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- Google has leaked the names of some unreleased and unannounced phones.
- The list includes devices from eight Android OEMs.
- Later, Google revoked the list, but not before several publications picked it up.
Google recently spilled the beans on a number of unannounced smartphones, thanks to an update it launched on its list of devices that support ARCore.
First seen by 9to5Google, the updated support document for Google’s augmented reality platform included references to unreleased phones from eight Android OEMs. The full update added 23 Android devices to the list, most of which have already been released. However, there have been some new additions that are yet to see the light of day.
Unannounced and unlisted phones on Google’s ARCore support list included the following names:
- Asus Zenfone 8 Flip
- LG Stylo 7
- Motorola Moto G100
- Oppo Reno 5A
- Bosch Oppo Reno 5 Pro Plus 5G
- Realme 8 Pro
- Samsung A52 4G
- Samsung A72 4G
- Samsung A82 5G
- TCL 20 Pro 5G
- ZTE Z6650S
Some phones stand out more than others on this list. For example, the Zenfone 8 Flip, which has not yet been officially announced or proven. The smartphone could be Asus’ next flagship with the Snapdragon 888 processor. Of course, its name also suggests that it would likely house a flippy camera similar to the Zenfone 7 series.
There was also a reference to the Moto G100. The phone is believed to be the global model of the Motorola Edge S with Snapdragon 870 processor.
Realme 8 Pro also made an appearance on the list. The company plans to launch the phone on March 24 to take on Redmi Note 10 series devices.
The Bosch OPPO Reno 5 Pro Plus 5G could be a special variant of the existing OPPO Reno 5 Pro Plus 5G.
Meanwhile, Samsung’s Galaxy A52 and A72 phones have already leaked extensively. We will probably see them released later this week at the company’s Unpacked launch event. The Galaxy A82 5G is expected to be Samsung’s second phone with a QRNG chip like the Galaxy A Quantum.
As expected, as soon as the updated list was discovered, Google immediately removed all 23 newly added Android devices from it. The company has probably rushed in and will update the list again as soon as these phones are announced or launched.