X

Leaked Pixel Stand could be Google's wireless charger for the Pixel 3

The wireless charger will reportedly turn the Pixel 3 into a smart display when in use.

Gordon Gottsegen CNET contributor
Gordon Gottsegen is a tech writer who has experience working at publications like Wired. He loves testing out new gadgets and complaining about them. He is the ghost of all failed Kickstarters.
Gordon Gottsegen
macro-google-pixel-2-8186

Google is expected to announce its new Pixel phones on Oct. 9.

Josh Miller/CNET

We've already heard plenty of rumors about the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL thanks to the high volume of leaks. But now we may be getting a look at one of the Pixel's accessories.

Google will reportedly release a wireless charging stand dubbed the "Pixel Stand" for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, according to MySmartPrice. You can take a look at it below:

mysmartprice-pixel-stand-pixel-3

A view of the rumored Pixel Stand from the bottom.

MySmartPrice

The picture is reportedly a Google press render of the Pixel Stand, according to MySmartPrice. From the image we can see that the dock connects to a power source via a hidden USB-C port in the bottom. There's also a secret Google logo on the bottom.

From the looks of it, it seems like you charge your Pixel 3 by placing it upright against the stand. Once connected, the Pixel Stand will reportedly turn your Pixel into a smart display through a custom UI, says MySmartPrice. From there you may be able to access shortcuts for music apps, the Google Assistant or notifications.

Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL at its Oct. 9 event. Perhaps Google will announce the Pixel Stand around the same time.

Google didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

I owned the first Android phone in an iPhone world: And it was amazing.

5 Android features we need to have now: Come on, Google. It's been 10 years.