Jokes about a potential "Pixel 3 Mini" have been circulating for months. But this mysterious device may be more than a joke after all. 
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But that's not all. Google has also shared an image on Instagram teasing a "mini" Pixel 3. The post shows a row of all-black phones of descending size, the smallest of which appears only to be a few inches tall. "We have a feeling the next one will be bigger than this," notes the caption.
Of course, it's very clear that the photo isn't displaying actual phones.
Maybe Google's photo, combined with Quandt's announcement, means something is in the works after all. But it also wouldn't be too surprising if Google's trolling us. Multiple bloggers have speculated that Google is orchestrating the mass of Pixel 3 leaks that we have leading up to the event, and is misleading us about the phone's design. And it's clear from the Instagram caption that the company has fun with rumors and speculation.
All will be revealed at the company's launch event on Oct. 9. The company is expected to unveil a new Pixelbook, a smart display, and a new Chromecast in addition to at least two new Pixel phones.
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