering is one of the best Android smartphone­s on the planet. While the build may not be as remarkable, the single camera on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL is the outperform­ing USP of the brand’s product. Well, that was last year when Google released the sequel to their own smartphone­s, post the Nexus series. And now, just over two months away, we shall see Google trying to cannibaliz­e the smartphone market once again.

Come October, Google will unveil the next Pixel successors, dubbed the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. While there is no official confirmati­on on what the next devices will be named, when they will be launched or what do they feature, the rumour mill and the leakster chains help shape the device virtually for the world. Adding to the smartphone­s, Google is also rumoured to launch a smartwatch this time.

While a lot of rumours and leaks have mentioned a lot about the forthcomin­g Pixels, here is just another one that claims to speak about the specificat­ions, price, release date and a few more. The Pixel phones will also mark the launch of Android’s next operating system, it is confirmed that Android P will come with multiplaye­r AR, a better Assistant and a lot more.

The Pixel 3 is said to hold the first Android P operating systems that roll out from the Android kitchens. This new Android version is also said to support the famous notch and the issues of the space next to it, it brings along with it. The new OS is said to support variable notch sizes to match multiple phones and their UIs. It is also said that Google’s Pixel 3 and 3 XL will also sport the notch. Adding to the notch support, the Pixels are also said to feature gesture support, which is presently seen in Apple’s iPhone X.

The Pixels are also said to probably support wireless charging. Well, this was revealed by XDA Developers, who dug deep into the source codes within Android P. if this is true, the Pixels could sport a glass back or a plastic one. Another leak also did mention about Google announcing a Pixel charging dock or stand that will do more than just charge the device — allow Google Assistant, we hear.

Another leak also mentioned the new Pixel XL now showing off a dual camera for selfies, but not on the smaller variant. It is also said that the display will be an edgetoedge, with minimal bezels. However, some rumours mention that the design will be identical to the current generation of Pixel phones. One leaked mentioned Google heading the Apple route by launching a premium Pixel smartphone along with the two regular versions. The higher- end Pixel is presently a mystery and nothing has been known about the features or specificat­ions. If is finally rumoured that the Pixel trio will launch and alongside will also see a Pixel smartwatch and the sequel to the Pixel Buds. However, another leak also did mention a budget Pixel taking centre stage. However, Evan Blass’ tweet refutes that. Other leaks and rumours also pointed out towards the new Pixels featuring a frontfacin­g speaker system.

Well, rumours may have it all, but what the new generation smartphone­s from Google will feature is yet unknown. Will they carry the Snapdragon 845 or will it skip the 845 for the latest release? Will they sport 8GB RAM? Will they have dual rear cameras to compete against the Huawei beast? Or will Google take the Apple route to give us a premium edition? There are still two more months to know more about the new variants from the search giant and the leaksters are at work to get the rumour mills all worked up.

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