Google Pixel 3 And Pixel 3 XL Leak Again With Pixel Stand Wireless Charger, Detailed Renders

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At this point, it seems as though we've learned just about everything that we possibly can about Google's upcoming Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones. The phones have leaked heavily over the past few months and we've even gotten glimpses at some of the accessories that will be available for the Android Pie devices.

Now, notorious gadget leaker Evan Blass has posted two new renders that clearly show the fronts of both the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL. The former looks like a scaled down Pixel 2 XL in design, while the latter has fully embraced the notched display trend that has infected many of 2018's flagship smartphones. The renders also seemingly confirm the appearance of stereo speakers, with one speaker at the top of the phone, and one at the bottom.

The leak train continues with real-life images from Ishan Agarwal, who gives us a good look at the notched Pixel 3 XL. According to Agarwal, the device has a "frosted" glass back, a mint-colored power button, rear fingerprint sensor and a single rear camera (just like all of the Pixel phones that came before it).

If that wasn't enough with regards to the Pixel 3 devices, 9to5Google managed to pick apart Google app v8.22 where they discovered animations for the upcoming Pixel Stand. The Pixel Stand is a reportedly a wireless charging accessory for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, allowing it to stand upright while charging.

The Pixel Stand apparently invokes a slide show mode on the Pixel 3, which allow you to display a select number of photos while your device charges. In addition, there also appears to be a custom UI that displays calendar notifications, alarms, and messages (among other things) when docked.

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When it comes to hardware specs, it's expected that Google will include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with an undetermined amount of RAM (although 6GB to 8GB seems to be par for the course for current Android flagships). The Pixel 3 is expected to feature a 5.5-inch display, while the Pixel 3 XL will have a 6.2-inch display. When it comes to internal storage, we're expecting up to 256GB, although Google could surprise us with a 512GB SKU, matching the top capacities of the iPhone XS/XS Max and Galaxy Note 9.

However, all will be revealed on October 9th; that when Google has scheduled an event to show off the Pixel 3 family, and perhaps the rumored 

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Brandon received his first PC, an IBM Aptiva 310, in 1994 and hasn’t looked back since. He cut his teeth on computer building/repair working at a mom and pop computer shop as a plucky teen in the mid 90s and went on to join AnandTech as the Senior News Editor in 1999. Brandon would later help to form DailyTech where he served as Editor-in-Chief from 2008 until 2014. Brandon is a tech geek at heart, and family members always know where to turn when they need free tech support. When he isn’t writing about the tech hardware or studying up on the latest in mobile gadgets, you’ll find him browsing forums that cater to his long-running passion: automobiles.

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