Published 10:57 IST, July 29th 2018

Google might have accidentally leaked its biggest Pixel upgrade ever. Read more

Google's 'accidental' leak might have hinted sufficient for us to predict how the new phone might be like. 

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Google's latest leak might have hinted sufficient features for us to predict how new phone in its flagship model's line-up might be like. 

news that was picked up by 9to5Google stated that latest leak of Google app might have hinted a ton of new features that would be available in new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL.

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One of biggest revelations is most awaited wireless charging for phone. 

On examining code purportedly from latest update of Google App it was found out that Google was planning for a new 'Pixel Stand'. This might gain access to Google Assistant and would enable phone to be used a smart speaker while its display would become a contextual, glanceable screen in response to questions asked, something akin to an Amazon Echo. 

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However, Pixel owner would be expected to provide explicit permission to access ir data. 

code within Google's previous update that was launched in June revealed a new inclusion codenamed 'dreamliner' which hinted that tech giant was working on a wireless charging dock. Considering that neir of its predecessors h wireless charging, it could be assumed that upcoming model might have new feature. 

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A look into appearance of upcoming model shows that phone would sport a bezel-less display similar to that of iPhone X and One Plus 6. ditionally, phone seems to be possessing two front cameras in tch along with ear-piece of phone. 

Credits: XDA Forums

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Protos of upcoming model show that it would have a gloss and matte glass back, compared to metal and glass back of its immediate predecessors. A similar transition was me by Apple from metal to glass with launch of iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X which was altered in order to enable conductivity required for wireless charging. 

upcoming Pixel 3's immediate predecessor put up a good show in market with smooth software, a long battery life, and a top-tch camera. question, in end, would be if upcoming model would compensate for its high prices. 

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new leak has surfaced a few days after tech giant was fined a whopping  4.3 billion Euros by European Commission for placing restrictions on its Android operating system.

This was highest fine that was levied on Silicon Valley company by European Commission. In 2017 company was slapped with a fine of 2.7 billion Euro penalty for anti-trust issues. 

 

09:42 IST, July 29th 2018