Google works on fix to deal with Pixel 5's battery indicator issue

While the battery is a significant update on the Pixel 5, it seems there's an issue on the software side. Users have been reporting that the battery indicator gets stuck at showing a certain percentage even after some time has passed. 9to5Google reports that a unit of one of their writers took over three hours to go from 100% to 99%.

Google acknowledges that this is a known bug and it promises to roll out an update to fix this problem. One temporary remedy is to restart the phone and plug it into a charger to correct the percentage it shows.

Google Pixel 5 unboxing video shows up online as the phone's pre-order goes live

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The Google Pixel 5 was first teased by Google when it launched the Pixel 4a in August. But now, the handset is official, and an unboxing video has already surfaced online ahead of its release. In Canada, the handset will cost $799 and will be available starting October 29.

The unboxing video shows the phone itself, charger, USB-C to USB-C cable, and USB-C to USB-A converter. 

It gives us a better look at the Pixel 5's 6-inch 2,340 x 1,080 OLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and its 8-megapixel hole-punch selfie camera. 

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Google Pixel 5 leaks on official Japanese Twitter account

Ahead of its September 30 "Launch Night In," the Google Pixel 5's image gets leaked on the company's official Twitter in Japan. The tweet has since been taken down, but it also showed the price of the handset in the country. The tweet had a brief video that showed Google's focus on 5G and the "new design" of the Pixel 5. The tweet was most likely a misfire because it mentioned Google links to a page that isn't live yet. 

In Japan, the Pixel 5 will cost ¥74,800, which is approximately $948 in Canada. But the phone is rumoured to cost around $700 here. Perhaps, the higher price is because of taxes and other dues. But it is closer to the estimated US price, which is between $600 to $700.

Source: 9to5Google

Google Pixel 4a and 4a 5G, Google Pixel 5 Sept. 25 release date in Germany leaked

A leaked photo of an internal Vodaphone document shows the reported release date of the upcoming Google Pixel 5, 4a 5G, and 4a phones in Germany. In the picture above, you can see that all three units will supposedly drop on September 25 in the country, which could also be the release date in other countries, including ours. This date also suggests that the public launch for the Google Pixel 5 and 4a 5G will be held soon. The tech giant did promise a fall release for the phones, so this rumoured launch will line up with that statement.

Source: Android Authority