Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro Fold Rumour Roundup: New Camera Island, Bigger Display, Gemini AI Features, Flipkart Availability Date, Everything Else You Need To Know
Google Pixel 9 series will bring back several fan favourites such as Gemini AI features, alongside a new pink colourway.
Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Google is gearing up to unveil its latest Pixel 9 series in India and worldwide in the coming month. The tech giant has officially confirmed the release of the Google Pixel 9 and Google Pixel 9 Pro, showcasing their back panel designs in a recent teaser. The teaser also highlighted the extensive integration of the new devices with Google's AI, Gemini. Here's what the rumour mill has churned out so far on the upcoming phones.
Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro Fold Launch Date, Time
Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro Fold launch is expected to take place on August 13, with the launch event scheduled for 10:30 pm IST.
Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro Fold Availability
As per a report by GSMArena, the new Google Pixel 9 series will be available to purchase via Flipkart starting August 14.
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Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Specifications (Expected)
While official details remain sparse, leaks and rumours have provided a clearer picture of what to expect. If the rumour mill is to be believed, the Pixel 9 series is anticipated to come in four new colours: dark grey, light grey, off-white, and pink. Note that the official names of the colourways will be different. The leaks suggest that the devices will feature a glossy frame and a matte back panel.
Every Google Pixel 9 Pro color! pic.twitter.com/5yf6B1rFtv
— Android Headlines (@Androidheadline) July 25, 2024
As per tradition, the Pro models are expected to sport three lenses (standard, ultrawide, and zoom), while the standard Pixel 9 will have two (standard and ultrawide). The camera island on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is described as a rectangle with rounded corners, while the non-foldable Pixel 9 will feature an oblong-shaped camera island.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Specifications (Expected)
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold marks Google's second foray into foldable devices and the first to be released in India. This new foldable phone is expected to boast an 8-inch inner display, a significant upgrade from the 7.4-inch display of its predecessor.
And @OnLeaks is here to show us the new Pixel 9 series ✨ pic.twitter.com/tYAhoJMd2R
— Pixel #TeamPixel (@GooglePixelFC) July 25, 2024
The display will likely feature a resolution of 2,152 x 2,076 pixels, peak brightness of 1,600 nits, and support for a 120Hz refresh rate, addressing the previous model's lower brightness of 1,000 nits.
Rumours also suggest a design upgrade for the front camera, with a punch-hole camera on the left side of the screen, replacing the bezel-mounted camera of the previous model, enabled by reduced bezel size.
Focus On Gemini AI
Google has emphasised that the new devices will leverage its Gemini AI capabilities. Additionally, the Pixel 9 series will include several AI-driven features, including crowd favourites like Circle to Search and Magic Eraser. Users can look forward to seven years of security updates and exclusive software updates known as Pixel Drops. There will also be an interesting Add Me feature to inset yourself into group photos, even if you are the one clicking the photo.
With Pixel 9 Pro, Google is debuting a few new features, like Add Me.
— Android Headlines (@Androidheadline) July 26, 2024
Add Me appears to be a way to take a group selfie, with the person taking the picture being in the photo.
Pixel Screenshots uses the tagline "Remembers it, so you don't have to" and sounds a lot like… pic.twitter.com/kOBxVhmrCr
One notable feature is Pixel Screenshots, which allow users to save and later recall important information such as events and places.
The Pixel 9 series will also include an Emergency SOS feature designed to alert users about nearby crises like fires or floods and protect against malware and phishing scams.
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