But can Google’s two newest smartphone lines prove that they can be at par or even surpass the features of iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus? Essentially, the Pixel and Pixel XL can withstand splashes and other minor liquid related accidents, but do not feature the same level of water resistance as the Note 7 or iPhone 7.
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Google Assistant is the future of Google. “Our goal is to build a personal Google for each and every user”.
The Google search bar is evolving yet again.
Pixel seems like a beast of the phone, Google Assistant is wonderful, and on the first look very quick, it can use data from the screen and really help you using your phone.
Pixel users will also be the only ones with access to unlimited photo and video backup storage, according to a change-log obtained by Android Police.
Specification wise, Google’s latest smartphones are pretty much in line with Apple’s latest iPhone 7/iPhone 7 Plus and Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, offering similar camera performance and both having and lacking some of the features, like IP67/68 rating.
Google’s Pixel Launcher is exclusive to the Pixel phones, and is the evolution of the Google Now Launcher. All in all, do you think that you would be willing to be tethered to Verizon for two years just to pick up the latest Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones? The two first Pixel models – a 5-inch handset and a 5.5-inch device – are already up for preorder in the United States of America starting from US$649 (RM2,700). The company has long used the Pixel name for high-end hardware with their name on it (debuting on that way-too-expensive Chromebook a few years ago), and now they’re making it ubiquitous. It’ll have a 1920 x 1080 AMOLED display, which is a bit surprising considering that Google emphasized virtual reality during their Pixel presentation. Pictured, above, from left: Google Wi-Fi, Google Streaming/Chromecast Ultra, Google Home, Google Pixel Phone, Google Daydream View VR headset. The multinational tech company boasts that Pixel sports the “best smartphone camera”. When not in use, the Daydream controllers of the VR headset will slide into the headset. While you will have to hook up the handset with Verizon to take advantage of the deal, updates will not be an issue as it’s Google’s baby… not Verizon’s.
We have already witnessed that Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones by Google run on the all new Android 7.1 Nougat operating system, at the recently held “MadeByGoogle” event. Then, the next time he or she reboots the phone, the new Android build will boot automatically.
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That means that if you buy a Pixel or Pixel XL from Verizon, you will get security updates straight from Google, which is good since security is important.
