Google’s Pixel 8 could cost more than Pixel 7

Google has not officially announced the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro yet, but they are expected to launch in early October. Tipster Yogesh Brar revealed the possible price and specs of the base Pixel 8 model, which seem to match the previous leaks.

The Pixel 8 could cost USD 649 - USD 699, which is USD 50- USD 100 more than the Pixel 7 launched last year. For that price, you would get a 6.17-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Tensor G3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB/256GB storage options. 

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 dummy shows changes to its foldable design

A new video reveals the design of the Galaxy Z Flip5, Samsung's upcoming clamshell smartphone. Leakspinner posted the video showing the phone in black and white colours, but they look like temporary covers for the phone. The video also gives us a glimpse of how the phone looks when folded shut. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is expected to have a new hinge mechanism that reduces the gap between the two halves of the screen when folded. However, the dummy in the video still shows a noticeable gap.

At least, the new hinge should improve the dust resistance of the phone, which is rumoured to have an IP58 rating. This means that some dust may enter the phone, but it won't affect its performance. Previous Z models only had water resistance (IPX8).

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Google’s Pixel chip dream faces delays and difficulties

Google has postponed its plan to launch a custom Pixel chip until 2025, at least according to a report by The Information. The delay is supposedly caused by the challenges faced by the Tensor team, which is developing the chip in-house, in terms of employees, coordination, and design. The Tensor team had to cancel several projects and license some of its features to Samsung, which makes the modified Exynos chipsets for Pixel phones. 

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