While I wasn’t expecting a major design shakeup, Google revealed the design of its new Pixel phone, almost a month before the official launch event.
You can take a look for yourself on the front page of the Google Store. A short video teaser reveals one of the upcoming Pixel 10 smartphones. The device bears a similar appearance to the Pixel 9, with a back design that makes the camera unit protrude from the frame, similar to the Pixel 9 Pro. Oh, and an additional camera — if this is the base Pixel 10. Leaks suggest Google will equip all of its phones with telephoto cameras in 2025, but it’s still possible the phone in the video is a Pixel 10 Pro.
Under a month until we find out.
— Mat Smith
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