Google Pixel renders leak, come with round icons and new navigation buttons

**Google Pixel** digital renders intended to as press shots have leaked on the internet as reported by VentureBeat. These renders give us our first proper look at what Android Nougat 7.1, rumoured to come with Google Pixel devices may look like. Google Pixel event is slated for 5 October 2016 where the company will launch the new hardware lineup in place of the existing Nexus lineup. [caption id=“attachment_337675” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”]  Image Credit: Android Police[/caption] Google Pixel devices are rumoured to bring more than just a new look to distinguish themselves from stock Android. Even though, there is no certainty about these changes being exclusive to Pixel devices and being general changes to Android Nougat 7.1. But, the **recently leaked Pixel launcher apk** gave us a closer look at the change in design philosophy with the upcoming launcher. The leaked screenshot gives us a closer look at new redesigned, circular icons along with new navigation button icons. [caption id=“attachment_337674” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”]  Image Credit: Android Police[/caption] According to the APK teardown of leaked Google Pixel launcher installation file, Android Police was the first to report that Google is working on new circular icons and launcher app shortcuts for apps. These launcher shortcuts function almost similar to Apple force touch shortcuts. Even though the exact activation and functioning of launcher app shortcut implemented by Google are not known but the leaked  press render does confirm the presence of new icon style.