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Google Pixel 8 Pro performance test: A good step forward for Tensor
It still falls behind this current generation, however
Google's Tensor chipsets have been the subject of controversy in the past. The first Tensor was power-hungry, thermally inefficient, and overall just a sub-par chip that immediately felt dated to many when it launched. Tensor G2 was a minor improvement, all things considered, but it did go a long way to fix some of those problems. Now, Tensor G3 is here, along with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, and it's more than just an iterative change.
Pixel 8's Tensor G3 gets leaked detailing all of its main specs
Google's Tensor G3 has seemingly been leaked, and it looks like a major improvement over its predecessor.
The Google Pixel 8 series is still a few months away, but we've already got an idea of what to expect. We've seen what the device will look like thanks to a few different leaks, and we can make a couple of reasonable assumptions about what to expect too. One such assumption is that the Pixel 8 series will come with Google's latest Tensor chip, presumably named the Tensor G3. Now we're getting some insight into how Google's next flagship chipset is shaping up thanks to a leak from Kamila Wojciechowska at Android Authority
What enhanced AI can mean for the next Tensor chip
AI is all the rage now, but what implications can that have on Google's AI-focused Tensor chipset?
Lately, AI has been at the heart of many features integral to the user experience, with many companies seeking to leverage the power of AI in any new feature under development. From better speech recognition to fixing blurred photos and anything in between, many of the features we take for granted nowadays were built around AI. However, none of these companies arguably tends to lean on the prowess of AI more than Google. While many will point toward Google’s in-house Tensor SoCs as the first indicator of Google’s increasing dependence on AI, in reality, it goes way back before the inception of the Tensor SoCs. And with Google announcing its intentions to lean heavily on AI at this year's Google I/O, that integration will only become more important.
Google apparently wanted to buy Nuvia, possibly to bolster its Tensor efforts
Google wanted to buy Nuvia according to a recent report, which could have meant something very different for the Pixel series.
Last year, Qualcomm purchased Nuvia, a start-up headed by ex-Google and Apple employees. Nuvia was working on custom Arm silicon, and Qualcomm wanted that so it could better compete with Apple. For context, one of the heads of Nuvia was considered to be the "Chief Architect" of the Apple Silicon M1 chipset. A report by The Information (which also reported that Apple ran into problems with the next-gen GPU it was designing for the A16 Bionic) alleges that Nuvia became a takeover target for a number of different companies, one of which was Google.
What is the Tensor G2 SoC on the Google Pixel 7 series? How is it different from the Tensor G1?
Tensor G2 is the SoC of the Google Pixel 7 series, but it differs in a few ways from its predecessor. Pretty much all of them are big.
The Google Pixel 7 series is here, and with it comes a number of notable improvements across the board. However, one of the most exciting improvements comes in the form of the chipset, as it’s the heart of any smartphone. Google’s Tensor in last year’s Pixel was pretty good, though had a number of issues. This time around, the company has said to improve battery life and other areas in Tensor G2, and the specifications are basically an iteration of Tensor from last year.
Google Tensor G2 on the Pixel 7 series picks up where the original Tensor left off
Google Tensor G2 on the Pixel 7 series picks up where the original Tensor left off, introducing some pretty big changes across the board.
The Google Pixel 7 is here, and with it comes a number of notable improvements across the board. However, one of the most exciting improvements comes in the form of the chipset, as it's the heart of any smartphone. Google's Tensor in last year's Pixel was pretty good, though had a number of issues. This time around, the company has said to improve battery life and other areas in Tensor G2, and the specifications are basically an iteration of Tensor from last year.
Google's next-generation Tensor chip will be called the Tensor G2
Along with an announcement for a Pixel hardware event in October, the firm has also updated its Pixel 7 website, revealing the Tensor G2 SoC.
Google has announced that it will hold a hardware event on October 6. With the news, the company has updated its Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro product page, giving us an official title for its next-generation processor. Google's next-generation Tensor chip will be called the Tensor G2.
The Asus Zenfone 9 is what the Google Pixel 6 should have been
The Asus Zenfone 9 is what the Google Pixel 6 should have been. It's a hot take, but we have our reasons why in this editorial.
The Asus Zenfone 9 has been making waves thanks to its small form factor while also pulling no punches in terms of features. It's the smoothest Android phone I have used in a long time, and it has a lot of excellent features in the system that are all genuinely useful. It's not packed full of features like, say, One UI or ColorOS, but that sounds familiar, doesn't it? The Asus Zenfone 9 is the most "Pixel"-like phone that I have used that wasn't a Pixel, and to be honest, I think it's what the Google Pixel 6 should have been.
Magic Eraser shows off new trick ahead of Google Pixel 6a launch
The Google Pixel 6a will arrive soon. But before that, we take a look at the enhancement coming to Magic Eraser.
Every year, Google brings marked improvements and enhancements to its Android platform. This year was no different and expectations are high for Android 13. While the Android OS is the main star of the show, its smaller parts are actually quite important as well. Last year, Google showed off Magic Eraser. This year the company is expanding its capabilities, allowing users to change the color of intrusive objects.
Want a Pixel 5 with the Tensor chip? Google was probably testing one
According to a new finding, it appears Google was planning to debut its own SoC on the Pixel 5 first. Read on to learn more.
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are the first Google phones to come with the company's in-house Tensor SoC. But according to a recent finding, it appears Google started testing the new SoC on the Pixel 5 first.
Say goodbye to blurry photos with Face Unblur on the Pixel 6
The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have a new camera feature called Face Unblur that basically lets you capture clear faces without a blur.
After months of leaks and speculations, Google has finally officially launched the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro today. The Pixel 6 series marks Google's re-entry into the flagship phones category and comes with some compelling specifications -- the new Tensor chip designed by Google, refreshed camera hardware, a modern design, and all the software Goodness from Google. Speaking of software, one such feature that's been introduced with the Pixel 6 series is Face Unblur. Google's computational photography algorithms have always managed to impress us, and Face Unblur is no different. As the name suggests, it's a new feature on the Pixel 6 that aims to fix blurry faces in your photos.
Google Tensor on the Pixel 6 brings major improvements to Call Screen and Voice Typing
Google Tensor on the Pixel 6 brings some major improvements to both Call Screen and Voice typing, thanks to its ML capabilities.
Google has been talking about its new "Tensor" System-on-a-Chip for a while now, but we’ve been in the dark regarding specific details. Today is the launch day for the Pixel 6, the first device powered by Google Tensor, and Google has finally revealed technical details about the chip. As it turns out, it brings some major improvements to Google's previous Machine Learning capabilities on smartphones, particularly in both Google's call screen and in voice typing.
Pixel 6 Pro launched with Google Tensor chipset, Android 12, and triple cameras
The Google Pixel 6 Pro is officially here and it comes with Google's in-house Tenor chipset, Android 12, and a triple camera setup.
At its Pixel Fall launch event today, Google unveiled the Pixel 6 Pro, the top-of-the-line model in the new Pixel 6 series. The Pro model looks identical to the regular Pixel 6 in terms of the overall design, but it packs a bigger, better display, a more versatile camera setup, and a larger battery. Here's everything you need to know about the new Pixel smartphone.
Pixel 6 starts at $599 and comes with Android 12 and Google Tensor chipset
Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 6. It features a brand-new design, Google's in-house Tensor chip, and improved camera hardware.
During its Pixel Fall event today, Google officially took the wraps off of the new Pixel 6. The new Pixel brings substantial improvements across the board, featuring a brand-new design, Google's in-house SoC, new camera hardware, and more. Here's everything you need to know about Google's newly announced smartphone.
Leaked hands-on video of the Pixel 6 Pro confirms glossy back, Google Tensor specs
A leaked hands-on video of the Google Pixel 6 Pro has confirmed that it has a glossy back, and it has also confirmed the Google Tensor specs.
The launch of the Pixel 6 series is just around the corner, and thanks to leaks and Google themselves, we know pretty much everything there is to know about it. While we've seen leaked renders, official renders, live shots in carefully crafted professional advertisements, and photos of the phone behind glass, we have yet to see candid shots of the Pixel 6. Now, thanks to a brief hands-on video of the Pixel 6 Pro, we have our first real-world, unglamorous view of the upcoming smartphone. The leak not only confirms the Pixel 6 Pro will have a glossy back — which our own source can corroborate — but it also corroborates our earlier exclusive on the Google Tensor specifications.
Exclusive: Here are the likely specs of the Google Tensor chip in the Pixel 6
The Google Pixel 6 series will be the first phones with the Google Tensor chip, Google's first-ever in-house mobile SoC. Here are its specs.
Ever since rumors arose that Google was developing its own chip for Pixel phones, one of the burning questions that we've been asked over and over again is: What are its specifications? Leak after leak have confirmed various tidbits about the Google Tensor chip, but none have confirmed details on the most important part: the CPU. A recent Geekbench listing purportedly from the Google Pixel 6 Pro sparked wild speculation online about the Tensor's CPU, and we can finally address some of those theories thanks to our source.
This week in Chrome OS: Tensor Chromebooks coming soon?
This week in Chrome OS is your source for the latest news, hardware, and apps for the Chrome faithful, this week Tensor Chromebook time.
Happy 23rd birthday to Google! Google was officially born on September 4, 1998. Without Google, Chrome OS and this column wouldn't be possible. If you're interested, I wrote a piece on how Chrome as a browser killed Microsoft's IE. We also have tons of other fun articles celebrating Google and Chrome's birthday. For Google's birthday, we have some news about the potential of a Tensor Chromebook coming soon.
Google teases the Pixel 6 series with its custom Google Tensor chip
Google has shared a teaser image of the Pixel 6 series and revealed key details of the new smartphones, including the new Google Tensor chip.
It's no surprise that Google is preparing to launch the Pixel 6 series later this year, and in now typical Google fashion, the company has shared a plethora of details about its new phones weeks ahead of their launch. Google today confirmed the names, design, expected launch date, and many of the specs of its upcoming Pixel 6 series. Here's a summary of everything they teased.