Tech Headlines This Week: Pixel 10 Leaks Emerge, Spotify Price Hikes Announced, and More

A flurry of technology news dominated the week leading up to Google’s upcoming “Made by Google” event on August 20th. Android Central’s weekly roundup highlights significant developments across the industry, from potential device reveals to pricing changes and innovative prototypes.

Leaks surrounding the forthcoming Pixel 10 series have intensified considerably, with a source sharing detailed specifications for the devices just prior to the launch event. Reports suggest limited design alterations are anticipated for both the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL models.

Popular music streaming service Spotify announced upcoming price adjustments affecting users across several regions. The Premium Individual plan will see an increase of €1 (approximately $1.34) per month, rising from €10.99 to €11.99. This change impacts consumers in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, alongside those in South Asia and the Middle East. Spotify stated that this adjustment will enable continued investment in product innovation and feature enhancements. Users are expected to receive email notifications regarding the pricing alteration.

Rumors also suggest design refinements for the Pixel Watch 4, including potential variations in watch band colors (Iris, Lemongrass, Porcelain, and Obsidian) and body materials (silver, brass, and obsidian). Initial reports indicate a familiar circular design with domed glass.

Meta’s Reality Labs Research unveiled two new VR prototype headsets, “Tiramisu” and “Boba 3,” at the SIGGRAPH 2025 conference. The “Tiramisu” headset aims for hyper-realistic virtual experiences boasting an angular resolution of 90 pixels per degree – significantly higher than the Meta Quest 3. The lighter “Boba” model utilizes pancake lenses to achieve a wide 180-degree horizontal field of view and 120-degree vertical field of view, weighing in at approximately 660 grams.

Finally, reports indicate that Samsung is poised to release the Galaxy S25 FE in Korea on September 19th, with a potential global launch around the same timeframe.