Technology Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro (Updated)

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https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-8-pro-video-built-in-thermometer/

A video from tipster Kuba Wojciechowski provided to 91mobiles shows us the new design of the upcoming flagship phone, and it also demonstrates a new built-in thermometer.

The new thermometer feature is a white sensor positioned on the rear of the phone in the camera bar just below the LED flash. It’s an infrared thermometer designed to measure the temperature of your body. We've seen this feature on smartphones in the past such as the Honor Play 4 Pro, but this is the first time we've seen it on a Pixel product.

The technology appears to be similar to other contactless thermometers, and the leaked video is a guide to how you use the feature. In the video, the person is told to identify the monitor, remove any accessories like glasses that may block bare skin around the forehead, and then bring the phone close to the face. The sensor doesn’t need to touch your forehead, but you then move the phone around to your temple over a period of five seconds to get a full reading from the thermometer.

t’s unclear where this video has been sourced from, but this appears to be internal materials from Google that show how the feature works. 91mobiles says that the Pixel 8 Pro is being tested by Google employees, and it currently seems like the feature won’t be available on the standard Pixel 8. The sensor will also be able to measure the temperature of objects, but the video doesn’t show how that works.

The Pixel 8 Pro design is shown briefly in this video, and it largely looks similar to what we saw on the Pixel 7 Pro. The main difference is the camera bar now features all three sensors within the same module. On the Pixel 7 Pro, there were three cameras, but they were positioned differently. The overall design of the phone looks similar here, and this is a white variant of the phone with a silver camera bar running along the device.

 

[Digmor Crusher]

I have a Pixel 5 now and will buy a Pixel for my next one, but I certainly don't need a phone that takes my temperature, what a useless feature.

 

[Ink]

@Digmor Crusher The standard Pixel 8 won’t have this sensor, only Pixel 8 Pro - according to the leaks.

The other thing we've got to ask—does anyone want a smartphone-mounted temperature sensor? This feels like something Samsung would put on a phone and then remove a year or two later, like the company's experiments with an iris scanner and a heart rate scanner. No one seemed particularly interested in this idea when the Chinese manufacturers did it during the height of COVID. If Google's going to argue that regular temperature measurement has some kind of health benefit, it seems like that would be better suited for a wearable like a smartwatch. I can't imagine ever slowly swiping a phone across my face to do this. Even if temperature measurement is something you would find useful, do you need to carry that around in your pocket everywhere you go?

The Pixel 8 Pro’s mystery sensor is... a temperature sensor?

Leaked video shows swiping the phone across your head to measure body temperature.

arstechnica.com

 

[Ink]

I think everyone is hoping that the Pixel 8 Pro’s infrared sensor does more than just temperature. Camera applications are the big desire, but we have no evidence to support that yet.

Keep reading at Taking the Pixel 8 Pro's temperature sensor at face value

 

[Sammo]

Keep reading at Taking the Pixel 8 Pro's temperature sensor at face value

The title's wording is just some antics

 

[n8chavez]

Obviously, the thermometer idea was though up during the pandemic. Cool feature. Is it needed? No. But I'm not going to not buy the pixel 8 pro based on that. It has many other things I like; flat display, android 14 with satelite connection capabilities and upgraded camera and a huge sensor upgrade among them. I have the pixel 6 pro and it's amazing. Software-wise there is no comparison to other phones. It's just better. Now it's catching up in the hardware department too? Sweet!

 

[Ink]

Google Pixel 8: Everything we know so far

From a release date to specs and more, here's everything we know about the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro so far.

www.androidauthority.com

Exclusive: These are the leaked camera specs for the Google Pixel 8 series

The upcoming Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro cameras will feature several hardware and software improvements. We have all the leaked details.

www.androidauthority.com

 

[jackuars]

Release date?

 

[Digmor Crusher]

Release date?

it’s a fair bet to expect the Pixel 8 release date to fall in September or October 2023.

 

[Ink]

Exclusive: These are the Google Pixel 8 display specs

According to insider information from Google, there are a lot of display panel changes coming to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.

www.androidauthority.com

 

[Ink]

This concept obviously isn’t new.

Google Pixel 8 leak points to desktop mode support

The upcoming Google Pixel 8 Pro looks set to gain DisplayPort support over USB-C. Here's what you need to know about it.

www.androidauthority.com

 

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Audio Magic Eraser looks to be part of the Google Photos video editor. It takes a moment to identify sounds in a clip and then offers sliders for “Noise,” “People,” and “Music.” You’ll be able to drag left/right, like other filters in Google Photos, to reduce sound.

Pixel 8 Pro promo video leaks 'Audio Magic Eraser' and light blue color

We now have a Pixel 8 Pro promo video that leaks the existence of "Audio Magic Eraser" and a blue color option...

9to5google.com

 

[cartaphilus]

I would LOVE if they added flir capability to the camera. That would be extremely useful for many things around the house. Like checking the fuse panel to see if any fuses are overheating, checking the home envelope, checking AC return ducts and many other things.

 

[Ink]

Allegedly, the Pixel 8 series will start at €799 for the Pixel 8 with 128 GB of storage, a €150 and 23% uplift from its predecessor. This price gap will not exist for all Pixel 8 series SKUs, though. For example, the 256 GB version of the Pixel 8 is said to cost €859, €110 and 14% more than the equivalent Pixel 7. Meanwhile, expect to pay at least €1,099 for the Pixel 8 Pro, for which Google will only include 128 GB of storage.

Alternatively, this year's Pro model is rumoured to retail for €1,159 if you opt for the 256 GB variant and €1,299 for the series-topping 512 GB SKU. @billbil_kun adds that third-party retailers will only sell the latter in black, with Google reserving additional colours for its web store. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are expected to debut on October 4 alongside the Pixel Watch 2.

Original Source (in French): https://www.dealabs.com/magazine/exclusif-les-prix-en-euros-des-futurs-google-pixel-8-8-pro-29467

 

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[CyberTech]

Google is planning to hold its annual Pixel launch event next month where the company is expected to announce the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones. However, Google seems to have trouble keeping the lid on as leaks keep pouring out information about the upcoming smartphones.

A new leak posted on X (formerly Twitter) has shed light on the pricing of the upcoming smartphones. According to Kamila Wojciechowska, Google Pixel 8 series will start at $699 while the Pixel 8 Pro will cost $899. From the leak, it looks like Google is bumping the price of the Pixel 8 by $100 while the Pro will retain the same price as the Pixel 7 Pro.

Full article

Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro alleged prices leak ahead of the official launch

Google will be announcing the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro next month. However, before the launch, a new leak has revealed the pricing information of the Pixel 8 series along with key specs.

www.neowin.net

 

[ForgottenSeer 103564]

I have a Pixel 5 now and will buy a Pixel for my next one, but I certainly don't need a phone that takes my temperature, what a useless feature.

Absolutely agree with both. I have a pixel 6, plan to stick to Pixels for the foreseeable future mostly because i love a clean/stock android experience, and can certainly make due without the gimmicks.

 

[Ink]

Absolutely agree with both. I have a pixel 6, plan to stick to Pixels for the foreseeable future mostly because i love a clean/stock android experience, and can certainly make due without the gimmicks.

Pixel 8 and 9 are (respectively) DOA. Wait for the Pixel 10.

Now, it was reported by The Information (a couple of months ago), that Google initially planned to release its 2024 Pixel series (aka Pixel 9 series), with a “fully custom” Tensor processor codenamed ‘Redondo’. It’s also known as ‘RDO’, by the way.

That chip was supposed to be built on a TSMC process node. For those of you who don’t know, TSMC manufactures all Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processors, and is considered to be the top dog these days.

Well, it seems like we won’t get that chip next year. It’s reported that it won’t happen due to a missed deadline. That chip seems to have been too late to be included in the Pixel 9 series. As many of you know, it’s a lengthy process.

Things should change in 2025, though, with the Pixel 10 series. That’s when we expect to get a proper Google-made Tensor chip.

Source: Google Pixel 9 won't get the processor we all want

 

[Digmor Crusher]

Pixel 8 and 9 are (respectively) DOA. Wait for the Pixel 10.


Source: Google Pixel 9 won't get the processor we all want

I guess that will be a big issue for some, for people like myself who mostly use the phone for texts and checking emails it's no biggie.

 

[Ink]

I guess that will be a big issue for some, for people like myself who mostly use the phone for texts and checking emails it's no biggie.

It's even worse for people who spend a premium on a Pixel (or Samsung / iPhone) and don't use half of available features.