Google Unveils Pixel 3 Smartphones and New Smart Home Devices
Google confirms recent leaks by officially announcing the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones, alongside the Google Home Hub and Pixel Slate. The new devices rely heavily on artificial intelligence to challenge top competitors in the tech market.
Google confirms months of rumors by officially unveiling its latest hardware at a major event in New York City. The tech giant introduces the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones, the Google Home Hub, and the Pixel Slate. Additionally, Google quietly updates its Chromecast streaming dongle to include 5GHz Wi-Fi network support.
The Pixel 3 and 3 XL feature 5.5-inch and 6.3-inch screens with storage options up to 128GB. Instead of following the market trend of multiple rear lenses, Google includes a single rear camera that captures 184 percent more of the scene, paired with a dual front-facing camera for wide-angle selfies. New camera software features high-resolution zoom and a dedicated low light mode to improve photography in dark environments.
Artificial intelligence serves as the biggest selling point for the new Pixel lineup, showcasing Google's core expertise as a search engine. Google Assistant integrates deeply into the phones, answering calls while charging and using image search data to enhance photo quality. The devices also boast 40 percent louder speakers than previous models and include a clever feature that silences notifications when users simply flip the phone over.