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Specs, leaks, and everything else you need to know

Google Pixel 4 – Cameras

For the first time in the history of the Pixel series of phones, the Pixel 4 will feature multiple rear-facing cameras. Among these,we’ve confirmed that there will be a 12MP main sensor along with a 16MP telephoto camera. This telephoto lens, combined with the Google Camera app’s excellent Super Res Zoom feature that first premiered on the Pixel 3, should make forexceptional long-distance photos on the Pixel 4.

On the software side of things, we’ve learned that Google has planned at leasttwo major camera updates for the Google Pixel 4. The first of these is the inclusion of a new “Motion Mode” intended for taking DSLR-like photos with motion blur. We’re not yet sure if this is the same as the “McFly Mode” we’ve been tracking in the Google Camera app. The other planned improvement to the Pixel 4 camera is a massive upgrade to Night Sight to make it ready for astrophotography.

Google Pixel 4 – Specs

  • Display – 5.7-inch 90Hz display
  • Processor – Snapdragon 855
  • Memory – 6GB
  • Storage – 64GB / 128GB
  • Battery – 2,800 mAh
  • Audio – Stereo speakers
  • Security – Titan M

Google Pixel 4 – Release Date

The Pixel 4 has not yet been given a proper release date, but aleaked Verizon timeline points to an October release, just like most Pixel flagships. The company likely won’t share an official release date for the Pixel 4 until their fall hardware event.

Invitations to theMade by Google 2019 hardware event have gone out, and we now know that the event will take place on October 15th.

Google Pixel 4 – Leaks

Just like the Pixel 3 before it, the Pixel 4 is one of the most leaked phones in recent history. Our Ben Schoon has collected the countless leaks intoone massive historical record for your convenience.

Keep scrolling for the latest Pixel 4 leaks & news…

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Here’s how the Pixel 9 Pro XL compares to previous Pixels [Gallery]

Avatar for Damien WildeJul 31 2024 - 4:00 am PT

The Pixel 9 Pro XL haspractically leaked from every angle, but here’s how it compares to all the previous Google smartphones.

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Google’s Pixel 4 radio ads lead to another $8 million settlement in Texas

Avatar for Ben SchoonMay 15 2023 - 8:55 am PT

In 2019 Google was accused of running “deceptive” radio ads for its Pixel 4 series, and the company is now set to pay out $8 million in a settlement as a result.

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Pixel 4 postmortem: A 2023 retrospective [Video]

Avatar for Damien WildeApr 25 2023 - 9:00 am PT

Almost four full years after its launch, the Pixel 4 is no longer part of Google’s plans. It was the last true flagship until the launch of the Pixel 6 series in 2021. What worked and where does it stand today? Let’s find out.

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Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL get final update with February security patch

Avatar for Kyle BradshawFeb 6 2023 - 11:46 am PT
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Google has updated the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL for the final time, bringing the two phones up to the February 2023 security patch.

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Google spent $4.6 million on Pixel 4 radio ads that the FTC has deemed deceptive

Avatar for Abner LiNov 28 2022 - 1:43 pm PT

A lawsuit by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and seven states today alleges that radio ads for the Pixel 4 featured “made up testimonials by radio personalities.” 

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Pixel 4 and 4 XL dropped from Android Beta Program ahead of 13 QPR1

Avatar for Abner LiAug 31 2022 - 9:25 am PT

On Monday, Google updated the Android Beta Program website ahead of the next preview andteased Android 14 in the process. Another change today officially drops the Pixel 4 and 4 XL from the Android 13 Beta Program. 

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Android 13 breaks wireless charging for some Google Pixel owners, primarily Pixel 4

Avatar for Ben SchoonAug 19 2022 - 7:31 am PT
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Wireless charging has been a standard feature of flagship Pixel phones since 2018’s Pixel 3 series, but it seems that the most recent upgrade has partially broken the feature. According to some Pixel owners, wireless charging is broken following the Android 13 upgrade.

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How to install Android 13 on Google Pixel

Avatar for Ben SchoonAug 15 2022 - 10:25 am PT

Android 13 is now available for select Google Pixel devices ahead of rolling out to the wider Android ecosystem. While it’s not amajor upgrade, there’s a fair bit to get excited about – here’s how to install Android 13 on Google Pixel devices.

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How to install the Android 13 Beta on Google Pixel

Avatar for Ben SchoonJul 13 2022 - 10:05 am PT

Android 13 is following a different schedule compared to last year’s major update, and that resulted in the first Android 13 beta being released two weeks before its usual Google I/O debut. If you’re a Google Pixel owner, here’s how to install the Android 13 beta.

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Google’s Pixel 4 gets a new life as its face unlock cameras are used for Alzheimer’s research

Avatar for Ben SchoonJun 16 2022 - 12:36 pm PT
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We’re almost three full generations past Google’s Pixel 4 series – which was a flop – but the hardware isn’t gone for good.While we argue it deserves more software updates, the Pixel 4 and its face unlock cameras are being used to further medical research for diseases, including Alzheimer’s.

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Comment: It’s far too soon for the Pixel 4 to be losing software support later this year [Video]

Avatar for Damien WildeJun 14 2022 - 9:04 am PT
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The Pixel 4 and 4 XL, as the second most powerful devices in the Made by Google smartphone lineup, deserve support for at least one more Android update — and here’s why.

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Pixel 4 ‘Pokémon Wave Hello’ Soli demo app removed from Google Play Store

Avatar for Abner LiJun 13 2022 - 1:40 pm PT

One of the ways Google demoed Soli Motion Sense on the Pixel 4 was through an interactive Pokémon app. After nearly three years, Google has removed Pokémon Wave Hello from the Play Store.

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How to get the latest Android 12L Beta (June Feature Drop) on Google Pixel

Avatar for Ben SchoonApr 7 2022 - 10:21 am PT

Google’s Android 12L update finally went official with the March 2022 Feature Drop for Google Pixel devices, and will head to foldables and tablets from Samsung and others in the coming months. Just days after that launch, though, Google has released anew Android 12L beta for the June Feature Drop; here’s how to install the latest Android 12L beta on Pixel devices now.

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How to get Android 12L’s taskbar on Pixel 6 and other Google smartphones

Avatar for Ben SchoonApr 1 2022 - 10:37 am PT

Android 12L is by no means a major update, but it does deliver one big new feature in its app taskbar. Here’s how to try the Android 12L taskbar on Google Pixel devices including the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

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How to install Android 12L on your Google Pixel [Updated]

Avatar for Ben SchoonMar 22 2022 - 5:38 am PT

After a brief beta period, Google’s big-screen focused Android 12L update has arrived, and you can install it first on Pixel smartphones. Here’s how.

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How to install the Android 13 developer preview on Google Pixel

Avatar for Ben SchoonMar 17 2022 - 10:00 am PT

Android 13 is several months away from its formal debut, but Google has opened up the first previews for its latest mobile operating system today with new features and more. If you’re on a Google Pixel smartphone, you can install Android 13 now. Here’s how, and why you shouldprobably wait.

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Marvel’s ‘Hawkeye’ takes place in the universe where everyone bought a Google Pixel [Gallery]

Avatar for Abner LiNov 24 2021 - 4:15 pm PT
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It wasestablished inAvengers: Endgame that Hawkeye, a.k.a. Clint Barton, has a Pixel 3. As revealed in thetrailer last month, that usage continues inHawkeye, with theDisney+ show seeing the main characters use a Google Pixel.

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Pixel 4 vs Pixel 6: The two most powerful Pixels face-off [Video]

Avatar for Damien WildeNov 10 2021 - 10:30 am PT
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You might not have known that 2019’s Pixel is actually the second most powerful in the Made by Google smartphone series. Yes, the Pixel 4 isonly surpassed by the recently released Pixel 6 in terms of raw power.

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Here’s just which Google Pixel model our readers think has been best so far

Avatar for Damien WildeSep 20 2021 - 5:00 am PT

Last week and ahead of the Pixel 6 series set to come (hopefully) very soon,we asked you just what you think the “best” Google Pixel device has been so far. Well, the results were not too unsurprising overall but interesting nonetheless.

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Poll: What do you think has been the best Google Pixel to date?

Avatar for Damien WildeSep 16 2021 - 5:00 am PT

The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro could very well be the best Pixel devices to date, but we’re still waiting to see them unveiled — and then get our greasy mitts on the duo when they launch (hopefully) soon.

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How to get the Android 12 Beta on Google Pixel

Avatar for Ben SchoonSep 8 2021 - 10:08 am PT

After afew developer previews and the big Google I/O reveal, Android 12 is now available in beta to anyone who wants to give it a shot. Here’s how to get the Android 12 Beta on your Google Pixel smartphone.

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Google quietly released the official Pixel 4 and 4a promo wallpapers

Avatar for Ryan KovatchAug 13 2021 - 5:49 pm PT
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Starting with the Pixel 3, Google has prepared special-use wallpapers for its phones that can be seen in renders and other promo materials, displaying the generation of the device in large type. But despite only being used for marketing purposes, the backgrounds have been highly sought after by fans. Some artists have gone so far as tocreate near-pixel-perfect copies in the absence of their official versions. Now, Google has made some of these promo wallpapers available to Pixel 4 and 4a users.

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Android 12 Beta 2: Google gives Pixel 4 a little love w/ new face unlock animation

Avatar for Ben SchoonJun 9 2021 - 2:31 pm PT

Continuing with the theme of animations and colors, Google has added a neat little animation in Android 12 for Pixel 4 owners that highlights the face unlock sensor when it’s used.

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Google Pixel owners will still get these Google Photos storage perks going forward

Avatar for Ben SchoonMay 25 2021 - 2:38 pm PT

Google Photos is ending its perk of free unlimited storage starting on June 1, 2021. It was a huge selling point for the service for years, which, understandably, has many wishing they could keep it. The good news, though, is that Google Pixel owners will still be eligible for a few Photos perks. Let’s break it down.

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