Overview
- Bloomberg says it reviewed rules for a 'Trusted Tester' contest that would pick 15 Pixel Superfans to try a phone still in development.
- Participants would sign strict non-disclosure agreements and use protective cases designed to disguise the devices in public.
- Applications would be judged on demonstrated depth of knowledge and passion for Pixel hardware and software, with testers asked to provide product feedback.
- Google has not confirmed the program or disclosed timing or target models, and coverage notes it would need to start soon to influence a potential Pixel 11 timeline.
- Reports frame the effort as both a bid for real-world input and a way to manage frequent Pixel leaks, a process usually limited to internal testers at large firms.