Google sees the Pixel brand succeeding like never before in 2024, setting the stage for a big year in 2025. Here’s what to expect from the Google Pixel as 2025 approaches.
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Google’s upcoming Pixel release
Google’s annual budget will be released in the first row pixel 9a which is allegedly Coming in March 2025This device is said to stick with Same price point and some minor specification changesBut will ultimately be quite similar. The biggest change is in the design, which appears to be To remove the unrecognizable camera bar Which Google has used on its last few generations of Pixel.
Another leak reveals four new Pixel 10 series devices Coming at the end of the year. will include pixel 10, pixel 10 pro, pixel 10 pro xlAnd pixel 10 pro foldThere there were rumors some time ago that one Flip-Style Folding Pixel Could come in 2025, but there’s less evidence on it after that time.
Something that likely won’t be coming in 2025 is a new Pixel tablet, as Google’s plans for a sequel have reportedly been shelved (though future tablets could still arrive).
Furthermore, it is also very likely that we will get a pixel watch 4 Sometime in the new year, there’s always the possibility of new earbuds. Assuming Google wants to keep that budget option available, the Pixel Buds A-series are definitely going to be refreshed, but there’s no word on that yet. there they are also elusive pixel tablet accessoriesstylus and keyboard, who keep coming to the surfaceBut has not been released.
Early release of Android 16 (for everyone)
Google has already confirmed that Android 16 Will be released much earlier than previous releasesThe company noted that this will “better align with the device launch schedule”, strongly hinting that the Pixel 10 will likely stick with its August release window as established by 2024’s Pixel 9 series.
By the end of 2025, there will be another “minor SDK” release for Android 16.
currently, Android 16 is preparing for its beta release, which will start in January Ahead of final construction coming some time after April 2025.
This update is also notable because it applies everywhere, as Google is bringing this release to every Tensor-powered Pixel phone, including the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Recently got an extended timeline for updates,
Google Tensor’s next big step
One of the most important things coming to the Google Pixel in 2025 is a big step up for Tensor chips. as mentionedGoogle is moving from a partnership with Samsung, which provided a base in Exynos for the Tenor chipset, to a completely custom design that Google will produce through TSMC.
In theory, this should boost battery life through improved efficiency, as well as provide an opportunity for Google to focus even more closely on its priorities for what the Pixel chipset should do.
We already know a lot about the “Tensor G5”.
Leaks have revealed that the chip will be based on A 3nm process at TSMC and there will be one more 1+5+2 CPU core configurationGoogle is said to be transitioning to TSMC Significant efficiency improvementsGoogle is focusing internally on this, as the company acknowledged Overheating is the main reason for Pixels coming back in leaked documentsTensor G5 is also said to be used modem from mediatek and support 4K60 video with HDR,
Project Astra and more Gemini
AI remains a major focus for Google in the Pixel lineup and Google will expand on it further in 2025. are definitely Very Gemini features are coming, but one of the most important is Project Astra, which Google says Will come in 2025.
Project Astra was First shown at Google I/O 2024and is a major focus of Google’s Android XR Initiative.
what are you looking forward to?
What else could come in 2025? Looking at the software side of things, there’s a lot of scope for Google to introduce new features, especially in Gemini. In terms of hardware, there’s always the possibility that Pixel tablet plans could change, or that Google actually has a flip phone hiding in the wings. But, as it stands today, there is no solid evidence for this.
Which Pixel release are you looking forward to in 2025?
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