Google has announced their major new hardware for the next year! Despite the leaks ahead of time, there were still a few surprises in store. Join Ryan Rampersad and Ian R Buck to hear all about it!
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October 4th – Google Event – YouTubePixel Phones Size & Screen Comparisons – Album on ImgurProducts Announced
00:03:04 | Google Home New Features
Call with your phone number, even if you’re not a Fi subscriber or Google Voice userCommand it to ring your Android phoneMore options for routinesAllowing it to more naturally accept commands, like “warm up the living room” because it knows what the current settings areBroadcast a message to all Google Home devices in the houseFamily Link account support (those accounts for kids under 13)Partnering with Disney and other kid-focused companies to provide content00:06:31 | Google Home Mini
$50Almost all fabricChalk color alone took 157 tries to get right00:08:41 | Google Home Max
$400Big, rectangular HomeBest speakers yetThey love that bassSmart sound: adjusts audio based on its environment. Hi, HomePod!Learns over time: low volume in the morning, loud when the dishwasher is goingBluetooth and aux input supported as wellComes with 12 months of YouTube Red free00:12:47 | Nest
Reminded us about their new productsIntegrated with other Google productsNest cam can send its feed to ChromecastNest hello can announce through Google Home who is at the door00:14:17 | Pixelbook
Starts at $100010 mm1kg12.3” screen10 hours battery15 minute charging gives 2 hoursInstant tethering – can immediately choose your phone as your wifiGoogle Assistant built in – first laptopDedicated buttonPixel Pen$100Circle things on screen, Assistant pulls up information about themGoogle PlayWorking with Snapchat to make a version for the larger screen00:24:31 | Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL
Pixel 2$650 for 64GB$750 for 128GBKinda blue (Verizon exclusive,) just black, clearly whiteManufactured by HTC5” 1920×1080 screen2,700mAh batteryDimensions: 145.7mm x 69.7mm x 7.8mmPixel 2 XL$850 for 64GB$950 for 128GBManufactured by LG6” 2880×1440 screenSlightly curved displayGoes right up to the sides3,520mAh batteryDimensions: 157.9mm x 76.7mm x 7.9mmBothFeature parityAluminum backIP677 hours charge from 15 minutesAlways on displayShows what information?Identifies song that is playingLauncherGoogle search is now at the bottomSqueeze the phone to get to Google AssistantThanks, HTC!Not remappableDual front-facing speakersThey DIDN’T talk about the missing headphone jackThey didn’t talk about the missing wireless chargingAssistant has customizable routines, such as “Let’s go home”Google LensGoogle Goggles, rebranded and integrated into many other appsARCore“All the fun, no LEGO pieces to step on”AR stickers, exclusive to PixelDXOMark score of 98 (up from 89)Motion Photos. Like Live Photos.Free Google Home Mini if you buy a Pixel 2 soon!00:59:58 | New Daydream Viewer
Better lensesBlocks out more lightStrap on top01:00:36 | Google Pixel Buds
$160Wireless earbudsWhen you pair with a Pixel, you get access to Google AssistantReal-time Google translate01:04:18 | Google Clips
Camera that you set somewhere, and it takes photos for youDesigned with pet owners and parents in mind01:07:09 | Moto X4
Not technically part of this event, but important for Project FiAndroid One version of X4 is the first non-Google (ie Pixel or Nexus) phone available on Project Fi$400, which is incredibly important because without it Project Fi would be a network with only flagship-priced phones availableTrading in a Nexus 5X or 6P by October 5th would get you $50 Fi credit, on top of the normal trade-in valueIf you have a Nexus 5X, this is a great deal because your 5X could die at any momentThis episode of Nexus Special has a Fringe episode. You should really listen to The Fringe #444: NS #56 — Carbonated Lubrication!
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