Ah, autumn: the smell of pumpkin spice, the changing of the leaves, and a whole heap of new gadgets from your favorite hardware-makers. Today, Google added to that pile with a new line of Pixel devices, unveiled at a media event in New York City. There's a new generation of Pixel phones, a tablet called the Pixel Slate, a new smart home device with a screen, and a fresh way to freak out telemarketers.
Missed the show? You can watch the whole thing on YouTube[1], read all the details in our WIRED liveblog[2], or simply read on for the highlights of the day.
Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
Yes, the Pixel 3 XL has a notch.
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When Google started making smartphones in 2016, it showed the best of what Android phones could be. The first-generation Pixel[3] quickly became one of our favorite phones, rivaling the best from Apple and Samsung. Today, Google continued that trend with two new flagships: the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL[4].
Google has made all of the requisite upgrades here: bigger displays, better cameras, and better processors. The phones come with OLED displays, and the screens are each a little bigger than before: 5.3 and 6.3 inches, respectively, up from 5 and 6 inches on last year's phones. The plasticky backs have been replaced with matte glass to support wireless charging, and there are a few new colors too. No more tuxedo white-and-black, but there is a delightful new shade called Not Pink.
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