Google unveiled a number of new gadgets at its I / O Developers Conference on Wednesday, including the long-awaited Pixel Watch, a new budget Pixel 6a phone and headphones. It has also teased its flagship Pixel 7 phone, which is coming this fall, and said it is working on a new tablet.
Hardware isn’t a core part of Google’s business, but it seems to be changing as new products are launched. Google generated $ 61.24 billion in ad revenue in the last quarter, while its “other revenue” segment, which includes hardware sales, apps and non-advertising revenue, generated $ 8.16 billion. But it rose to 6.67 billion in the year-ago quarter, and CEO Sundar Pichai said the Pixel smartphone had recorded all-time sales despite supply constraints.
Here is what Google has announced.
Pixel Watch
The Google Pixel Watch offers features similar to the Apple Watch and plays a refined and smooth look that may appeal to customers who use Android instead of the iPhone, with which it does not work.
This will integrate the technology of Fitbit, allowing it to move towards research and development year after year. The fitness startup acquired it last year. Fitbit technology will allow users to track their sleep, heart rate and workout.
The watch runs on Google’s Wear OS software that lets users do things like check messages and download music. Users can also get directions to Google Maps or connect them to their smart home devices so they can, for example, change their thermostat temperature or make sure the lights are off.
The company did not pay a price, telling reporters in one call that it would be a premium-priced product. It will be available in the fall.
Earlier, other companies such as LG, Samsung, Huawei and Fossil made watches using Google’s software.
Google has also announced the lineup of its new phone.
Pixel 6a
Google will release its latest budget Pixel phone this summer. Most of the Pixel 6a has the same design as the Pixel 6, but will be slightly smaller and will cost 449.
Google has promised an all-day battery that can last up to 72 hours while in Extreme Battery Saver mode, which it said was the first for a Pixel phone.
It also uses Google Tensor, so budget phones will have the same power as the more expensive Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
The Pixel 6a will also receive a five-year security update and will come in three colors: chalk, charcoal and sage.
The Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and a new Pixel tablet are coming
Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
Google has teased the new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro flagship phones. They will use the next generation Will be shipped with Google Tensor chip and Android 13. The company did not offer a price, but the Pixel 6 was spotted in the midrange market with a starting price of $ 599, where the 6 Pro started at 899.
The Pixel 6 has become the fastest-selling Pixel ever. In the first six months of launch, 6 sold more units than the Pixel 4 and Pixel 5 in their first six months. The company wants to continue the momentum that could help Google gain more shares from other Android manufacturers, such as Samsung.
Google has also teased a new Android tablet that will launch in 2023 and will also run on a Tensor chip. The company did not provide further details on the price but said it would be a high quality product.
The company did not launch any tablet from Pixel Slate in 2018. However, some users have complained that the tablet looks a lot like a laptop. Prior to that release, Google fought to use Android as the tablet operating system. Google’s hardware boss Rick Osterloh Said in 2019 Its hardware team will focus on making laptops in the future, but the company is still “committed to working long-term with our partners on tablets for all segments of the market.”
Pixel Buds Pro
Google has announced its new Pixel Buds Pro The earbud Pixel Buds Pro will be available for pre-order on July 21 and on shelves on July 28 for $ 199.
Buds Pro eventually offers to cancel active noise, which helps turn off background noise and means they will compete more directly with Apple’s AirPods Pro. The earbud has a beamforming mic, voice accelerometer and wind-blocking mesh cover to make clear calls. They will also support spatial audio, which makes it sound like music is coming from all around you. This is a feature offered by Apple’s AirPods.
The Pixel Bud, which comes in four colors (coral, lemongrass, fog and charcoal), has seven hours of listening time with or without sound cancellation and 11 hours without it.
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