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
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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.
Google Pixel Watch 2: Overview
- 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
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Google Pixel 8 Pro: Overview
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Tensor G3 chipset
- 50MP+ 48MP+ 48MP camera setup on the back
- Temperature Sensor
- Magic Eraser
- 2400 nits peak brightness
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Google Pixel 8 overview
- Tensor G3 processor
- 50MP + 12MP dual rear cameras
- Android 14
- Magic Eraser feature
- Preorders starts today
- Available on October 12
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Android 14 on new Pixel 8
- Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will get OS updates, security updates and feature drops for 7 years
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Future AI based features coming to Pixel 8 series
- Smart reply on Gboard
- Zoom enhance
- Magic eraser
New changes 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
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Pixel 8 Pro Camera Features
- 50 MP main camera
- Auto focus on front camera
- 48MP telephoto sensor
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More Camera Features
- Guided frame on front and rear camera
New Camera setup on Pixel 8
- Audio Magic eraser for videos
- Best take pictures
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New Tensor G3 chipset
- Twice as many machine learning module compared to Tensor 1
- Pixel 8 to recoganize the language you are speaking
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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
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
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
Google announces Pixel Watch 2
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- 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
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First Published: Oct 04 2023 | 6:48 PM IST
