We may never know why Google can’t keep its Pixel phones under wraps until launch, but here we are again in 2024 with a new set of leaks. They started back in January with the new Pixel 9, which apparently will come in three sizes. Then, in February, we got the Pixel Fold 2, which might be called the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
The official word is that Google’s holding a “Made by Google” Pixel event on August 13th. The timing indicates Google might launch the new Pixel 9 and 9 Pro series well ahead of the usual October release, which could give it a buzzy lead ahead of the iPhone 16 expected in September. However, it would mean the current flagship Pixel 8 lineup’s time in the spotlight would get cut short — it feels like it was just reviewed!
Google seems to be bringing back the “XL” moniker for a larger Pixel 9 Pro, something it had dropped with the 2020 launch of the Pixel 5. From leaked images, it looks like the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL will have the same camera systems, so unlike previous years, those who prefer an easier-to-hold device don't have to opt for the non-Pro Pixel with a lesser camera.
The prices for all the new hardware might get a slight bump, too, according to reports from Dealabs and Android Authority.
Scroll down to see all the rumors, including a future tablet, the inevitable Pixel 9A, and watches.
Aug 12
What to expect from Google’s Pixel 9 event
Pixel 9 Pro Image: GoogleGoogle’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.
Read Article >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.
Aug 12
Pixel Buds Pro 2 could come with better active noise cancellation
A leaked image appearing to show Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 in porcelain. Image: OnLeaks via Android HeadlinesGoogle’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.
Read Article >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).
Aug 8
Google’s new weather app has leaked ahead of the Pixel 9 launch
Image: GoogleGoogle 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.
Read Article >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.
Aug 7
A portfolio of Pixel leaks.We’ve already seen several leaks for Google’s upcoming Pixel 9 lineup, but established leaker Evan Blass has now shared new images of all three handsets.
Some show the screen and size difference between the standard and XL Pixel Pro 9, while others display the colors that may be available for each model — including the bubblegum pink Pixel 9 that leaked last month.
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Here’s the leaked color lineup for the Google Pixel 9... Image: Evan Blass / GoogleAug 1
Here are the rumored release dates for the Pixel 9 lineup.Per Android Headlines, the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL will launch on August 22nd, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be available on September 4th. Also, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will apparently follow later, on September 26th.
Exclusive: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold won't ship until September[Android Headlines]
Aug 1
The Pixel Watch 3’s new, bigger model will reportedly start at $399.The rumored 45mm model will start at $50 more than the $349 price for the 41mm model, according to Android Headlines. With Google’s next big hardware event coming up on August 13th, we probably won’t have to wait long to see if that pricing is accurate.
Exclusive: Google Pixel Watch 3 will start at $349[Android Headlines]
Jul 31
The Pixel 9’s chip upgrade may be a modest one.Android Authority details Google’s G4 Tensor chip with seemingly minor changes from the previous generation, along with the addition of Samsung’s Exynos 5400 modem that could enable satellite connectivity for Pixel 9 phones.
It looks like the upcoming lineup may start with 128GB of storage as well, with options for up to 1TB on the pricier Pixel 9 Pro, according to Android Headlines.
Jul 26
Pixel 9’s ‘Add Me’ feature puts you in a group photo even when you’re not there
Image: OnLeaks via Android HeadlinesWhile 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.
Read Article >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 phantom-like image of the two friends standing beside her. Her friend snaps a photo, and boom, she appears in the picture as if she were there the entire time.
Jul 25
New leak spoils Google’s upcoming Pixel 9 event
Image: GoogleYet 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.
Read Article >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 eight-inch display when unfolded, along with 16GB of RAM. All devices are expected to come with Google’s new G4 Tensor chip.
Jul 20
‘Pixel Satellite SOS’ might include two years of free service.Just when you thought we’d learned (and seen) everything there is to know about the Pixel 9 lineup, Android Authority reveals details about iPhone-like satellite features hinted at within Android 15 beta 4.
There’s notification text saying, “Your Pixel has been updated to support satellite communication,” and other text about two years of free satellite service, although that may be just placeholder text.
Pixel Satellite SOS is coming, but it won’t be free for long (APK teardown)[Android Authority]
Jul 18
Google reveals the Pixel 9 Pro Fold before it can leak again
Image: GoogleJust 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.
Read Article >Google’s teaser video clearly shows double-stacked lenses for the rear camera module as well as the outside screen and hinge.
Jul 18
Google solves its Pixel 9 Pro leaks by just showing the phone early
Image: GoogleGoogle 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.
Read Article >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.
Jul 16
Here’s a very clear real-world look at Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Image: NCCThere 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 2Pixel 9 Pro Fold.Read Article >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 OnePlus Open. The outer display still looks very usable in terms of how much screen real estate you’ve got to work with, but it’s definitely taller than before.
Jul 16
The Pixel 9 Pro could get a 50MP selfie cam
The Pixel 8 (left) and Pixel 8 Pro (right). Photo by Allison Johnson / The VergeThe 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.
Read Article >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 device used in this video appears to be the same leaked hardware the account showed off last week.
Jul 15
The Google Pixel 9 just leaked again
The purported Pixel 9 Pro XL (left) and the Pixel 9 (right). Image: pixo_unpacking via TikTokWe 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.
Read Article >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 compared to the Pixel 9’s two cameras.
Jul 13
FCC docs show Pixel 9 phones with built-in Thread radios.That’s according to 9to5Google. As it happens, Android 15 may support directly controlling smart home devices with your phone via Thread, a key component of the Matter smart home protocol.
Pixel 9 phones wouldn’t be alone — Apple put Thread radios in the iPhone 15 Pro phones, too.
Jul 4
Google might fix its fingerprint scanner woes with the Pixel 9
It should be less of a farce to unlock the next generation of Google Pixel phones. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeGoogle’s upcoming Pixel 9 lineup will reportedly feature a faster, more reliable ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, according to Android Authority. It would replace the optical under-display fingerprint sensor that Google introduced on the Pixel 6 with the newer technology that’s capable of reading even wet or oily fingerprints.
Read Article >The switch could also address some of the widespread issues that users have experienced when trying to unlock their Pixel devices, with some people saying that light levels and finger dryness can impact the reliability of the previous optical reader. Optical scanners are the oldest method of reading fingerprints. They work by flashing light against the user’s finger and then visually detecting patterns and ridges on the surface — meaning any changes like dirt or blemishes can interfere with the process.
Jul 2
The Pixel 9’s ‘Google AI’ is like Microsoft Recall but a little less creepy
The Pixel 9 could come with a new camera bump. Image: OnLeaks via 91MobilesThe next generation of Pixel phones could come with new “Google AI” features, including one that sounds a little like Microsoft’s controversial Recall tool. As reported by Android Authority, Google is working on a “Pixel Screenshots” feature that can “save and process helpful details” from your screenshots, allowing you to search through them.
Read Article >However, unlike Microsoft Recall, which automatically captures what you’re doing on your device, Google’s version would only process the screenshots taken manually — which should immediately make it less creepy-feeling than Recall. Microsoft delayed the rollout of Recall on Windows 11 after security experts raised concerns about the feature. Even though Google AI may only use the screenshots you take, it could raise similar concerns based on how the information is processed and stored.
Jul 2
Pixel in pink.One user on X shows off what appears to be the Pixel 9 in a shade of bubblegum pink. Google is expected to reveal its new Pixel lineup during a surprise hardware event on August 13th.
Jun 25
Google announces surprise Pixel 9 hardware event in August
Photo: Vjeran Pavic / The VergeIf you’re waiting to see the Pixel 9, Pixel Watch 3, or other new Google hardware, then August 13th could be a big day for you because look what just hit our inboxes:
Read Article >And this teaser posted by Google titled “AI… meet IX at Made by Google” makes the event’s purpose even clearer.
May 13
Google’s Pixel 9 lineup appears in hands-on photos five months early
Image: RozetkedIt’s a day that ends in Y, so naturally, we’re dealing with yet another Google Pixel hardware leak. This time, the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL can be seen side by side in new images from Rozetked — a full five months before Google’s typical October release timeframe.
Read Article >I have many questions about how and why these units are out in the world so early, but here we are. And I know a lot of you are no doubt eyeing that regular 9 Pro, which will finally put Google’s very best camera chops into a normal-sized phone. Meanwhile, the 9 Pro XL looks a fair bit taller than Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Apr 19
This might be Google’s Pixel 9 Pro, complete with 16GB of RAM.We’ve seen purported renders of the Pixel 9, now 9to5Google points out Rozetked (also a source for Pixel 3 era leaks) photos of a prototype 6.1-inch Pixel 9 Pro.
In a picture of the boot screen, it says the “caiman” device has 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM onboard (up from 12GB on the Pixel 8 Pro), along with 128GB of storage.
Image: RozetkedApr 15
Pixel 9 Pro Fold?That’s apparently the name of what we’ve been calling the Pixel Fold 2 for the past year, according to Android Authority. Google is reportedly adding a Pixel 9 Pro XL to its lineup, too.
Exclusive: 'Pixel 9 Pro Fold' could be Google's next foldable, not Fold 2[Android Authority]
Apr 14
Google’s Pixel 9 may get an Apple-like satellite SOS feature
Image: OnLeaks / 91MobilesGoogle could be adding a feature very similar to Apple’s Emergency SOS feature to the Pixel 9 and the next Pixel Fold. That’s according to leaker Kamila Wojciechowska, who writes for Android Authority that the company would partner with T-Mobile to offer the feature but may add other providers later.
Read Article >Just like Apple’s system, Google’s SOS feature would reportedly present future Pixel owners with a series of questions to ascertain what’s happening, rather than let users thumb one out. A video in the Android Authority article features the animation Google will display to users to help them get the phone aligned with a satellite.
Mar 27
Google’s Pixel 9 will reportedly come in three sizes this fall
Image: OnLeaks / 91MobilesGoogle plans to shake up its smartphone strategy in 2024 by releasing three different models of the upcoming Pixel 9. That’s according to 91mobiles, with the site now claiming that the renders published earlier this year (created by OnLeaks) were in fact of the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro “XL” — and not the regular Pixel 9, which it’s sharing for the first time in new images today.
Read Article >Google used the XL branding for its bigger Pixels until around 2019, but it went away with the one-size Pixel 5 and stayed gone when the company pivoted to the “Pro” name starting in 2021. Now it sounds like Google will follow more of an iPhone strategy and split the Pro tier into two different sizes, and resurrecting the XL moniker makes sense in that case.