When it comes to buying a new phone, your handset’s modem may be the last thing on your mind. But Pixel users have long complained about cellular connectivity issues with Google’s line of smartphones, and with the Pixel 9, the search giant may finally make an overdue upgrade.
The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and new larger Pixel 9 Pro XL will be equipped with a new modem, Android Authority reports. According to an unnamed Google insider who spoke with the outlet, that modem will be a part of Tensor G4, coming first to the Pixel 9 series, and is still being sourced from Samsung. The next-gen Samsung Modem 5400, up from the 5300 paired with Tensor G3 found on the Pixel 8 series, will also reportedly be used in the upcoming Pixel Fold 2 as well as a previously unknown 5G-connected Pixel Tablet codenamed “clementine.” In our Pixel Tablet review, we found Google’s first tablet to be a great…
