Google’s latest Pixel launch event has come to an end. Although some of the products Google revealed were leaked ahead of time, the company still managed to throw in a few surprises. Here are all the big news from the "Made by Google" conference.
Google officially released Pixel 8 Pro and made many upgrades to it. These include the TensorG3 chipset, as well as an updated rear camera array with a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 48-megapixel 5x zoom telephoto lens, and a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. It even has a new zoom enhancement feature that retroactively increases image detail as you pinch to zoom in on it.
The Pixel 8 Pro is also equipped with a temperature reader, which Google says users can use to accurately measure the temperature of surfaces, objects, and soon even become a thermometer. While the flagship device will retain the same 6.7-inch display as its predecessor, it will feature LTPO technology with a peak brightness of 2,400 nits.
All these features push the Pixel 8 Pro’s starting price to $999, which is $100 more expensive than the Pixel 7 Pro. It comes in black, porcelain white, and light blue, and is available for pre-order today. Shipping is expected to begin on October 12th.
Thanks to the addition of the Google G3Tensor processor, the performance of the new Pixel 8 has been improved. The phone features a 6.2-inch OLED display, which is slightly smaller than its predecessor. Although this display does not use an LTPO display like the Pixel 8 Pro, it still offers an upgraded 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2,000 nits.
Additionally, the Pixel 8 will feature a dual-camera setup with an upgraded 50-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. Pixel 8 and 8 Pro also have access to new AI editing features in Google Photos, including MagicEditor and BestTake.
Despite the smaller display, the Pixel 8 will also get the same $100 price increase as the Pixel 8 Pro, bringing its starting price to $799. The Pixel 8 will be available in rose, black and ecru colors, with pre-orders starting today and shipping expected to begin on October 12.
While the Pixel Watch 2 looks the same as the original Pixel Watch, it has a lot of improvements, such as a more efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 processor and up to 24 hours of battery life even with the always-on display feature turned on.
In addition, it is equipped with a new skin temperature sensor and a continuous electrodermal activity sensor, which enables new stress detection functions and can automatically record the start and stop times of seven activities. PixelWatch2 is also equipped with a new multi-path heart rate sensor, which can measure heart rate in more ways and in more places.
You can pre-order the Pixel Watch 2 today for $349.99 for the GPS version and $399.99 for the LTE version. It will be available in silver and blue, silver and white, gold and ecru, and all-black, and is expected to begin shipping on October 12.
To match the Pixel 8 series, several new colors have been added to the Pixel Buds Pro: light blue and porcelain. But the new colors aren't the only update coming to the Pixel Buds Pro, Google also announced it's rolling out conversation detection, which will automatically pause the audio and turn on transparency mode when it detects you're speaking.
Google is also trying to improve voice call quality by adding Bluetooth Ultra Wideband, which Google says will make your voice "fuller and clearer." The Buds Pro will also support Google's ClearCalling feature, which helps reduce background noise during calls. Both features will be available in upcoming firmware updates.
The new blue and porcelain Pixel Buds Pro are priced at $199.99, the same price as the other colors in the series, and are now available for pre-order.
Android 14 is finally here, offering better key support, new health tracking features, and multiple custom updates. An excellent personalization feature of Android 14 is artificial intelligence wallpaper generation, which can create a new background simply by describing an image.
Google's latest version of the operating system will be available first for Pixel phones 4A 5G and newer, while phones from other companies, including Samsung, Nothing and OnePlus, will add support "later this year."
While launching the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, Google also announced that it will provide "operating system, security and feature downgrade updates" for the two phones for seven years. This means that Pixel 8 users can expect to get the update before 2030. Previously, Google only provided five years of security updates and three years of Android updates for older Pixel models.
Google will launch "Assistant with Bard," an artificial intelligence-enhanced personal assistant that will be available on Android and iOS "in the coming months." The tool will integrate with apps like Google's Gmail and Docs to help you create captions for photos, create grocery lists and find messages in your inbox.