Google has officially confirmed the designs of the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2, showcasing a switch to a flat screen for the Pixel 8 Pro and the addition of a temperature sensor, while the Pixel Watch 2 retains its original design with no improvement to its small screen and large bezels.
Google's upcoming event, Made by Google, is the most anticipated among Android fans, featuring the Pixel 8 series, Pixel Watch 2, and potentially other surprises.
The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will feature new camera capabilities such as facial expression changes, object eraser, video boost, and DSLR-level controls, along with confirmed camera specifications including wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle, and telephoto lenses.
Google is set to unveil its new Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 at its hardware showcase event, with a focus on software features and possible surprises such as an AirTags-type tracker.
Google has released the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro smartphones along with Android 14, which includes new features such as an AI wallpaper generator and other customization options.
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 has launched the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2, released the stable version of Android 14, and is already preparing for the December Pixel Feature Drop with a new beta release, which includes fixes for minor issues and the introduction of a new Software Updates page.
The Pixel 8 Pro offers camera upgrades and impressive imaging capabilities, but lacks significant advancements over its predecessor, making it a worthwhile upgrade primarily for photography enthusiasts.
The biggest hardware upgrade on the Pixel 8 series is Google's new "Actua" displays, which surpasses its competitors in terms of brightness, colors, and panel quality, earning them the top ranking for smartphone displays by DXOMark.
Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones have improved cameras compared to previous generations, with a new sensor and upgrades to the Tensor chip resulting in visible improvements in photo and video quality, including smoother transitions between lenses and better frame rate capabilities.
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