New leak reveals 5 years of software updates for the Google Pixel 6
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New leak reveals 5 years of software updates for the Google Pixel 6
Another massive leak on the Google Pixel 6 reveals a new software policy for the phones and more features.
Based on the cached webpages of the Pixel 6 phones on Carphone Warehouse, the Pixel 6 phones are stated to come with at least 5 years of updates. It remains to be seen if this includes Android OS updates and/or security updates. Nonetheless, it is a step in the right direction if Google wants to compete with the Apple iPhones in delivering long-term software updates.
The other Google marketing materials also reveal a new feature, Magic Eraser. The feature enables you to remove photobombers and unwanted objects in Google Photos. Other features which have been reported previously are reiterated in the webpages:
- Google Tensor delivers up to 80% faster performance.
- Google Tensor works with the next-gen Titan M2 security chip for added protection against malicious attacks.
- The Pixel 6 has a brand new 50MP primary camera on the rear that can capture 150% more light than the Pixel 5.
- The Pixel 6 Pro has a brand new 50MP primary camera, a 48MP telephoto lens and a 12MP ultra-wide camera.
- The telephoto lens on the Pixel 6 Pro supports 4x optical zoom and Super Res Zoom of up to 20x.
- The selfie camera has a 94° field-of-view.
- The display is reinforced with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
- The Pixel 6 phones are rated IP68 for water and dust resistance.
Google is officially unveiling the Pixel 6 phones on 19 October (20 October, 1am Singapore Time).
