Pixel 3 first appeared in the code, Google's new generation flagship is already on the road

Not too long ago, Google's next-generation flagship smartphone, Pixel 3, finally appeared in Google's official code. Although there is not much specific information leaked in the code, at least we can use this as a starting point for Google. The next generation flagship product is ready. And now we can start with some of the AOSP code.

Release date

The first Pixel smartphone was released on October 4, 2016 at Google, including Pixel XL. On October 4, 2017, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL were released. The time to market for two generations of products Both are half months after release. So we can basically judge, this year's Pixel 3 release time is October 4, listing time is around October 20.

name

The first products are called Pixel and Pixel XL, respectively, and the second-generation products are naturally called Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. According to the convention, the next-generation Pixel flagship will also have two versions, and are named as Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.

price

The price of the first 32GB version of Pixel and Pixel XL is now divided into $550 and $670, while the 128GB version costs $100. Although in the Google Store, two devices are often out of stock, they are still on sale.

The 64GB versions of Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are priced at $650 and $850, respectively, and the same 128GB version costs $100 more.

So if we follow this pricing rule, we can be sure that after the launch of the new product, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will be priced down to $550 and $750 respectively. Pixel 3 is priced at $650,930. As for the Pixel 3 XL, The price should have a relatively large increase, and the top version may even be close to 1,000 US dollars. After all, the price increase is a "fair wind" of smart phones this year.

detail

Recently, XDA forum developer Mishaal Rahman discovered that the name 'Pixel 3' appeared in the AOSP (Android open source project) code submitted on March 9, 2018. This is the first time this name appeared in the AOSP, although Did not disclose too much detail, but at least it also proved that there was no problem with the outside guess.

It is also worth noting that the name of the Nexus device was also mentioned in the code of April 4, 2018. The AOSP developer may simply replace the Nexus device by the way. After all, the old device is supported. There will also be great benefits to project development. Of course, it is now established that Nexus devices are no longer supported by the latest Android software development preview. Only Pixel and Pixel 2 devices are supported unless Google recreates a new one. Nexus Smartphone.