![]() ![]() However, the Pixel teaser trailer does show a search for “why does my phone take so many blurry photos?”, which hints that either EIS or OIS will be a tentpole feature on the new hardware.Įarlier reports pegged the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 to run a next-generation Qualcomm SnapDragon processor.Įarlier rumours suggested the new Pixel hardware would be the first to be powered by the latest generation Qualcomm processor, dubbed SnapDragon 836. The new Pixel hardware is tipped to forgo Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) in favour of Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) to improve low-light photographs and prevent shaky video footage. That should extinguish some of the pain felt by users looking to upgrade.Īccording to Android Police, Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will both include front-facing stereo speakers. Like the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus before it, Google will bundle a USB-C to 3.5mm dongle inside the box. Talking of following current smartphone trends, Google looks set to ditch the 3.5mm headphone port in favour of USB Type-C headphones.Īpple, HTC and Motorola have all debuted flagship handsets without the industry-standard audio port within the last 12 months, and now Google looks set to follow suit. It would also address one of the criticisms levelled at the original Pixel. Water resistance has almost become standard across flagship smartphones and it would be nice to see Google join the fray this year. The new Pixel models will also be IP68 dust and water resistant, it has been claimed. Speaking of the display, Google is widely-tipped to keep the same sizes as its previous Pixel phones, that is, five-inches for the Pixel and 5.5 inches for XL. The nifty functionality enables users to quickly glance to check the time, or any outstanding app notifications, without the need to wake the display. ![]() Samsung has shipped an Always On display on its flagship phones for a number of years. This technology will look very different from the ambient display feature available on current generation Pixel phones, sources have revealed. One of the headline features of the first Pixel and Pixel XL smartphone was the unlimited Google Photos storage bundled with the handset.Īnd judging by the Google search for “Why is my phone always out of storage?” featured in the new teaser trailer, unlimited cloud storage will also be included with its successor.Įlsewhere, Google is expected to debut an Always On display with its upcoming Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2. The staged searches in the Google Pixel 2 teaser about smartphones feeling impersonal, dumb and not understanding the user, seem to point towards an updated Google Assistant.Įlsewhere, it looks like Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will have improved battery life, compared to their predecessors. ![]() Like rivals Siri and Bixby, Google Assistant can keep you posted about the latest news and weather updates, as well as being able to control compatible smart home devices, add items to your calendar, translate phrases into different languages, convert measurements, and answer just-about any general knowledge question that pops into your head. The talkative artificial assistant was first introduced with the original Pixel and Pixel XL. Google will likely improve its virtual assistant, Google Assistant, ready for its latest hardware. What’s New In The Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2? ![]()
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