Google’s Pixel Stand Wireless Charger Revealed; Turns Pixel 3 Into Smart Display

Google is all set to unveil the Pixel 3 devices, even thoughwe’ve already seen themto quite an extent, courtesy plenty of leaks. However, there are stillconspiracy theories around a third devicewith no notch. Today’s leak is about an accessory that Google will unveil with the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL.

We already knew Google is buildingwireless chargingfor the Pixel 3 lineup, and this time the leaks shows thePixel Stand charging dock,which was spotted by by9to5Google. The dock can be seen in an animation which was dug up from within the code of the Google app.Courtesy: 9to5Google

As seen in the animation, thePixel 3 will rest in portrait modeon the Pixel Stand. Additionally, while in the Stand mode, Pixel 3 devices could also show a slideshow of images and allow users to interact with the phone.Courtesy: 9to5Google

Besides the charging animation,9to5Googlealso highlights other actions the Pixel Stand could do. These actions may include displaying notifications, reading out texts, playing music, and chiming alarms. The Pixel Stand has all the necessary ingredients which make it a smart display when docked. It’s not unlike what theGoogle smart displayscan do. Google is also rumoured to be launching a Google Home Hub smart display at the event.

The speculation of the smart display feature also aligns with recently leaked screenshots of a new Google Assistant UI, which showslarger buttonsandeasily accessible shortcutsfor making calls, adding reminders, playing music, news, or setting an alarm or a timer.Courtesy: 9to5Google

What is yet to be seen is whether Google restricts this accessory to its own Pixel 3 (and later) phones or whether other phones can also use the stand.

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