Google Pixel Release Date, News & Update: Phone Unveils On Oct.4; Specs, Price Points Inside

Google is expected to launch the newest Google Pixel phones that are suggested to replace Google Nexus devices. The newest devices from Google are anticipated to be the most powerful and first Google-branded smartphones of today.

The Google devices, previously codenamed Sailfish and Marlin, are speculated to arrive in two variants such as the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL. Google Pixel is presumed to have a 5-inch screen display while the Google Pixel XL would probably carry a 5.5-inch screen display. Both devices are rumored to be built by HTC with slim bezels on top and bottom of the device and an aluminum casing.

Google Pixel phones are speculated to arrive in three colors, black, white or silver and electric blue. It will apparently sport a USB-Type C connection that promotes faster charging. Additionally, the Google Pixel phones will also have a fingerprint scanner to allow users to unlock their devices easily.

Google Pixel phones are also expected to integrate Google's Android 7.1 Nougat with several feature updates such as round icons for apps, Express reported. As for the hardware, reports claimed that Google Pixel and Pixel XL will be powered by Snapdragon 821.

Both Google Pixel device will reportedly pack 4GB of RAM with 32GB storage capacity. Moreover, the main camera of Google Pixel phones are expected to sport Sony's IM378 sensor with 12MP. The front camera, on the other hand, will boast an IMX179 sensor with 8MP.

The price points of Google Pixel phones are not established at the moment but Android Police reported that the 5-inch Google Pixel smartphone will start selling at $649 for the 32GB storage capacity. Speculations also claimed that Google will sell Google-branded cases for their new smartphones.

Google is also expected to unveil the new generation of Chromecast that would reportedly support 4K video streaming and could also be connected to a TV through the HDMI port. Another Google technology expected to be revealed is Google's new software, Andromeda, which is an Android and Chrome OS merger.

Google's event is scheduled on Oct. 4 in San Francisco. What Google technology do you expect to see in the event? Let us know in the comments section below.

Check out some features of Google Pixel phones below.