The Google Pixel 6 may have revealed what could power the Pixel 7

The Google Pixel 6 may accept revealed what could power the Pixel 7

The Google 6 Pro (left, in black) and Google Pixel 6 (right, in coral), leaning together against a tree on wooden decking

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If y'all're unable to go a Google Pixel half-dozen, or aren't gear up to swap your phone yet, here's something that will get you excited for next year. Nosotros may accept merely got our get-go advent of the adjacent-gen Tensor chip that will power the Google Pixel 7.

Evidence of such a chip was establish by 9to5Google, after rooting around in the Pixel vi's apps. While at that place's little data to get off of yet, these details offering a potential glimpse at Google'southward adjacent slice of in-house silicon, and could prove an invaluable foundation for future leaks.

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Within the APKs of Android apps pre-installed on the Pixel vi, the name "Cloudripper" has been discovered. This, according to previous information found by 9to5Google, refers to the development of a second generation of Tensor processor, also known as GS201. This codename was besides discovered by Android practiced Mishaal Rahman in the Android kernel. And this is the scrap that could exist what Google decides to employ in the Pixel 7 next year.

For reference, the flake in the Pixel 6 and Pixel half-dozen Pro, also known as "Slider" during development, has the code number GS101. The use of its ain bit design was a big deal for Google, which had used Qualcomm'south Snapdragon chips for previous Pixel phones. Past designing its own chips in-business firm, Google has been able to customize the abilities of its mobile silicon, with the Pixel half-dozen line able to perform live text and audio translation, enhanced photograph processing and more.

Unfortunately, at that place are no other details nigh what to expect from the next generation of Tensor within XDA's findings. It seems a safe bet to say Google volition once again be focusing on its motorcar learning and AI features, although a trivial extra calculating oomph and power efficiency would be welcome too, given the Pixel 6 series' performance on benchmarks and bombardment life test.

Overall though, the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are a pair of impressive phones, peculiarly for their excellent photography and competitive pricing. The Pixel vi has get one of our all-time phones and best Android phones, and both the base model and the Pro are at present sitting pretty on our best photographic camera phones guide.

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