Google Pixel 8 phones leak online just two days ahead of the launch event - and they hint at some huge design changes

Google will pull back the curtain on Pixel 8 at Made by Google event this week Could Google have taken inspiration from Apple for its upcoming smartphone? Photos leaked to Facebook show the Pixel 8 Pro will have a matte glass finish on the back – mimicking the design of the new iPhone 15 from its rival. Google has acknowledged existence of the Pixel 8 with an image on its website and official social media channels - but it's yet to go into details Photos leaked to Facebook show the Pixel 8 Pro will have a matte glass finish on the back – mimicking the design of the new iPhone from rival Apple The new photos were posted to the Facebook page Vật Vờ Studio, a Vietnamese fan site, and published by 9to5google before they were removed. They show phone and its packaging in a 'factory setting' and were likely taken during final preparation for the device's launch Images show the packaging of the new Pixel, with a USB-C to USB-C cable included inside and a Quick Switch adapter, which easily lets users transfer data from another phone The new pictures suggest the grey Hazel colour will be an option for the new Pixel 8 Pro It's thought the Pixel 8 series will have curvier edges and more rounded edges than the Pixel 7, released last year Rumours also suggest the regular Pixel 8 will have a smaller display – 6.17-inch instead of 6.3 inches – while the Pro screen will stay the same at 6.7 inches. At its unveiling event in New York on Thursday Google has finally lifted the lid on its new Pixel 7 smartphone and its first ever smartwatch Another posted: 'Revisionist History Regardless, with the Pixel 8 series, Google is expected to double down on its love for AI-powered image editing with some brand new tools, made possible by the new, more powerful chip.