Google legitimately has started sending out invites to the media for the October 9 event, which is speculated to see an official announcement about Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL devices. According to the report from The Verge, the American tech giant could launch the new upcoming Pixel 3 & Pixel 3 XL smartphones on the said date in New York. The official invite from Google hints about the new flagship devices with a phrase - ‘I <3 NY’, which imperceptibly signifies Pixel 3 in the form of heart emoticon. As the upcoming smartphones have already leaked online, the leading tech giant probably doesn’t have much to promote here. New Apple iPhone XS Concept Video Reveals Design Ahead of Launch.

As a reminder, the third generation Pixel smartphones have been spotted previously revealing essential details ahead of official launch. Also, the devices have been spotted on Taiwanese certification website – NCC, which was first located by 91Mobiles. The certification listing indicates that the hardware front of both the devices has been developed in-house by the tech-giant. New Google Pixel 3 XL Leaked Video Confirms Wireless Charging Feature.

On the specification front, the Pixel 3 smartphone is rumoured to feature a 5.5-inch display with 2160×1080 pixels of resolution and aspect ratio of 18:9. Powering the smartphone will be a Snapdragon 845 chipset, which is expected to be paired with the Adreno 630 GPU. The smartphone could be offered with a choice of 64GB or 128GB; however, there is no official word regarding the configurations of Pixel 3. The Pixel 3 is expected to pack a 2950mAh battery. On the camera front, the device is expected to sport a single 12.2MP sensor at the back along with an 8MP selfie shooter with a dual aperture of f/1.8 and f/2.2. Google Pixel 2 XL Users Facing Sudden Sluggishness After Android 9 Pie Update.

The Google Pixel 3 XL, on the other hand, will carry a more prominent 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a notch on the top. The Pixel 3 XL is also expected to bring similar camera specifications as that of Pixel 3. On the software front, both the phones will run Android Pie out-of-the-box. The company is also expected to reveal a host of new products at Google’s annual hardware event, which is scheduled for October 9.

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