Recognition: Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority
- Google leaked the names of some unpublished and unannounced phones.
- The list includes devices from eight Android OEMs.
- Google later revoked the list, but not until several publications became aware of it.
Google recently spilled the beans on a number of unannounced smartphones thanks to an update added to the list of devices that support ARCore.
First discovered by 9to5GoogleThe 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 have not yet come to light.
The unannounced and unreleased phones on Google’s ARCore support list had the following names:
- Asus Zenfone 8 Flip
- LG Stylo 7
- Motorola Moto G100
- Oppo Reno 5A
- Oppo Reno 5 Pro Plus 5G Bosch
- 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 announced or even officially teased. The smartphone could be Asus’ next flagship with the Snapdragon 888 processor. Of course, its name also suggests that there would likely be a funky 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 the Snapdragon 870 processor.
The Realme 8 Pro also appeared on the list. The company plans to launch the phone on March 24th Take over devices of the Redmi Note 10 series.
The OPPO Reno 5 Pro Plus 5G Bosch could be a special variant of the existing OPPO Reno 5 Pro Plus 5G.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 phones have already leaked heavily. We’ll likely be releasing them later this week at the company’s Unpacked Launch Event. The Galaxy A82 5G is expected to be the second Samsung phone with a QRNG chip like the Galaxy A Quantum.
As expected, after the updated list was discovered, Google immediately removed all 23 newly added Android devices. The company has likely jumped the gun and will update the list again as soon as these phones are announced or released.