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Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Rely On Google Assistant More Than Ever

Oct 4, 2017, 12:21 PM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Oct 4, 2017, 12:40 PM

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Google today announced the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones. Both devices run Android 8 Oreo and feature a new Assistant bar that is placed at the bottom of the home screen. Assistant is always available and working in the background to tie together the various things people do throughout the day, such as home-bound commutes. One of the key features is a carryover from the HTC U11: squeezing the sides of the phone will activate Google Assistant. The devices share most hardware features, including aluminum designs, glass front and rear panels, 12-megapixel main cameras, 8-megapixel selfie cameras, and rear-mounted fingerprint sensors. The camera has the ability to to optical and electronic video stabilization at the same time and the lens has an aperture of f/1.8. It includes a feature called Motion Photos, which are similar to the iPhone's Live Photos. The Pixel 2 has a 5-inch display, while the Pixel 2 XL has a 6-inch 18:9 quad HD+ plastic AMOLED display (similar to the LG V30). The phones meet IP67 for protection agains water and dust ingress. Google says the devices will receive up to three years of software support. Other specs include a Snapdragon 835 processor with 4 GB of RAM, stereo speakers, Bluetooth 5, and Daydream capability. The smaller Pixel 2 comes in black, blue, and white and costs $649, while the larger Pixel 2 XL comes in just black and white and costs $849. They include 64 GB of storage, but a 128 GB option is available for an additional $100 for each model. The device is available for pre-order starting today and ships October 17. For a limited time, Googe will give those who buy the Pixel 2 / XL a free Google Home Mini.

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Google Pixel 2

5" display FHD+ resolution
Snapdragon 835 processor 4 GB RAM
2,700 mAh battery
NFC, Fingerprint Reader, Water-Resistant

Google Pixel 2 XL

6" display QHD+ resolution
Snapdragon 835 processor 4 GB RAM
3,520 mAh battery
NFC, Fingerprint Reader, Water-Resistant

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PhoneMaster

Oct 4, 2017, 2:32 PM

So 2015...

Wassup with the huge chin and forehead on the Pix 2? Someone should call google and tell them it’s not 2015 anymore.

aeternavi

Oct 4, 2017, 1:09 PM

Pass

No memory card slot, no headphone jack, front that looks like a S8, back that resembles a typical LG, and then that price tag. What's the point?

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