Close X
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
ADVT 
Tech

Google set to launch Pixel 2, more devices

Darpan News Desk IANS, 02 Oct, 2017 01:04 PM
    With the wait for new Apple iPhones and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 now over, Google is ready to unveil Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones, a smart speaker and a 'PixelBook' laptop in the US on October 4.
     
    According to a series of leaks from technology websites Droid Life and Android Authority, Google is also likely to launch a new Daydream VR headset.
     
    Just like last year, Google is expected to launch two Pixels -- Pixel 2 and a larger Pixel 2 XL -- that would directly succeed Google's existing line-up.
     
    While Pixel 2 XL is rumoured to have a new bezel-less display design, the Pixel 2 might have a similar design to the original.
     
    Pixel is designed by HTC (Google recently bought HTC's smartphone business) while Pixel XL is made by LG. The new phones would have IP67 water resistance.
     
    According to Android Authority, both phones might come with "squeeze" interaction like HTC "U11", along with Optical Image Stabilisation for the cameras. The smartphones would have single camera and support 'Portrait Mode'. 
     
    Google may also remove the headphone jack in favour of only using USB-C for a possible addition of stereo speakers.
     
    Just like Amazon which has expanded its smart speaker Echo line, Google is also planning to release a smaller Home model. 
     
    9to5Google reported of a larger Google Home "Max" speaker, which might have more "premium" design and stereo sound.
     
    Google may also launch a high-end Chromebook called Google Pixelbook.
     
    Like the Chromebook Pixel, the Pixelbook is expected to sell at the ultra-premium end of the Chromebook market, starting at $1,199, with a separate stylus accessory similar to the Apple Pencil that will cost an extra $99, The Verge reported.
     
    A new Daydream VR headset might also be on its way. The headset may come in three colours -- charcoal, fog, and coral -- for $99.

    MORE Tech ARTICLES

    Tim Cook Says Apple Will Resist British Government Attempt To Weaken Encryption In New Spy Law

    DUBLIN — Apple chief executive Tim Cook says his company will resist the British government's efforts to get access to encrypted data through a new spying law.

    Tim Cook Says Apple Will Resist British Government Attempt To Weaken Encryption In New Spy Law

    Facebook Is Blacking Out A Small Social-Network Rival That Pays People For Posts

    Suppose every time you posted on Facebook, the social network tallied up the ad revenue it earned against your update and passed a percentage back to you.

    Facebook Is Blacking Out A Small Social-Network Rival That Pays People For Posts

    Facebook's Untapped Potential: Instagram, Video And Other Services

    Facebook's Untapped Potential: Instagram, Video And Other Services
    SAN FRANCISCO — If you're starting to notice more ads on Instagram, it's all part of Facebook's plan.

    Facebook's Untapped Potential: Instagram, Video And Other Services

    Canadian Startups Target Wearables For Elite Athletes To Go Beyond Step Counting

    Canadian Startups Target Wearables For Elite Athletes To Go Beyond Step Counting
    Canadian startups are building new wearable technology that goes well beyond the simple heart-rate monitoring and calorie-counting of activity trackers familiar to the average fitness buff.

    Canadian Startups Target Wearables For Elite Athletes To Go Beyond Step Counting

    Activision Blizzard, Seeking Mobility, Offers $5.9 Billion For Candy Crush Maker King Digital

    Activision Blizzard, Seeking Mobility, Offers $5.9 Billion For Candy Crush Maker King Digital
    ctivision Blizzard will pay $5.9 billion to buy Candy Crush maker King Digital Entertainment, combining a console gaming power with an established player in the fast-growing mobile gaming field.

    Activision Blizzard, Seeking Mobility, Offers $5.9 Billion For Candy Crush Maker King Digital

    Google Unveils A Feature That Writes Email Replies For You In Its Inbox App

    Google Unveils A Feature That Writes Email Replies For You In Its Inbox App
    Google is putting a different twist on the concept of "automated reply" with a new tool that aims to write artificially intelligent responses to your email.

    Google Unveils A Feature That Writes Email Replies For You In Its Inbox App