Less than a month before the Pixel 10’s launch, Google appears to have unveiled the full lineup. While “poking around” on the Google Play Store on Android on Wednesday, Android Authority claimed to have discovered a banner showing the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold. Since the banner isn’t now visible directly on the Play Store, Android Authority probably had to take further measures to make it available.
Nevertheless, the words “Meet the new Pixel 10 Series” are displayed prominently alongside all four devices. The original Pixel 10 is displayed in brilliant blue, whereas the Pixel 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold, and 10 Pro look to be in the silver-blue “Moonstone” hue.
The devices featured in the banner’s shapes and colors complement the flurry of leaks that have surfaced in recent weeks, including the teaser that Google itself released. Additionally, the banner advertises a $50 discount deal on the smartphones that is valid through October 13.
According to rumors, Google plans to improve the Pixel 10 series in a number of ways, like as dustproofing the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, adding a third camera to the regular Pixel 10, and increasing the specifications of the Pixel 10 Pro. On August 20, Google will unveil its Pixel 10 lineup at its Made by Google event.
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Prior to its major August 20 launch, Google has provided us with our first official look at the new Pixel 10 Pro. On the Google Store website, a brief 13-second animation demonstrates how the number “10” transforms into the phone’s camera bar. With a temperature sensor beneath the flash, it is obvious that this is the Pixel 10 Pro.
The phone’s new color, “Moonstone,” is revealed in the teaser. Compared to last year’s Hazel green, it appears to be a little more vibrant shade of blue-gray. Shiny side rails, which give the phone a high-end, polished appearance, are also seen in the video.
Google Pixel 10 will be available on August 20
Google is giving new email subscribers a bonus offer in addition to the teaser. You will receive a coupon code that you can use on the Google Store beginning August 20 if you register on the Pixel 10 page. Until September 4, 2025, or while supplies remain, the code is in effect.
The promotion may only be used once per customer on a Pixel 10 device that qualifies, and it is only available to new customers. It is not possible to use the discount code on other Google services or products. Given that this deal is available everywhere, the Pixel 10 series may launch globally.
Many people are excited to see if the Pixel 10 Pro can rival Samsung’s newest Galaxy devices as the launch approaches. We won’t know everything until the event on August 20.
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The Phone by Google app is receiving an M3 Expressive overhaul on WearOS, much like it does on Android.
The in-call screen has been updated for users to see. The end call button clings to the display’s lower border. For a larger touch target that is useful on this small screen, it is larger than the current circle.
The call duration appears at the center of the same line, while the mute and three-dot overflow buttons are positioned farther up the screen.
Similar updates occur when you dial a number. Presumably, M3 Expressive will also be added to the Google Phone Wear OS homescreen. On the watches we looked at today, this is not currently generally available.
These are minor updates that match the phone’s redesigned in-call screen. Although it is no longer a grid, the “More” menu is now a list similar to Call Assist. The incoming call screen, which allows users to choose between a left/right slide or buttons to answer calls, is the most significant improvement.
While some beta users already have the Home, Keypad, and Voicemail bottom bar, others have Material 3 Expressive’s complete redesign.
Google Pixel Watch 3
The Google Pixel Watch 3 is designed for performance, with advanced fitness from Fitbit; the 45mm screen is twice as bright and 40% larger than before, making it easier to see your stats and info
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With the Pixel 9 series and new Android upgrades, the notoriously bug-ridden Google Pixel devices have begun to improve. Nevertheless, people continue to report new flaws in Pixel phones, and this time it appears to be related to the alarm clock, which is one of the most crucial features of the device.
Angry Pixel users have taken to Reddit to complain that their devices’ alarms are not sounding as planned. After the time their alarm was intended to sound, users are complaining that their Pixel displays a “Missed alarm” warning, stating that the “Alarm didn’t fire owing to an unexplained reason.”
If you have a Pixel, you might not want to trust your morning alarm – alarm bug returned
Although the problem doesn’t appear to be widespread yet, other users in the Reddit post reported that it happened to them, with some saying it happened “a few times,” indicating that it’s not an isolated incident.
A Redditor claims that Google has not been able to reproduce the problem and “is not looking for a remedy” at this time, despite some customers contacting Google support. Perhaps because it’s not common, but Google might investigate if enough reports surface. The majority of people who encountered this problem were using the stable version of Android rather than the Android Beta program.
However, alarm-related complaints from Google Pixel owners are not new. In March 2025, a similar issue with alarms turning off on their own was reported by Pixel 9 customers. But this time, it appears that a system malfunction is keeping the alert from going off at all.
Although I haven’t yet encountered the alarm bug on my Pixel 9 (which is on the most recent Android 16 QPR1 beta), there are enough reports to indicate that many users are likely affected. There isn’t a solution as of now, but as a precaution, you could want to set backup alarms on other gadgets, such as smartwatches or smart home hubs.
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Even though the Google Pixel 10 series is only a month away, leaks of the Pixel 10a, a phone that is probably going to come much later than the Pixel 10 lineup, are already appearing. We may have just seen Google’s upcoming midrange phone for the first time thanks to a recent leak.
The “Google Pixel 10A engineering back cover” has already been sold by a seller on the Chinese auction site Goofish, as Android Authority first noticed. Even though the item is now listed as “sold out” and the image quality is not very good, it does provide an early peek at the Pixel 10a’s back panel and potential design.
We get our first look at the Pixel 10a design thanks to a leaked back panel.
Based on the picture, it should come as no surprise that the Pixel 10a and Pixel 9a share a lot of design similarities. With the Pixel 9a, Google abandoned the recognizable camera visor design in favor of a more flat, minimalistic style, and it looks like the Pixel 10a will continue that trend.
The dual-camera cutout in the picture is identical to that of the Pixel 9a. There isn’t a significant difference to be seen here, save from the flash being a little bit farther to the right of the camera module than it was on the Pixel 9a.
Despite my distaste for the Pixel 9a’s appearance, it appears that Google is continuing to use its more straightforward design for a second year. Even the Pixel 10 series hasn’t arrived yet, so keep in mind that the Pixel 10a is still months away, so don’t be too surprised by these rumors.
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Installing the most recent Android 16 update is crucial if you possess a Google Pixel 6a.
After some Pixel 6a owners reported their devices catching fire, this required software update, which goes live globally today (July 8), will reduce the chance of the dangerous battery overheating. On the social news site Reddit, several Pixel 6a owners have shared their terrifying experiences.
“Just in the middle of the night, my Pixel 6a caught fire. I had it charging on my bedside table. Fortunately, I don’t sleep too deeply, and I was awakened by the sound of hot gas erupting from the battery. One Reddit user posted in a community devoted to the beloved Google Pixel brand, “There was a fireball on my nightstand about two seconds later.”
“I was startled awake at 4am by the sound of my phone screaming its overheating noise at the volume I’d set for my alarm, along with the odd sound of the phone’s internal components blasting out the right side, along with the horrifying smell of burning chemicals and electronics,” says another post that is similar.
“I was initially perplexed by everything, but I easily located the phone in the dark. I threw it away from me into the tile floor, and it was so hot that I’m not sure how I didn’t get burned.
That moved it closer to my smoke detector and away from combustible objects, causing it to go off a moment later. I switched on a light, reached for the non-melting part of the phone, and threw the still-smoking, sizzling Pixelbomb into my concrete patio. Before I could remove the phone from the charger and put it on the floor, I found out that it had actually caused a little fire on some of my garments.
“I would have been battling a nasty house fire if I hadn’t been a few feet away from the phone to respond as fast as I did. It will be disastrous if someone is unable to swiftly take their burning phone and place it to a non-flammable surface.
Google has taken action since there have been enough of these reports. Google’s latest software update will lower the device’s total battery capacity after 400 charging cycles in order to prevent this overheating issue.
Google clarifies in an online support post regarding the problem that “you will not experience the battery-related changes and the new features will stay dormant, even though the update is installed, until your battery reaches this point.”
A “charge cycle” is the process of consuming and recharging 100% of the battery’s capacity, though not necessarily all at once, for those who are unaware. It would only be considered one full charge cycle, for instance, if you used 50% of your battery one day, recharged it, and then used 50% again the next day before charging.
Google claims that Pixel 6a owners will be alerted when their device has completed 375 cycles of charging, alerting them to the impending activation of its new battery management capabilities. You may experience slightly slower charging speeds and a shorter battery life when these safety precautions are in place.
According to Google, you may also experience “short-term changes to how the battery-level indicator on your phone shows your battery capacity as your phone learns its revised battery capacity.” For this reason, you should not rely solely on the percentage of your phone’s battery that appears in the corner when determining whether you need to top it up.
After 400 charge cycles, the new limitations won’t apply to all Pixel 6as. According to Google, the new restriction would only be applied to “impacted devices” that over the 400 recharge level.
The specifics of what else qualifies a Pixel 6a as a “impacted device” have not been provided.
Google is providing a free battery replacement if the required Android 16 update determines that your Pixel 6a is affected by battery problems. To find out whether your Pixel 6a qualifies, follow the instructions in this support guide.
By changing the battery, the overheating and swelling problems should be resolved, and your Pixel 6a’s battery life won’t be artificially restricted. Beginning July 21, walk-in or mail-in repair centers in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Singapore, Japan, and India will offer free battery replacement.
Your Google Pixel 6a could get a new free battery
Google might not offer a free battery replacement if your Pixel 6a displays any of the following traits:
If your Pixel 6a device exhibits other forms of damage, like liquid damage, exposure to sharp objects, or excessive force, it may not qualify for a battery replacement at no charge under this program
If your phone has out-of-warranty damage, such as display or cover glass cracks, then there may be a fee to repair your phone. Before we start any repairs, we’ll provide a cost estimate. You then have the option to proceed with the repair or have your device returned to you
Reports of battery bloating and even the documented occurrence of a Google-designed device catching fire first surfaced in May, marking the beginning of the Pixel 6a’s battery issues.
Google has already experienced battery issues with its Pixel range. To prevent similar problems with the lithium-ion cell, Google released an Android update earlier this year that reduced the battery life of its low-cost Pixel 4a.
In that instance, Google provided a choice between an £80 store credit to be used towards the purchase of a new Pixel phone from the Google Store, a £40 one-time cash payment, or a free battery replacement service for the Pixel 4a.
And Google Pixel owners’ battery problems don’t stop there. The California-based business has started a comprehensive repair program to address the Pixel 7A’s battery swelling problems. The United States, India, Canada, Germany, Japan, Singapore, and the United Kingdom all have walk-in centers to address battery issues.
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In August 2025, Google is anticipated to introduce the Pixel 10 Series along with more accessories. Arsène Lupin (@MysteryLupin) recently leaked information on X (previously Twitter) about the storage options, colors, and accessories that will be available for the Pixel 10 range and Pixel Watch 4.
Pixel 10 Series: Storage Capacities and Color Options
Pixel 10
Storage: 128GB, 256GB
Comes in four colors: Obsidian, Frost, Lemongrass, and Indigo — representing black, blue, yellow, and purple.
Pixel 10 Pro
Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Comes in four colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Moonstone, and Jade — representing black, white, gray, and green.
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Same colors as Pixel 10 Pro.
Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Comes in two colors: Moonstone and Jade — representing gray and green.
The foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold may include a 1TB storage option and is expected in Moonstone and Jade finishes.
Pixel Watch 4: Sizes, Connectivity, and Colors
The Pixel Watch 4 will be available in Wi-Fi and LTE versions; wearable 5G connectivity is still not accessible. There are two sizes available: 41mm and 45mm. There will be four case colors and matching bands on the watch:
Case Colors:
Black (Obsidian)
Gold (Lemon)
Silver (Iris and Porcelain)
Moonstone (Gray)
Band Colors and Styles:
2-Tone Leather Band: Jade
Active Band: Iris, Lemongrass, Moonstone
Active Sport Band: Indigo, Lemongrass, Moonstone, Peony
Crafted Leather Band: Moonstone
Metal Mesh Band: Matte Black, Polished Silver
Performance Loop Band: Moonstone
Woven Band: Indigo
Gradient Stretch Bands are sized 1 to 5 and come in the following colors: Lemongrass/Frost, Moonstone, Obsidian/Hazel, and Peony/Iris.
This year’s lineup shows a full color refresh, including multi-color gradient stretch bands.
Pixel Buds: New Color Variants
Pixel Buds 2a: Available in Hazel, Strawberry, Iris, and Fog Light, representing green, red, purple, and light blue, respectively.
Pixel Buds Pro 2: Sterling (Gray)
While the Buds Pro 2 add a new Sterling color that matches the Pixel 10 Pro design, Google appears to be sticking with the Pixel Buds 2a as the more economical A-Series alternative starting in 2021.
Charging Accessories
Google Pixel Charger available in “Rock Candy” (White), likely a charging puck similar to Apple’s MagSafe.
Google Pixel Wireless Charger, expected as the successor to Pixel Stand (3).
According to recent leaks, the once speculated “Pixelsnap Charger with Stand” has been replaced or rebranded.
Pixel 10 launch date
Pre-orders for the Pixel are scheduled to begin on August 20, 2025. It is anticipated that shipping will start on August 28, 2025.
Since these data are based on leaks, they are not official and could change as the launch date draws near.
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Last month, Google unveiled the first stable version of Android 16, which included a number of new features. One of these is Live Updates, which shows real-time activity notifications on the lock screen of an Android phone. More details concerning this feature have now been released by the tech giant. In Android 16, live updates can be added to apps that provide services like food delivery, ride sharing, and phone calls, but not for marketing or promotions.
Live Updates in Android 16
Live Updates is modeled after the iPhone’s Live Activities feature. It gives notifications for an activity that has a clear start and end time and is currently underway. Google clarified on its developer page that the feature’s primary goal is to provide time-sensitive notifications rather than historical events.
Active navigation, continuous phone calls, tracking food deliveries, and tracking ride-sharing via their corresponding Android apps are a few of its use cases. These alerts, which provide information like tracking or ETA (estimated time of arrival), will appear on the lock screen of the Android handset.
According to the tech giant, it does away with the necessity of unlocking the phone in order to check the status. For instance, Google Maps will display directions in the home screen’s status chip when navigation is active, while Live Update on the lock screen will provide the trip’s current status and additional directions.
However, developers need to make sure that Live Updates only show actions that the user has deliberately triggered and should only show up if the activity requires the user’s attention for the duration of the update.
The company also described the Live Updates feature’s improper usage cases. Ads, promotions, chat messages, future calendar events, and alerts are all incompatible with it. Developers can leverage other OS components, like conventional notifications, for these. If they want to give users faster access to their app’s features, they can use the Quick Settings tile and app widgets.
However, there are several exceptions. Live updates may be triggered if a user signs up for an activity that has a time limit or buys concert or airplane tickets in advance, but only when the scheduled event is about to happen.
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The design of Google’s next Pro series phones, the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, will remain similar to that of the Pixel 9 Pro from the previous year—almost identical, in my opinion. According to Android Headlines, the Pixel 10 Pro XL will have a 6.8-inch screen with a higher PMW, while the Pixel 10 Pro will have a 6.3-inch screen.
Both have a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits and employ LTPO technology with refresh rates ranging from 1 to 120 Hz. Each device’s front and rear are covered by Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The latest Tensor G5 processor and 16GB of RAM are used inside both Pro variants. The primary distinction is in storage: the Pixel 10 Pro will come with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB variants, albeit not all colors will support 1TB. The Pixel 10 Pro XL will only come with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB of storage instead of the 128GB option.
With a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide, and a 48-megapixel 5x telephoto lens, the camera configuration is essentially the same as it was the previous year. There will be macro capabilities for both telephoto and ultrawide cameras.
Surprisingly, the Pixel 10 Pro’s 4,870mAh battery is marginally smaller than the Pixel 10’s, most likely due to the larger cooling vapor chamber. According to the source, the Pixel 10 Pro XL would have the biggest Pixel battery ever—5,200mAh. Given that the Pro XL is supposedly just a larger version of the Pro, I think the 29W and 39W charging speeds for the Pro and Pro XL are a significant difference.
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With Google’s surprise and abrupt hike in trade-in prices, now is an excellent time to exchange your damaged Pixel 6a for $524. You won’t find a better deal elsewhere.
The Pixel 6a’s battery will be throttled by a necessary update that Google is releasing on July 8th, for those who are unaware. This is a reaction to earlier this year’s allegations of phones overheating. The Pixel 4a experienced a similar issue, and the upgrade eventually reduced the phone’s battery life to a few hours.
According to Google, the Pixel 6a’s battery capacity will be lowered after 400 charge cycles or if the device is found to be impacted by the issue. Depending on where you live, the search company will replace your battery for free. But, utilizing the greatest trade-in offer I’ve seen this year is a better choice.
Google U.K. introduced a new campaign last week that increases trade-in pricing, meaning that phones that are effectively dead will get a sizable payoff. The regular Pixel 9 costs up to £675 ($920.50), the Pixel 9 Pro and XL versions cost £820 ($1118.24), and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold costs £1,045 ($1425.07). In addition to its standard trade-in assessments, Google claims that this adds a bonus of between £200 ($272.58) and £400 ($545.16).
Google will give you more money for your old phone
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Pixel 9 Pro with Gemini is the most powerful Pixel yet, and now comes in two sizes; it has a pro-level camera and it’s engineered by Google, so it gets the best of Google AI first
The company will pay £384 ($523.78) for your Pixel 6a. You won’t get anything like that for a Pixel 6a unless you con someone on eBay by sending them a broken Pixel 6a instead of an iPhone 14 (don’t do that). This is a good offer that I haven’t seen from Google or any other manufacturer before, if you’re not put off by their battery-related antics.
Google Pixel 7 Pro – £454 ($618.75)
Google Pixel 6 Pro – £415 ($565.60)
Google Pixel 5 – £377 ($513.81)
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max – £657 ($895.42)
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max – £447 ($609.21)
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra – £517 ($704.62)
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus – £373 ($508.36)
Google releases the battery restricting update on July 8th, which also happens to be the day the offer finishes. But don’t worry, there will be more in the future given the scope and regularity of Google, Samsung, and Amazon’s promotional offers.
