‘Stay tuned’ for Google’s Pixel 2 announcement, officially slated for October 4

It's officially official - Google's HTC and LG-made Pixel 2 smartphones are rolling out October 4 to try to steal the iPhone X's thunder.

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Blass: Snapdragon 836 is delayed past Pixel 2 production timeframe

@evleaks reports that Qualcomm is working on a chipset that some have said was not on the blueprints. This comes with an about face to Google.

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What Snapdragon 836? Pixel 2 will use Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

Leaks and rumors have pinned the Pixel 2 (and, to a lesser extent, the Pixel XL 2) to feature a Snapdragon 835. Qualcomm is said to have no 836 plans.

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Reaxing the Galaxy Note8 | #PNWeekly 267

Does it feel like we're rehashing the Galaxy Note7? Or have the dynamics completely changed in the course of just a year? We debate on this week's show!

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Save the date: Google is likely to unveil the Pixel 2 and XL2 phones on October 5

After an October 4, 2016 inauguration of Google's Pixel smartphone family, it's no surprise that the Pixel 2 series is expected out this October 5.

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“Edge Sense” will become “Active Edge” on HTC-made Google Pixel 2

Might you be able to squeeze to get Google Assistant on the next Pixel? It's pretty likely, but HTC has to call it something different.

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Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 cases go up for pre-order early, revealing sleek possible design

If these third-party cases and covers for the upcoming Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 are legit, the phones will share a very stylish design language.

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Is the Moto Z2 Force a true show of force? | #PNWeekly 263

This week on our show, we talk with Digital Trends's Julian Chokkattu about what we saw at the #HelloMotoWorld event. Also, more screens for Meizu!

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Fresh Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL2 renders lack headphone jacks, with stereo speakers instead in tow

Based on the latest, most revealing batch of CAD-based Google Pixel 2 and XL2 renders, Android purists will have a lot to love... and hate.

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Google Pixel 2 tipped as first high-end smartphone powered by Snapdragon 836 SoC this fall

A modest Qualcomm Snapdragon 836 upgrade of the existing 835 high-end processor could power Google's Pixel 2 duo this fall, and not Samsung's Galaxy Note 8.

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Fresh batch of Google Pixel XL 2 rumors tackle various software features, Ambient Display mode

Google's Pixel XL 2 (and "regular" Pixel 2) are rapidly approaching, with both advanced hardware and special software reportedly in tow.

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Walleye and Taimen will be 5-inch and 6-inch Pixel 2 devices

There's some more corroboration around the rumors that LG will provide OLED displays for the larger so-called Pixel XL 2 model.

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