Made by Google event highlights: Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Watch 2 launched

The Pixel 8 series smartphones and Watch 2 are available for pre-order in India, with availability starting from October 12, exclusively on e-commerce platform Flipkart

At its Made by Google 2023 event, US-based technology giant Google launched the Pixel 8 series and the Pixel Watch 2. While the Pixel 8 is priced at Rs 75,999, the Pixel 8 Pro comes in at Rs 106,999. Meanwhile, the Pixel Watch 2 is priced at Rs 39,900. All the devices are available for pre-order, with availability starting on October 12, exclusively on e-commerce platform Flipkart.

Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro: What's new

The Pixel 8 features a 6.2-inch Actua display of 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the latest Tensor G3 chip, the Pixel 8 boasts a 50-megapixel main camera sensor, accompanied by a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. On the front, the Pixel 8 sports a 10.5MP camera sensor positioned in a center-aligned display punch-hole.

Moving on to the Pixel 8 Pro, it boasts a larger 6.7-inch OLED display of variable refresh rate (1Hz-120Hz). Powered by the same Tensor G3 chip, it has a 48MP telephoto lens for up to 5x optical zoom in addition to the 50MP main camera sensor and a 48MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. The Pixel 8 Pro would feature a 10.5MP front camera sensor with autofocus, placed in a center-aligned display punch-hole.

Pixel Watch 2: What's new

The Pixel Watch 2 share similarities with its predecessor, the first-generation Pixel Watch, but it comes equipped with new features. Made of 100 per cent recycled, the Pixel Watch 2 comes with powerful performance, all-day battery life (with always-on display), safety features and sensors for deeper health insights — including Google’s heart rate tracking.

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Google Pixel Watch 2: Overview

- Heartrate sensor, Skin temperature sensor, Stress level sensor
- 1.2-inch round OLED display dial
- Always on display
- 1000 nits peak brightness
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- 306mAh battery 
- WearOS 4
- 2GB RAM
- Priced at Rs 39,900
- Preorders from today

Google Pixel Watch 2

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Google Pixel 8 Pro: Overview

- 6.7-inch Super Actua Display
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Tensor G3 chipset
- 50MP+ 48MP+ 48MP camera setup on the back
- Temperature Sensor
- Magic Eraser 
- 2400 nits peak brightness 

Google Pixel 8 Pro

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Google Pixel 8 overview

- 6.2-inch OLED display of 120Hz refresh rate
- Tensor G3 processor
- 50MP + 12MP dual rear cameras
- Android 14
- Magic Eraser feature
- Preorders starts today
- Available on October 12

Google Pixel 8

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Android 14 on new Pixel 8

- Both Pixel 8 and 8 Pro will come with Android 14
- Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will get OS updates, security updates and feature drops for 7 years

Google will offer 7 years of software updates for the new Pixel smartphones

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Future AI based features coming to Pixel 8 series

- Record Summarize
- Smart reply on Gboard
- Zoom enhance
- Magic eraser

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New changes to Google Assistant

- Google integrates AI based Bard to Google Assistant
- AI powered Generative features
- conversation using text, images and voice with Google Assistant
- Assistant with Bard will roll out for beta testing

New Google Assistant features

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Pixel 8 Pro Camera Features

- Video Boost feature
- 50 MP main camera
- Auto focus on front camera
- 48MP telephoto sensor

Pixel 8 Pro Camera

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More Camera Features

- Magic Editor
- Guided frame on front and rear camera

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New Camera setup on Pixel 8

-New AI capabilities to camera
- Audio Magic eraser for videos
- Best take pictures

Google Pixel 8 Camera

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New Tensor G3 chipset

- AI powered capabilities in new chipset
- Twice as many machine learning module compared to Tensor 1
- Pixel 8 to recoganize the language you are speaking

New Tensor G3 chip on Google Pixel 8

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Pixel 8 Pro: What's new in design and display

• 6.7-inch Super Actua Display
• Peak brightness of 2400nits
• Variable refresh rate, ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz
• Tensor G3
• 100% recycled Aluminium frame
• Temperature sensor

 

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Pixel 8: What's new in design and display

• 6.2-inch FHD+ Actua Display
• 42% brighter display
• Peak brightness of 2000nits
• Up to 120Hz display
• Tensor G3
• 100% recycled Aluminium frame

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Next up: Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro

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Google Pixel Buds Pro set to get better

Google to rollout a new feature update next week for the Pixel Buds Pro. The update would bring:

• Clearer call feature is getting an upgrade for better voice call experience
• Bluetooth super wide-band
• Reduced latency by up to 50%
• AI to automatically pause audio and turn on transparency mode

 

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Google announces Pixel Watch 2

Google announces new Pixel Watch 2

- Recycled Aluminium body
- Quad Core CPU
- 24 hours battery life
- 12 hours charge in 30 minutes
- WearOS 4
- Safety check feature
- More accurate activity tracker
- New skin temprature sensor