Google Pixel 2 launch event: what to expect on October 4

Android Police didn’t debunk the rumor necessarily, but it believes there’s a strong likelihood this leaked “Google presentation” is a fabrication. Rumored to be called the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, the smartphones are definitely not the best-kept secret. Of course, there could be more, too.

Google is widely expected to increase the price of its flagship smartphone with the next-generation.

This one’s a given.

Recently, Google teased the launch of Google Pixel 2 by uploading a video on YouTube account with the caption “Funny You Should Ask”.

However, for those who were hoping for a massive trimming of the front bezels, get ready for disappointment. The device will have dual stereo speakers right on the front, which sounds a lot like an HTC thing to do. The website claims that it got the new information on Google’s new handsets from an “exclusive source”.

The smartphone is likely to feature the Edge Sense function as seen on the HTC U11 and this feature will be integrated into the left side of the smartphone.

The new model will incorporate a dual loudspeaker system and will dispense with the 3.5mm jack for audio, unlike previous models. But there are certainly more expensive phones out there.

If you take a look at the provided images, you will be able to see that the Pixel 2 will be considerably smaller than the Pixel 2 XL, which was to be expected. It’s entirely possible that Google is working on an Ultra Pixel phone to be released alongside the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, with the Ultra Pixel being the company’s true flagship for 2017.

Both the smartphones are also said to be ditching the headphone jack.

According the rumors, the Pixelbook will start at $1,199 (about £887, AU$1,496) and top out at $1,749 (about £1,294, AU$2,183). That’s where the Google Home mini comes in. If you are looking to trade-in your current Pixel or Pixel XL, the devices are eligible for the Google Store trade-in program. Other than this, the handset will look more or less like its predecessor.

Leaked images first appeared on Android blog DroidLife’s Twitter and appear to be product render shots – presumably for retailer use.

Also included in the 14.1 update were a dozen or so other improvements including proper file-based encryption support and a fix for the stock boot image backup not moving to its intended location.

Earlier this morning, we told you about one of the biggest Pixel 2 specs leaks so far, which seemingly revealed just about everything Android fans need to know about the hardware Google is about to unveil.