Google’s big hardware event is coming up fast – it all goes down next Wednesday, October 4. But we already know (or think we know) a fair amount about what will be revealed, including brand new Pixel smartphones with some big upgrades, and some devices that will flesh out Google’s broader hardware portfolio considerably.
Here’s a list of what we can expect when Google takes the stage in San Francisco next week:
Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
The headline devices are likely to be the new Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, sequels to the first smartphones Google designed itself in-house, which it released last year. Judging by Google’s first attempt, the follow-up should be a very compelling set of of devices.
The Pixel 2 XL is supposed to be the bigger deal of the two new devices[1], in a few different ways: Unlike last year, Google will differentiate its larger-screened device with some improvements over the smaller, including a design with much slimmer bezels. It’s also said to have a QHD screen, and both front and back cameras with optical image stabilization. Android Authority also reports it’ll have an electronic sim slot, as well s IP67 dust and water resistance and new, tougher Gorilla Glass 5 for the display. It may also feature “squeezable” sides, which would allow users to press in while holding the device to trigger actions, like launching Google Assistant.
As for the Pixel 2, it’ll have a lot of the same internal specs, but it is said to have larger bezels, and a FHD screen instead of QHD – reports also claim it won’t get the same wide color gamut of the Pixel 2 XL.
Both devices sound like they should be compelling...
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