Google I/O 2019 Brings Affordable Pixel 3a, Nest Hub Max, and Android Q Beta
Google unveils the budget-friendly Pixel 3a smartphone and the Nest Hub Max display at its annual I/O developer conference. The company also rebrands its Google Home lineup under the Nest name while pushing forward with Android Q Beta 3.
Google takes the stage at I/O 2019 to reveal a wide array of new products and software updates, headlined by the unexpected launch of the Pixel 3a and 3a XL. These smartphones serve as affordable alternatives to the premium Pixel 3 lineup, offering the same highly praised camera experience in a more budget-friendly package. Google confirms plans to build multiple generations of these affordable devices, making the Pixel brand accessible to a wider audience.
In addition to the new smartphones, Google introduces the Nest Hub Max, a large-format smart display that expands the company's smart home hardware ecosystem. As part of this expansion, Google announces that all future Google Home products will fall under the Nest brand, unifying the company's smart home efforts under a single recognizable name.
On the software front, Google pushes the development of Android Q forward with the release of Beta 3, which the new Pixel 3a supports right out of the box. The conference also features deep dives into updates for Google Search and the Google Assistant, showcasing the company's continued focus on artificial intelligence and improving the overall user experience across its vast suite of services.