Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have been the subject of many leaks and rumors for quite some time now -- enough to make people think that Google won't have to say much during the official Pixel event on October 9th.
A new leak, however, shows a new feature that might appeal to those who love to use the Google Lens app.
The Google Lens app is a standalone app that uses the phone's camera to perform a variety of actions and functions such as identify the object, pick up certain information such as email addresses, and a lot more, in real time. BGR says this app leverages the powers of both the phone camera and Google's AI to do what it does.
This app, despite using the phone camera, is a standalone app that doesn't automatically turn on once a user activates the phone's camera. These two features are separate. But if a new leak proves true, then that's going to be a thing of the past.
In a leaked video that has been since taken down, Twitter leaker @IshanAgarwal24 shared footage showing the Google camera app featuring some of Google Lens' real-time analysis capabilities. The video, caught by XDA Developers, showed the Pixel 3's camera app detecting and capturing information that the Google Lens' would normally pick up.
The video showed a Pixel 3 phone with the camera app turned on. Then, a business card was placed in front of the camera, which then recognized an email address, then gave the user an option to send an email to that address. Upon tapping on the email address, the Gmail app was opened.
Aside from showing this feature, the video also revealed the Pixel Tips app. This app helps new Google Pixel owners take advantage of and maximize their use of their new phone. While the Pixel Tips app hasn't been released yet, XDA has found proof of its existence while checking the Google App.
Other rumored features
Earlier reports said the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL will resemble their earlier sibling, the Pixel 2, but with some minor details added. They will also come with an all-glass back panel that allows for wireless charging convenience.
The new flagships won't support a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, but instead use USB type-C headphones. Thankfully, Google just might throw a pair in the box.
Recent leaks also show the Pixel 3 and 3 XL coming in four colors: black, white, mint and pink. Should these leaks be true, then consumers will have more options to choose from.
