The latest Google Pixel 8 leaks point to Wi-Fi 7 and Night Sight for video

We assume we all know when the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are launching now – Wednesday, October 4 – however the leaks round this upcoming flagship carry on coming, and we have got a pair extra to report on.

First up, as relayed by seasoned tipster Mishaal Rahman (through Android Police), it seems as if each the brand new telephones are going to include help for the Wi-Fi 7 normal, which suggests they will have the ability to make the most of Wi-Fi 7 networking package when it begins showing on the scene (which ought to be later this yr).

Wi-Fi 7 for the Pixel 8 telephones had been rumored way back to July, and it is smart for the usual to be supported. As with each Wi-Fi normal improve, it means quicker speeds, extra bandwidth, and decrease latency, and we have got a Wi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7 explainer for you that outlines the variations.

The Wi-Fi 7 spec was revealed because the Pixel 8 handsets handed by means of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulatory physique within the US, however the identical paperwork counsel solely the Pixel 8 Pro will get ultra-wideband (UWB) help for extra correct gadget monitoring – which is odd if Google is planning to launch its personal AirTags quickly.

More Night Sight

The different Pixel 8 leak to emerge comes from 9to5Google, and it is truly two leaks in a single. Sources talking to the positioning say that the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro will certainly have a bodily SIM slot, regardless of earlier rumors that the handsets would solely help eSIMs.

Next, the Pixel 8 Pro is outwardly going to add Night Sight for video, which ought to imply higher particulars and clearer photographs for clips recorded in very low gentle. This will almost certainly be achieved by means of a mixture of the telephone’s rear digicam {hardware} and software program options constructed into the Camera app.

Night Sight for nonetheless photos has been accessible on Pixel telephones for years at this point, utilizing a number of exposures, specifically tuned algorithms, and machine studying to considerably enhance the standard of low gentle photos. The outcomes could be spectacular, and we’re wanting ahead to seeing the way it all works with video.

All will likely be revealed in a month or so, and you possibly can anticipate extra rumors and leaks between then and now. In the meantime, Apple has a particular occasion lined up for September 12, at which it is anticipated to unveil the iPhone 15.

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