Google Announces New Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Devices

Today, Google announced its highly anticipated new smartphone devices, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. The new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL resemble the original design with a partial glass, partial aluminum backing, but with a less pronounced difference between the two devices. The glass section on the Pixel 2 is smaller than before, which some may find appealing. Additionally, around the front of the devices, Google has made significant changes, introducing much smaller bezels than before. These changes are sure to be appreciated by everyone.

The Pixel 2 comes in three colors: Clearly White, Just Black, and Kinda Blue. The latter is an accurate depiction compared to last year's Really Blue. On the other hand, the Pixel 2 XL only comes in two colors: Black and a color that Google calls "White." However, it seems more fitting to call it Panda. Both devices feature a fingerprint sensor on the back of the phone, as well as the same camera above that. The camera is a 12.2-megapixel F1.8 aperture with laser and dual pixel auto-focus, along with optical stabilization and electronic stabilization working in tandem.

Google has demonstrated to DxOMark, the benchmarking camera company, that its new Pixel devices have achieved a score of 98. This is significantly higher than last year's 89, which is again the highest score for any smartphone. Despite not having dual cameras, Google also showcased a portrait mode similar to that found on iPhones and Note 8. The device uses the dual pixel technology used for auto-focus to determine depth and then uses machine learning with Google Assistant to give us that fun blurred effect without needing two cameras. This means that this feature will also work on the front-facing camera as well.

The devices come with a range of screen options, including a 5-inch 1080p AMOLED screen for the Pixel 2 and an 8-megapixel F2.4 aperture front-facing camera. The Pixel 2 XL features a 6-inch QHD+ pOLED screen with an 18 by 9 aspect ratio. Additionally, both devices have dual front-facing speakers, which will enhance their overall audio experience. Both phones only come equipped with one port: a USB-C port. Unfortunately, they do not feature a headphone jack. However, Google has provided an adapter to utilize the headphone jack with the USB-C port.

Inside, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, having 4 gigs of RAM, and running on Android Oreo. The devices also come in different battery sizes: either 2700 milliamp or 3520 milliamp battery, depending on which model you have. Furthermore, as rumored, the new Pixels will feature a squeezing feature that allows you to squeeze the phone to launch Google Assistant.

In addition to these features, Google has added some fun little software tricks for the camera. One such trick is motion photos, which sounds a lot like live photos but has been implemented by Google. Another trick is AR Stickers, which uses the camera to put things into your physical space using IP partnerships with interesting brands like Stranger Things and allows you to interact with them if placed multiple times in the same space. The devices come with either 64 gig or 128 gig storage options, along with unlimited photostorage on Google Drive at the highest resolution.

Furthermore, both devices use a thing called Google Lens that uses the camera to show information about things you can see using machine learning and Google Assistant. Both devices are now available for pre-order and will ship later in October. The prices of these smartphones start at $650 for the Pixel 2 and $850 for the Pixel 2 XL, both starting with the lowest storage size.

In conclusion, Google's new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have introduced several exciting features that fans of the brand are sure to love. With improved camera capabilities, a range of customization options, and access to various fun little software tricks, these devices will be sure to please even the most discerning smartphone user.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en- Today, along with a bunchof other really cool stuffthat you should check out the link belowfor my bulleted list of everythingthat was mentioned today,Google announced the much awaited sequelto the Pixel and the Pixel XL.The new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XLresemble the original designwith the same sort of partial glass,partial aluminum backing,but with a less pronounceddifference between the two,and the glass section beinga lot smaller than before,which I kind of like.And around the front,they've changed it inthat they've given itmuch smaller bezels than before,which I'm sure justeverybody will appreciate.The Pixel 2 comes in Clearly White,Just Black, and Kinda Blue.Yes, those are the real names,and frankly the Kinda Blueis an accurate depictioncompared to last year's Really Blue.And the Pixel 2 XL onlycomes in two colors,Black and, they call it White,but I think it should be called Panda.Both devices have a fingerprint censorin the middle on the back of the phone.And the same camera above that.The camera is a 12.2megapixel F1.8 aperturewith laser and dual pixel auto-focus,as well as thankfully,optical stabilization andelectronic stabilizationworking in tandem.And with the last year's Pixelswith their awesome camera softwareproducing some greatphotos are any indication,hopefully this year's improves upon that,and well you obviouslyhave to get the devicesto test and find out for sure.Google did however demonstrate on stagethat the DxOMark, thebenchmarking camera company,basically gave it a 98,compared to last year's 89,which is again, the highestscore for any smartphone.Now even though theydon't have dual cameras,Google also showed off a portrait mode,similar to that found onthe iPhones and Note 8.Essentially, it uses the dual pixelthat it uses for auto-focusto determine depth,and then uses that inconjunction with machine learningto give us that fun blurred effect,without having to need two cameras.Also because of that, itmeans that this featurewill also work on the frontfacing camera as well.Now on the front of the device,we have a 5-inch 1080p AMOLED screenwith a 16 by 9 aspectratio for the Pixel 2,and a 6-inch QHD plus pOLED screen,with an 18 by 9 aspectratio for the Pixel 2 XL.The UI has a new Always On Display,that does pretty much what we'reused to these things doing,but the features have also been addedto utilize Google Assistant,like learning what song is playing,and being able to tap onthat to get more info,and that kind of stuff as well.Above the screen, we have an 8 megapixelF2.4 aperture front facing camera,as well as dual front facing speakers.The devices have onlyone port: a USB-C port.And yes, there is no headphone jack,but they do include an adaptorfor you to utilize yourheadphone jack with the USB-C.They're powered by theQualcomm Snapdragon 835,have 4 gigs of RAM, andare running Android Oreo,vanilla of course,and either have a 2700 milliamp battery,or a 3520 milliamp battery, respectively.Also as rumored,the new Pixels willfeature a squeezing featurethat you can squeeze to thenget Google Assistant to launch.Google also added some funlittle software tricks for the camera,one being motion photos,which sounds a lot like live photos,basically the same thing.But they added that, so nice to know.And then they also added athing called AR Stickers,which allows you to put thingsinto your physical space using the camera.They have partnerships witha bunch of interestingIP, like Stranger Things,and you can put some of the characterslike that into your real space.And they'll actuallyinteract with each otherif you put multiple of themin the space, et cetera.Kind of a novel thing.Reminds me very much of the dancing hotdogfrom Snapchat though.But, fun.They also come in a choiceof 64 gig or 128 gig storage,with unlimited photostorage on Google Drive,at the highest resolution,just like last year.And they use a thing called Google Lensthat can use the camera to show youinformation about things you can seeusing machine learningand Google Assistant.Both devices are availablefor pre-order right now,will ship later in October.And they cost 650 for the Pixel 2,and 850 for the Pixel 2 XL,at the lowest storage sizes.There you guys, quick firstlook on the two new Pixels.I, for one, am kind of excited about them.I already pre-ordered the XL.I almost got it in Panda,but instead I went for Black.I kind of still want the Panda.Anyway, maybe I'm weird.But let me know what you guysthink in the comments below,I would love to hear from you.What do you guys think of these?The other devices too,if you actually checked out my articleor got to see the livestream.Let me know what you guysthink about those as well.I love to hear from you guys.And if you like this video,please thumbs up it, or share it.It's greatly appreciated.If you want more videos like this,please subscribe to the channel.As always though, thanks for watching.(upbeat music)\n"