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Pixel 10 leaked renders hint at bold new colours for Google's next flagship

Pixel 10 leaked renders hint at bold new colours for Google's next flagship

India Today2 days ago
Google's next flagship smartphone — the Pixel 10 — is coming soon, and if the latest leaks are accurate, we're in for a mix of small surprises. While the overall look of the phone doesn't seem to have changed much, Google is shaking things up in two areas: colours and cameras. As per a report by Android Headlines, Google is expected to drop three of the Pixel 9 shades this year and bring in a few bold, bright new ones. There's also a new camera setup on the back, with a third lens now showing up on the base Pixel model — something we haven't seen before.advertisementLet's talk colours first. The Pixel 9 came in Peony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, and Obsidian. According to the leak, the Pixel 10 will only keep Obsidian. Peony, Wintergreen, and even Porcelain — a staple shade in Google's smartphone lineup for years — are likely being replaced. In their place, we'll get three fresh options: Indigo, Frost, and Limoncello. Frost is a soft, muted blue, quite similar to the iPhone 15's blue shade from a couple of years ago. Indigo brings back memories of the original Google Pixel, which also came in blue. It has a deep, rich look that makes the phone stand out. And Limoncello? It's almost like a parrot green — more like the Pixel 7's green than the Pixel 9's Wintergreen.There's a change in the camera deco too. While the size of the camera bar is about the same, the glass covering it is bigger. That's because Google is finally adding a third lens — a telephoto camera — to the regular Pixel 10. Until now, a dedicated telephoto lens has only been available on the Pro models. It's worth noting that all the sensors in the Pixel 10 will be smaller this year, possibly to make the Pro models stand out more. The primary sensor is a 48-megapixel paired with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide and a 10.8-megapixel telephoto sensor — borrowed from the Pixel 9a and 9 Pro Fold.
The Pixel 10 is expected to be announced on August 20, with pre-orders opening the same day. Shipping is likely to start on August 28.Beyond the Pixel 10, Google is also expected to unveil three more devices — including the Pixel 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold. The Pixel Watch 4 is also expected, with reports suggesting it may come in two sizes this time. Powered by Android 16, we might also see deeper AI features, updated widgets, and more visual tweaks thanks to Material 3 Expressive. Google might also show off new charging accessories and the budget-friendly Pixel Buds 2a.- Ends
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