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All you need to know about the Google conference

5th October 2017
Alice Matthews
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Google’s conference took place yesterday, with the company presenting its latest hardware products. Two new smartphones, a PC, and a VR headset were all discussed. Here’s what you need to know.

Original author: Marc-Antoine Poignant, The Duck Network

Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2
The Android community has been eagerly awaiting the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2. These smartphones show what a pure Android OS can do best.

The Pixel 2 has a screen size of 5” while the Pixel XL2’s is 6”. The two smartphones are waterproof, have a 12MP camera, and run on Android Oreo, thanks to both 4GB RAM and a Snapdragon 835 SoC.

The headphone jack has also gone and the smartphones run Stock Android.

When it comes down to prices, the Pixel 2 will cost £629, while the XL model has a heftier price tag of £799.

  • Google also presented a new ‘Daydream View’ version of its VR headset
  • The company unveiled the Pixel Buds – wireless headphones that are compatible with the new smartphones

Google Pixelbook – when ChromeOS and Android become one
The Pixelbook is a computer that runs ChromeOS (Google’s operating system), while also allowing Android applications to run.

Key features:

  • Screen: 12.3” QHD
  • Intel Core i5/i7 processor
  • 16GB RAM
  • SSD: 512GB
  • Battery life: ten hours
  • Rapid recharging
  • Back-lit keyboard
  • Optional Pixel Pen stylus (not included) – $99 (£100)

Price: $999 - $1,649 (£1,199 - £1,699)

Google Home, an updated home assistant

  • A mini version of Google Home was unveiled
  • Google Home supports multiple accounts
  • Google HomeMax, a supersized version of the smart home speaker, was announced.

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