Google Pixel, Pixel XL launch: With a hardware heavy line-up, Google is all set to pull up the curtains on its products at today’s event in San Francisco. The live stream of the special event by Google will start at 4pm (GMT) on Tuesday 4 October 2016, which in Indian time is 9:30 PM.
After the much hyped Apple event last month, it is now Google’s turn to launch its brand new smartphones Pixel and Pixel XL in what looks to be an extravagant affair. We say it is going to be massive because the way the tech major has done the marketing is something very unlikely of the company.
Many reports and rumours have been doing the rounds and based on them, there are some assumptions and expectations on the products which Google may unveil at the event. But, most notably, the thing that can be said is that the launch event will majorly be hardware centric.
According to leaks Google Pixel is reported to feature a 5-inch (2560x1440) AMOLED display while Pixel XL will get a larger 5.5-inch display. Both phones will run the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor coupled with 4GB RAM. On the design side, Google is going for unibody design with dual-tone metal and glass.
Google Pixel will run Android Nougat 7.1, according to leaks. It seems Google has already changed the Nexus launcher and renamed it as Pixel launcher. One of the highlights in this is that the Google Search bar now shows just as Simple G logo on top. The new phones will definitely have some additional software features. Google CEO Sundar Pichai in one of his earlier interviews had hinted that the company plans to do more on the software level with regard to the ‘Nexus’ phones. Of course, Nexus is not happening, but Pixel could come packed with something extra than just Vanilla Android.
Google’s Pixel event will be all about the hardware and there are reports the new Google Chromecast and Google Home device will also be launched. Google Chromecast is expected to come with support for 4K content, according to reports. Google Home is the speaker powered by Google Assistant and a direct challenger to Amazon’s Echo device. Google Home is expected to be priced around $130.
What Else Will Be Announced At The Event?
Andromeda: In the area of software, this will be one of the biggest announcements. Andromeda is a hybrid of Android and Chrome OS.
Google HOME: According to leaks, Google seems to have been preparing its own variant of a smart-home device similar to Amazon’s Echo. It was also announced at the IO event in May, so the launch dates may be revealed during this event.
Chromecast Ultra: The new and improved Chromecast with 4K video and HDR features. This product is expected to cost a lot more than the normal chrome cast.
Google Wi-Fi: Simplifying the technology of multiple router setup at homes, Google has come up with an innovative product, with mesh network features.
You can watch Online Google event here:
After the much hyped Apple event last month, it is now Google’s turn to launch its brand new smartphones Pixel and Pixel XL in what looks to be an extravagant affair. We say it is going to be massive because the way the tech major has done the marketing is something very unlikely of the company.
Many reports and rumours have been doing the rounds and based on them, there are some assumptions and expectations on the products which Google may unveil at the event. But, most notably, the thing that can be said is that the launch event will majorly be hardware centric.
According to leaks Google Pixel is reported to feature a 5-inch (2560x1440) AMOLED display while Pixel XL will get a larger 5.5-inch display. Both phones will run the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor coupled with 4GB RAM. On the design side, Google is going for unibody design with dual-tone metal and glass.
Google Pixel will run Android Nougat 7.1, according to leaks. It seems Google has already changed the Nexus launcher and renamed it as Pixel launcher. One of the highlights in this is that the Google Search bar now shows just as Simple G logo on top. The new phones will definitely have some additional software features. Google CEO Sundar Pichai in one of his earlier interviews had hinted that the company plans to do more on the software level with regard to the ‘Nexus’ phones. Of course, Nexus is not happening, but Pixel could come packed with something extra than just Vanilla Android.
Google’s Pixel event will be all about the hardware and there are reports the new Google Chromecast and Google Home device will also be launched. Google Chromecast is expected to come with support for 4K content, according to reports. Google Home is the speaker powered by Google Assistant and a direct challenger to Amazon’s Echo device. Google Home is expected to be priced around $130.
What Else Will Be Announced At The Event?
Andromeda: In the area of software, this will be one of the biggest announcements. Andromeda is a hybrid of Android and Chrome OS.
Google HOME: According to leaks, Google seems to have been preparing its own variant of a smart-home device similar to Amazon’s Echo. It was also announced at the IO event in May, so the launch dates may be revealed during this event.
Chromecast Ultra: The new and improved Chromecast with 4K video and HDR features. This product is expected to cost a lot more than the normal chrome cast.
Google Wi-Fi: Simplifying the technology of multiple router setup at homes, Google has come up with an innovative product, with mesh network features.
You can watch Online Google event here:
You Can Watch The Google Event Live Stream Here
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