Google Pixel 4 launched at $799, won't come to India
The tech giant also unveiled the Pixelbook Go at $649.
By ET Online and Agencies | Updated:
Google, on Tuesday, unveiled its new flagship phones, the Pixel 4 and 4XL, along with other devices at an event in New York. The tech giant's CEO, Sundar Pichai, was surprisingly missing from the company's annual hardware launch event, that kicked off with a keynote by Rick Osterloh, Senior VP (Hardware) at Google.
Pichai, however, took to Twitter at the end of the show to share his excitement.
Very excited to introduce our latest family of #MadebyGoogle hardware: Pixel 4, Nest Mini, Nest Wifi, Pixelbook Go… https://t.co/yZyvfjHgm2
Among the highly-anticipated launches, the Pixel 4 and 4 XL come with an updated camera and emphasis on AI.
The Pixel 4 sports a 5.7 inch display (4 XL has a 6.3 inch display) and both have a 90Hz refresh rate. They run Snapdragon 855, have 6GB RAM and a dual rear-camera setup (12MP standard and 16MP telephoto).
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For clearer selfies, the phones have a 8MP front shooter. There is a 2,800mAh battery in Pixel 4 and a 3,700mAh battery in the 4 XL.
The Night Sight feature also gets an update making it now possible to take pictures of the night sky.
The new phones now comes with better facial recognition for unlocking the phone with a glance. Unlike the existing 'trusted face' feature on Android phones, the new Face Unlock is intended to be more secure and easier to use.
Google has also brought motion-sensing technology, that will allow users to skip songs or switch apps with gestures, to the phones.
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There is also a new recorder app that can transcribe in real-time.
The Pixel 4 is priced at $799, while the larger XL version will cost $899. Pre-bookings in the US open today, and the phones will go on sale from October 24. The smartphone won't be available in India, Google confirmed in a statement.
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While the company did not give a reason, it said it looks forward to bringing future Pixel devices to India.
"Google has a wide range of products that we make available in different regions around the world. We determine availability based on a variety of factors, including local trends, and product features. We decided not to make Pixel 4 available in India. We remain committed to our current Pixel phones and look forward to bringing future Pixel devices to India," read the statement.
The Pixel 4 comes in three colours variants: Just Black, Clearly White, and a limited-edition Oh So Orange.
The tech giant also announced its new Pixel Buds, touted as Google's answer to Apple's AirPods. The new Buds offer five hours of continuous listening time on a single charge, and 24 hours of battery life when using the case. They will go on sale early next year at $179.
The light-weight Pixelbook Go also made its debut at the event. The 13.3 inch touchscreen laptop weighs two pounds and is 13 mm thin. It comes with backlit, 'Hush' keys, and up to 12 hours of battery life. Google says the laptop will give users two hours of battery on just 20 minutes of charging.
The new laptop follows the Pixelbook, which debuted in 2017 at $999.
The 13.3 inch touchscreen Pixelbook Go weighs two pounds and is 13 mm thin. The laptop's rippled design at the bottom makes it easy to grip. Priced at $649, it is currently available only in black, with the pink variant coming soon.
The Nest Mini, an upgrade to the Google Home Mini (launched in 2017), was also unveiled. For its smart speaker, Google has taken the sustainability route, and is using recycled plastic bottles to make the Nest Mini.
The Nest Mini comes with a wall mount, and will now be available in a new colour option, Sky Blue.
Other announcements included the Nest Wifi, and details about its cloud-generation gaming platform, Stadia.
Meet Google's New Hardware Family: Pixel 4 & 4 XL, Nest Mini & Wifi, Pixelbook Go, Pixel Buds & Stadia
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Tech enthusiasts, rejoice! The much-awaited and anticipated ‘Made By Google’ event, held in New York City, gave the world of tech a lot to talk about in the days to come. If the social media reactions are to be believed, the event managed to live up to the hype and expectations.
The products launched by Google - Pixel 4 and 4 XL, Pixel Buds 2, Google Nest Mini and Pixelbook 2 - generated a lot of buzz online. If you happened to miss the event, fret not! We have made a compilation of all the major announcements that happened at the event to keep you in the loop. Read on, and get yourself up to date.
Tech enthusiasts, rejoice! The much-awaited and anticipated ‘Made By Google’ event, held in New York City, gave the world of tech a lot to talk about in the days to come. If the social media reacti..
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With Pixel 4 and 4 XL, Google took the phone-interaction experience a notch higher. The tech company claimed that these devices have the fastest face unlock feature, and is the first smartphone to have a radar sensor. The motion sensor detects the proximity of the user, and reacts accordingly.
It has a 12MP + 16MP dual rear camera and a 8MP front camera which comes with the computational photography feature. The camera has a Live HDR+ capability which allows it to capture extremely bright or dark images. What’s more? Night Sight feature allows us to take magnificent pictures and dusk shots.
While it was not announced during the launch, TOI reported that Pixel 4 XL was unveiled as well. It comes with a 6.3-inch OLED screen. The Pixel 4 has a 2800 mAh battery, while the bigger sibling is backed by a 3700 mAh. Both are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 and 6GB RAM. Both will be available in 64GB and 128GB variants.
Pixel 4 comes in 3 colours - Just Black, Clearly White and a limited edition Oh-So-Orange. Both available for pre-order starting today.
With Pixel 4 and 4 XL, Google took the phone-interaction experience a notch higher. The tech company claimed that these devices have the fastest face unlock feature, and is the first smartphone to ..
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The new Pixelbook Go has state-of-the-art design. It is made up of light magnesium which gives it a smooth matte finish. The device has a rippled, wavy bottom which makes the laptop easier to hold. Google is offering a 15% larger battery so users can spend longer hours away from the charging point. Pixelbook Go is available only in Black, and the Pink colour-variant will be available soon.
The new Pixelbook Go has state-of-the-art design. It is made up of light magnesium which gives it a smooth matte finish. The device has a rippled, wavy bottom which makes the laptop easier to hold...
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The next generation Google Nest Mini is made up of 100% recycled plastic bottles, of course, without any compromise on the aesthetics and functions. It comes in pastel colours, including the new Sky Blue which helps it blend into the home decor easily. It comes with a third microphone so rest assured, you will be heard even in noisy environments.
It has a dedicated machine learning chip, and a home intercom, home alert system and a home phone, which allows you to call anyone in the world with Google Duo. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it?
The next generation Google Nest Mini is made up of 100% recycled plastic bottles, of course, without any compromise on the aesthetics and functions. It comes in pastel colours, including the new Sk..
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The Nest WiFi is a standalone router which, much like Nest Mini, is available in different colours. The Nest router plugs into the modem and expands the WiFi coverage at home. It increases the speed two times and provides 25% more coverage. Now that’s one helluva upgrade to Google WiFi!
The Nest WiFi is a standalone router which, much like Nest Mini, is available in different colours. The Nest router plugs into the modem and expands the WiFi coverage at home. It increases the spee..
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Ambient technology or technology that fades into background was a major theme at the Google event. As a result, the second-generation Google Pixel Buds has gone completely wireless. They are like ‘floating computers’ in your ear, as Google termed it at the event. They are powered by long-range, bluetooth technology that allows the earbuds to stay connected to your phone as long as three bedrooms away.
The best part about the buds is that they provide a hands-free access to the Google assistant. Google has also worked on its battery life. The buds provide 5 hours of listening time on a single charge, and makes good use of on-device machine learning chips. Pixel Buds 2 will be available next year in spring.
Ambient technology or technology that fades into background was a major theme at the Google event. As a result, the second-generation Google Pixel Buds has gone completely wireless. They are like ‘..
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Google introduced all the gamers to its cloud generation gaming platform, Stadia, that will launch on November 19. The platform will allow users to play games wherever they want. As a part of Google's go green initiative this year, gamers require on only a controller and screen which will minimise the hardware usage while playing.
Google introduced all the gamers to its cloud generation gaming platform, Stadia, that will launch on November 19. The platform will allow users to play games wherever they want. As a part of Googl..
