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Just a day before the grand unveiling, it appears Carphone Warehouse has accidentally leaked details and photos of Google's upcoming Pixel and Pixel XL phones.

Pages appeared on the company’s website overnight showing official-looking photos and specifications for both headsets. These pages have since been taken down, but not before screengrabs were taken.


The mistake follows a leaked image that appeared online last month. The leaked picture, obtained by Venture Beat, gave a first full glimpse at the new Google Pixel handset.

For a number of months, speculation has been growing about the phone, which will likely be made in two different sizes: one Pixel handset with a 5-inch screen and a larger 5.5-inch model. Hype around the phone's announcement was raised by Google when it revealed it would be holding a launch event on October 4.

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However, any remaining excitement about the adoption of the Pixel brand – Google is said to be ditching its Nexus line – may have been spoilt by the latest leak.


When combined with a previous leak of the two phones' suggested specifications, by Android Police, a near-full picture of the Android phone can be built up.

In June, Android Police reported a 5-inch model will have a "1080p display, quad-core 2.0GHz 64-bit processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 2770 mAh battery, a 12MP rear camera, and an 8MP front camera". The XL Pixel is said to be boosted with the bigger screen a UHD display and a 3450mAh battery.

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Other rumours include: the phone not being waterproof, and a starting price of $649 (£500). Whether the leaks turn out to be true or not, it is incredibly likely Google will be releasing at least one phone or gadget at its event at the start of October.

The teaser for the San Fransisco event shows a search bar transforming into the shape of a phone physical "mysterious rectangles" have been seen around San Fransisco.

On top of the phones, it has been suggested the company will launch its Amazon Echo competitor – Google Home – a new VR headset, and event a 4K Chromecast.