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Google on Wednesday unveiled a
redesigned version of its Pixel
smartphone, part of a refreshed line of
devices as part of the tech giant’ s efforts
to boost its presence against hardware
rivals.
The new Pixel 2 and larger Pixel 2 XL
are the first Google - made devices since
Google announced the acquisition of key
segments of Taiwan - based electronics
group HTC.
The smartphones will be available for
order as of Wednesday in six countries
starting at $ 649 for Pixel 2 , and $ 849
for Pixel 2 XL .
Google said the new aluminum- body
smartphones as well as its newly
unveiled connected speakers and laptop
computer all aim to infuse artificial
intelligence to make the devices more
user - friendly.
Google vice president Rick Osterloh said
Google’ s new devices are designed to
better integrate hardware and software
with artificial intelligence .
“ They ’ re simple to use and they
anticipate your needs ,” Osterloh told the
product launch event in San Francisco .
“ You interact with your devices
naturally with your voice or by touching
them .”
Google, by bringing in a team of
engineers from HTC, aims to emulate
the success of Apple iPhones by
controlling the hardware as well as the
software used in the premium - priced
handsets.
Google also unveiled a slimmed down
version of its digital assistant connected
speaker starting at $ 49 in the United
States , stepping up its challenge to
market leader Amazon .
The new Google Home Mini is available
for pre - order in the seven countries
where the device is offered, and will go
on sale in stores October 19 , the
company said .
The new speaker , which responds to
voice commands using artificial
intelligence , is less than half the price of
Google’ s first generation speaker and
makes this “ more accessible to more
people,” said Google hardware designer
Isabelle Olsson.
Google chief executive Sundar Pichai
said the new devices showcase the tech
giant’s artificial intelligence .
“ We ’ve been working hard continuing
our shift from a mobile- first to an AI -
first world, ” he said .
“ We are working on software and
hardware together , because that is the
best way to drive computing forward . ”
The launch comes in the wake of Apple ’s
announcement of a new line of iPhones,
and Amazon ’ s upgrades to its Echo
speakers powered by its Alexa digital
assistant .
Google also announced a new Pixelbook
laptop , calling it a “ high performance”
computer powered by its Chrome
operating system and designed as a
rival to Microsoft’s Surface and Apple ’s
iPad Pro.
With a 12 . 3 - inch display , the device is a
convertible PC that can be used as a
tablet and is sold starting at $ 999 for US
customers.
Source: mosyloaded
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