- A generous helping of new Pixel 10 leaks have appeared
- There’s a promo clip, eSIM rumors, and pricing too
- The Pixel 10 Pro Fold might be delayed
We only have a few hours left before the Google Pixel 10 is official, and you can follow all of the latest news in our Pixel 10 launch liveblog. But leakers aren’t slowing down: we’ve got a repeated rumor about a controversial design change, plus a 30-second clip showing off some Pixel 10 features.
First that design change, and well-known tipster @evleaks has again hinted that the Pixel 10 phones will be eSIM-only, by posting what looks to be an image from the phone’s packaging: “you no longer need a physical SIM card” the text reads.
It’s something that the same source predicted earlier this month, though it’s not clear which regions and handsets this would apply to. It seems it may be a US-only move, and that the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold will hang on to a physical SIM card slot.
There are a lot of advantages to eSIMs, which make it easier to set up and swap numbers, but some users still prefer the physical SIM – especially for convenience when traveling and swapping between services. Apple went eSIM-only with the iPhone 14 back in 2022, though iPhones outside the US still have SIM slots.
Bonjour, Pixel 10
Our second leak of the day comes from another veteran tipster, @MysteryLupin. It’s a full 30-second promotional clip for the Google Pixel 10, showing off some of the features we can expect – though it is in French.
We have Gemini Live shown off here, which of course isn’t a new feature. In the demo, the user asks how to make an espresso using the coffee machine that’s just been unboxed, and Google’s AI serves up the necessary instructions.
One feature here that is new is Coach Photo, which seems to be a way of helping you get the best photos by advising you on framing, zooming, and so on. It’s something that’s already been rumored, albeit under the name Camera Coach.
The last feature demoed is Video Boost for stabilizing shaky video: it’s already available on Pro Pixels, but the indications from this video are that it may come to the base Pixel 10 this year (presumably it has the necessary processing power to handle it).
And yet more leaks
Pricing. The Buds 2a slot in at $129. Enjoy the launch tomorrow, especially those planning to buy. pic.twitter.com/ZSKwq52LDMAugust 20, 2025
There’s more to mention: @evleaks has also confirmed what we’ve heard from previous leaks that Pixel 10 pricing will match Pixel 9 pricing – so the range should be starting at $799 / £799 / AU$1,349 for the cheapest Pixel 10, and going up from there.
We also have a social post from @rquandt.bsky.social, another reliable tipster, showing off marketing materials and specs for the Pixel 10 handsets, including screen sizes: 6.3 inches for the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro, and 6.8 inches for the Pixel 10 Pro XL. The rumored Pixelsnap wireless charging is also mentioned again.
As for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, it’s listed as having a 6.4-inch outer display and an 8-inch inner one. Based on this leak it seems as though the phone may have delayed availability, with one Belgian retailer suggesting that preorders will start on September 25.
All of this will shortly be made official, and we’ll bring you the news as it happens. The Made by Google event gets underway at 10am PT / 1am ET / 6pm BST today (August 20), which is August 21 at 3am AEST for Australia, and you can watch along online.
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