Main topic: Sale on Google Pixel products
Key points:
1. Google Pixel 7a smartphone is currently 11% off, priced at $444.
2. The Pixel 7a offers similar features to the Pixel 7 at a lower price.
3. Other Pixel products, such as the tablet and Buds, are also on sale.
Apple's iPhone sales in China have surpassed those in the United States for the first time, contributing to Apple potentially becoming the biggest player in the smartphone market this year, despite global smartphone shipments being on track to be the worst in a decade due to economic headwinds in China and the US, according to Counterpoint Research.
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones from Google are expected to have a significant price increase of over $300, which may disappoint customers hoping for an affordable high-end device.
Google will be raising the prices of its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro devices in the US market, with the Pixel 8 costing $699 and the Pixel 8 Pro costing $999.
Google Pixel shipments in North America experienced significant growth in Q2 2023, doubling its market share to 4% while other smartphone brands saw drops in shipments, indicating Google's increasing traction in the market.
The North American smartphone market experienced its worst quarterly performance in over a decade, with a 22% decline in Q2 2023, but Google's Pixel phone sales increased by 59%, earning the company 4% of the market and making it the only company that survived unscathed.
Google announced the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, as well as the Pixel Watch 2, during its Made by Google event, aiming to compete with Apple's iPhone, with the Pixel 8 starting at $699 and the Pixel 8 Pro starting at $999, while also introducing new features such as AI-powered editing tools and stress tracking on the smartwatch.
主题：Google Pixel 8 Pro与其他旗舰手机的对比
重要内容：
1. Google Pixel 8 Pro在相机和人工智能功能、显示屏、芯片、软件更新等方面有所改进。
2. Google Pixel 8 Pro的售价比上一代要贵100美元。
3. 文章还提到了与苹果iPhone 15 Pro Max和三星Galaxy S23 Ultra这两款知名旗舰手机的规格对比。
Google has set trade-in value limits for its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones, with trade-ins of older Pixel phones or iPhones getting higher values than other devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 4 or the OnePlus 10 Pro.
Google's new flagship phone, the Pixel 8, offers excellent cameras, seven years of software upgrades, and minor design changes compared to its predecessors, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 6.
Google Pixel has shipped around 40 million phones so far, with sales steadily growing, making it a minor player in the global smartphone market.
Google has released its new Pixel Watch, which features more battery life, advanced sensors, and Fitbit software, making it a strong competitor to the Apple Watch in the Android market.
Google's Pixel phones, despite facing some issues with bugs and hardware, have seen a rise in sales with nearly 38 million units sold since 2016 and are known for their AI-based features and software advantage.
Google's payment to Apple for maintaining its position as the default search engine on iOS devices is estimated to be between $18 billion and $20 billion per year, according to financial advisor Bernstein, with the deal accounting for 14-16% of Apple's annual operating profits; however, the ongoing antitrust trial against Google could put this agreement at risk.
Google could be paying Apple between $18 billion to $20 billion a year to maintain its status as the dominant search engine on the iPhone, potentially generating 14-16% of Apple's annual operating profits, but this agreement may be at risk due to an ongoing antitrust suit.
Google has significantly reduced the trade-in values for the Pixel 7 series, punishing users who did not pre-order the Pixel 8 series.
Google plans to manufacture its Pixel smartphone lineup in India, with the intention to start local manufacturing next year, in a move that supports its commitment to expanding production to meet the growing demand for Pixel devices and reinforces its commitment to the Indian market.
The latest study from CIRP indicates that Apple holds a 39% market share for iPhones in the US, contradicting previous reports that suggested a higher market share of over 50%.
Google's Pixel 8 Pro falls short of its competitors, including the iPhone 15 Pro series and Huawei P60 Pro, despite its impressive camera system, according to DxOMark.
