Leaked Pixel 4 press image shows off funky new wallpaper
A funky new wallpaper will accompany Android 10
Rather than the XL model that’s been dominating the headlines recently, the image in question shows the smaller Pixel 4 in Google’s ‘Just Black’ finish. This variant boasts an accented white power key which is faintly visible paired with a funky new wallpaper that makes the phone’s generation clear by displaying a large and colorful ‘P’ and ‘4’ on a black background.
Presumably, Google will use different versions of this wallpaper with white and orange backgrounds respectively for the ‘Clearly White’ and ‘Oh So Orange’ Pixel 4 models. In all cases, the image should be accompanied by a weather widget above which displays the Tuesday, October 15 announcement date, a Google search bar towards the bottom, and the Gmail, Google Maps, Google Photos, Chrome, and YouTube apps.
Today’s press render doesn’t reveal anything else but it does provide another clear glimpse at the design. On the rear the Pixel 4 features a square-shaped camera module while up front it uses slim side bezels, a marginally thicker chin, and a huge forehead that’s roughly the same size as the Pixel 3’s top bezel. The latter is justified by an array of sensors which includes a 3D face unlock system, a front-facing camera that’ll reportedly arrive paired with an ultra-wide-angle lens, and Google’s Project Soli radar chip which enables a wide range of gestures.
Next-gen Google Assistant, Live Caption, and Dark Mode
Accompanying everything will, of course, be stock Android 10. New features include a native Dark Mode, support for a gesture-based navigation system that’s similar to the iPhone 11’s, improved location sharing controls, and seamless background updates.
Clearly White Pixel 4 XL
Sitting alongside the Assistant will be a new Live Caption feature which was recently demoed. As its name suggests, the feature can add captions to any video. It seems to be a bit hit or miss at the moment but Google will undoubtedly improve the feature over time. It’ll probably launch as a Pixel 4 exclusive too but it will be available on “select” high-end phones eventually. Cheaper devices are unlikely to receive it due to the required processing power.
Google Pixel 4 series announcement and release date
The Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will be announced at an event in New York on Tuesday, October 15. A new Nest Mini that’ll replace the Google Home Mini may also make an appearance alongside a few other Nest-branded products and the Pixelbook Go.