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Google Unveils a New Smartphone Line Called Pixel
ap technology ^ | Oct 4, 2016 | brandon bailey

Posted on 10/04/2016 11:14:39 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper

Google launched an aggressive challenge to Apple and Samsung on Tuesday, introducing its own new line of smartphones called Pixel, which are designed to showcase a digital helper the company calls "Google Assistant."

The new phones represent a big new push by Google to sell its own consumer devices, instead of largely just supplying software for other manufacturers. At a starting price of $649, the new phones are aimed at the same markets as Apple's iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy flagship phones.

Google executives touted features such as a powerful camera and long-lasting battery during a product event Tuesday, where they said the phones will be sold in two screen sizes — 5 inches and 5.5 inches — and three colors: black, silver and blue.

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1 posted on 10/04/2016 11:14:39 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Google says its Pixel has the 'best smartphone camera ever'
2 posted on 10/04/2016 11:16:47 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Introducing Pixel, Phone by Google [YouTube]
3 posted on 10/04/2016 11:17:59 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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So the nsa can scan your device even faster, the google phone...


4 posted on 10/04/2016 11:18:29 AM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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You can only beat a dog for so long
and one of two things happens,


5 posted on 10/04/2016 11:22:21 AM PDT by Big Red Badger (UNSCANABLE in an IDIOCRACY!)
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Demonstration
6 posted on 10/04/2016 11:30:43 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Google Pixel - October 4th Full Announcement
7 posted on 10/04/2016 11:39:17 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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12.3 megapixels is the ‘best phone camera ever’? I’m sure after 2 years it’s outdated already but my Lumia 1020 from 2014 had a 41 megapixel rear camera.


8 posted on 10/04/2016 1:04:24 PM PDT by DesertSapper (TRUMP the lefties!)
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