Google unveiled the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL at a Google event held in San Francisco today
Google says the Google Pixel 2 is “the world’s best smartphone camera and the first phone with the Google Assistant.”
How is it the world’s best smartphone camera?
Google says “The Pixel 2 camera is powered by our computational photography and machine learning (ML) capabilities which make all these great features easy, fun and fast for you to use” i.e. stunningly crisp, clear, and detailed photos in any light; high-quality portrait shots with the perfect background blurs, from both the front and back camera and new motion photos capture a few seconds of video around the shot so you can relive the moment around the picture.
Google has made video capture better too by combining both optical and electronic video stabilization to give a remarkably smooth video, even when you’re on the move.
Coming soon and exclusive to Pixel, you’ll be able to play with Augmented Reality (AR) Stickers, so you can add playful emojis and virtual characters to your photos and videos and set the scene for your very own stories.
Pixel 2 owners will also get an exclusive preview of Google Lens—a new set of visual smarts that help you learn more about the world around you and get things done. Lens builds on Google’s advancements in computer vision and ML, combined with our Knowledge Graph which underpins Google Search. From day one, on your Pixel 2, you’ll be able to look up landmarks, books, music albums, movies and artwork by clicking on the Lens icon in Google Photos. You can also use Google Lens to copy URLs and contact info from a picture of a poster or business card. We’ll add capabilities on an ongoing basis, including the use of Lens in the Google Assistant.
The first phone with the Google Assistant?
With Pixel 2, you can access your Google Assistant with a new feature called Active Edge. Just give the phone a quick squeeze—even when it’s in a case—and ask the Assistant for what you need.
The Google Assistant makes many tasks—from sending a text or making a call, to finding an answer—faster, easier and hands-free. You won’t need to edit the text messages you dictate as often as you do with other assistants.
In the coming weeks, your Assistant on Pixel will also be able to help with your daily routines, just by using one simple phrase. For example, when you go to bed at night, with a simple “good night” your Assistant can silence your phone, turn off the lights, set your alarm and more. There are also routines coming to Pixel for the morning, your commute, when you get home, etc. So the Google Assistant on Pixel not only understands you better but can also be more personal to you, helping you get more done at any time.
The Pixel comes in two sizes – 5.0″ Pixel 2 and the 6.0″ Pixel 2 XL
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Other Pixel 2 features
- Water-resistant metal unibody
- A smart 12.2MP rear camera with dual-pixel autofocus; 8MP front camera
- Battery Capacity – Pixel 2: 2700 mAh and Pixel 2 XL: 3520 mAh
- Up to 7 hours of battery on 15 minutes of charging
- Water and dust resistant to the IP67 standard
- comes with important security features baked in. With monthly security updates from Google, your Pixel will always have the most advanced security precautions built in—no more worrying about updating or upgrading.
- Dimensions and Weight: Pixel 2 – 5.7″ X 2.7″ X 0.3″ (143g) while the Pixel 2 XL – 6.2″ X 3.0″ X 0.3″ (175g)
- Android 8.0.0, Oreo Operating system
- Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 processor
- Memory RAM: 4GB and Storage: 64GB & 128GB
Pixel 2 is available in 3 colours – Just Black, Clearly White and Kinda Blue while Pixel 2 XL is available in 2 colours – Just Black and Black & White
Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are available for pre-order today starting at $649 and $849 in the U.S. Both products are also available in Australia, Canada, Germany, India and U.K. Pixel 2 XL will be available in Italy, Singapore and Spain later this year.
