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Google Officially Unveils the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL [Video]

Google Officially Unveils the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL [Video]

Posted October 4, 2017 at 6:06pm by iClarified
Google has officially unveiled its new 5-inch Pixel 2 and 6-inch Pixel 2 XL smartphones.

We want you to be able to ask even more from your phone—so we're giving you the highest-rated camera ever that helps you take great pictures and interact with the world around you, all-day battery life, and an Assistant that understands you better and helps you get more done.

Google Officially Unveils the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL [Video]



Here's a look at the features of Google's new smartphone...

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Features:
● The best smartphone camera, again
Taking great photos and videos is one of the things you do most with your phone, so we set out to deliver the best photography experience. You get stunningly crisp, clear, and detailed photos in any light. You can also take high-quality portrait shots with the perfect background blurs, from both the front and back camera. New motion photos capture a few seconds of video around the shot so you can relive the moment around the picture. 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.

Google Officially Unveils the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL [Video]


We’ve made video capture better too by combining both optical and electronic video stabilization to give you remarkably smooth video, even when you’re on the move. All of these great features mean you can take the best photos and videos with Pixel 2. And don’t just take our word for it—independent camera experts DxOMark have rated the Pixel 2 camera as the best camera of any smartphone, with an unprecedented score of 98. To top it off, we’re once again providing free unlimited storage for all of the photos and videos taken on your Pixel.


Your camera will also keep getting better over time. As just one example, 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.

Google Officially Unveils the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL [Video]

● Search what you see
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.

Google Officially Unveils the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL [Video]

● The Google Assistant, more helpful for you
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. 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.

Your Assistant now helps you manage more settings and apps on your phone. You can say “turn on do not disturb” on your way into the theater, instead of navigating settings, and soon you’ll be able to book concert tickets or buy flowers. You can control your music, your smart home devices and find answers to pretty much anything.

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.

Google Officially Unveils the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL [Video]


● Do more, worry less
We’ve all been caught with a dead battery, so we made sure the Pixel 2 has a battery that lasts all day.* And if you ever need a quick boost, 15 minutes of charging gives you up to seven hours of usage. It’s also water and dust resistant to the IP67 standard and 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.

We’re also making it easy to switch to Pixel. Most people will be able to copy their contacts, apps, messages, photos, and even their iMessages from their old phones to Pixel in 10 minutes or less. It’s fast and painless.

● Just give me the deets, already
Pixel 2 comes in two sizes, with the same great features in both. There’s the 5-inch Pixel 2 with a crystal-clear cinematic OLED display, which comes in Just Black, Clearly White and Kinda Blue. The 6-inch Pixel 2 XL has a razor-sharp pOLED 18:9 display which allows us to create a full screen, immersive viewing experience, and comes in Just Black and Black & White.

Both phones are powered by Android 8.0 Oreo and come with an always-on display which lets you see notifications at a glance on Pixel’s screen without having to touch the power button. The new Now Playing feature, exclusive to Pixel, shows you what song is playing around you. With your permission it matches music to a database of thousands of songs that’s stored on your device, without sending any information to Google.
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Pricing and Availability:
Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are available for pre-order today starting at $649 in the U.S. Both products are also available in Australia, Canada, Germany, India and U.K. The Pixel 2 XL will launch in Italy, Singapore and Spain later this year.

The Pixel 2 will be available at all Verizon retail outlets as well as at Best Buy stores. Pixel is also being offered on the Google Store. And Project Fi fans will be happy to know that Pixel also works on the Fi network.

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Sabtain Aziz
Sabtain Aziz - October 6, 2017 at 3:12am
So you don’t like IOS or Android what phone do you use? BlackBerry?
Me
Me - October 5, 2017 at 4:24pm
"Independent camera experts" DxOMark have been done with Pixel 2 tests, on time of announce (just FYI)! My wife use Pixel, and she is taking my iPhone 6 plus to make a better pictures... I really doubt about "expert" from DxOMark and there "independent" expertise!
D4xM4Nx
D4xM4Nx - October 5, 2017 at 7:53am
Since the iPhone X raised the bar so high, both of these phones are done even if they're legitimately good or meh. Honestly both give the 'meh' vibe, starting with Android TF...
Sabtain Aziz
Sabtain Aziz - October 5, 2017 at 4:10am
They’ve added a lot of iPhone 7 features but impressed
007
007 - October 4, 2017 at 7:58pm
But yet they will continue to make everything better for the Iphone than the pixels all app optimization’s and cool little extras will most likely be released for Apple before their own phone
acktually
acktually - October 4, 2017 at 8:15pm
sure. google didn't need a second camera lens, and this shoots better photos. they got the fastest fingerprint unlock. better AI, translating real time. better battery life. i'm impressed. and i'm an iPhone user. but i'm sure apple will offer unlimited storage for free too. probably not.
Sabtain Aziz
Sabtain Aziz - October 5, 2017 at 4:07am
Actually Touch ID 2 is proven to be the fastest and most reliable finger print unlock on a mobile device and also the battery is better on the 8 plus and x.
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