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Google Reportedly Taps 15 Pixel ‘Superfans’ to Test Unreleased Phones

A Bloomberg-reviewed document describes a ‘Trusted Tester’ effort to collect real-world feedback under strict nondisclosure terms.

Overview

  • Google is said to be selecting 15 non-employees from its Pixel Superfans community to try in-development devices and provide feedback, according to Bloomberg.
  • Participants must sign NDAs and use protective cases that conceal the phones’ appearance, with pre-release units carrying identifiers to trace potential leaks, outlets report.
  • Application materials reportedly ask entrants to demonstrate deep knowledge of Pixel hardware and software and to propose specific areas for improvement.
  • Google has not confirmed timing for the selection or testing, and coverage notes the window would need to be soon if feedback is to influence the Pixel 11 cycle.
  • The approach would mark a controlled expansion beyond Google’s typical employee-only hardware testing, reflecting both demand for user input and ongoing leak-prevention measures.