Google reveals the Pixel 8 design forward of Apple’s iPhone occasion

As the buyer tech world shifts its gaze in direction of Apple’s anticipated iPhone 15 launch subsequent week, Google seems decided to be sure to don’t overlook it has new Pixels within the pipeline. The corporate posted a sneak peek of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional on YouTube, revealing that the telephones might be obtainable for pre-order the identical day they’re introduced: October 4.

Google’s video is little greater than a design tease, because it doesn’t showcase or element any particular options or specs for the handsets that may quickly change the Pixel 7 and seven Professional. Google additionally posted a brand new Google Retailer touchdown web page right now that exhibits the Pixel 8 / 8 Professional and Pixel Watch 2. 9to5Google observed that the picture’s alt textual content describes the displayed fashions’ colours as Rose and Porcelain.

The upcoming Pixels have popped up a number of instances recently in what many suspect are intentional leaks to attempt to minimize into Apple’s limelight. Earlier this week, the corporate posted (and eliminated) a 360-degree Pixel 8 Professional simulator that allowed guests to spin the digital system round and look at it from each angle. That “leak” confirmed beforehand rumored options like a temperature sensor, bodily SIM slot and three of its obtainable colours (blue, porcelain and black). The corporate additionally printed a photograph of an individual holding a porcelain-colored Pixel 8 Professional on the identical day Apple despatched out iPhone occasion invitations.

Different leaks have pointed to the higher-end Pixel having a 50-megapixel essential digicam (that allows 50 p.c extra mild) and a 64-megapixel ultrawide digicam made by Sony. As well as, a 5,000 mAh battery and 27W max charging velocity are anticipated.

Google plans to disclose the gadgets in an occasion on October 4 in New York Metropolis. “You’re invited to an in-person Made by Google occasion the place we’ll introduce the newest additions to our Pixel portfolio of gadgets,” reads Engadget’s invitation.