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TechPhonesPixel 8 to get massive display update, but it might not be what you hopedThis isn’t the better, brighter display you might be hoping for – but it could have huge implications for AndroidWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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I’ve got good news and bad news about theGoogle Pixel 8. According to a new report, it’s getting a huge display upgrade. That’s the good news. The bad news is that it’s probably not the kind of upgrade you’re hoping for, so if you’re looking for a bigger screen, more densely packed pixels or improved brightness this isn’t the news story for you.
That’s not to say that the Pixel 8 won’t get a better screen too; a different display is rumoured to be coming to thePixel 8 Pro. But at the moment the news coming out ofGoogleis about displays you can connect it to rather than the display that’s built into it. According to a new report fromAndroid Authority, the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro will both support DisplayPort over USB-C.
If you’re thinking “doesn’t USB-C support DisplayPort anyway?” you’re right, but it’s not a compulsory part of the standard; it’s up to manufacturers to decide whether they want to support it, and so far most firms – Google included – generally haven’t. But with the Pixel 8 range Google’s phone could get some important new powers.
What does DisplayPort over USB-C do?
DisplayPort over USB-C enables you to connect your phone to an external display, and it’s of particular usefulness in phones because they don’t have space for the much bulkier HDMI video connector. With DisplayPort they can deliver hi-res video to a monitor or TV.
Pixel phones aren’t just phones; they’re brand ambassadors for Android. That means a DeX-style docking system would get a lot of attention, and if Google does a good job of it it could also mean many other manufacturers getting on board. I’m not quite ready to swap out my M2-powered music production Mac for a smartphone, but for the vast majority of everyday computing tasks smartphones are just as capable as PCs – sometimes more so.
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