Google announced its new line of Pixel 3 smartphones Tuesday, coming after a string of extensive leaks about the new products in the weeks leading up to the official unveiling.
The internet giant made the announcement at its Made by Google 2018 event in New York. The new Pixel 3 phones feature a new wireless charging stand (dubbed Pixel Stand) as well as unlimited storage in Google Photos.
The two new Android phones — the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL — feature slightly larger screens than the prior-generation models. The Pixel 3 has a 5.5-inch screen, while the 3 XL features a 6.3-inch display as well as a notch at the top of the phone and dual front-facing cameras. In the U.S., Verizon Wireless will continue to be the exclusive carrier for Pixel phones.
The power of Pixel 3 comes through a combination of “AI, software and hardware,” said Google SVP of hardware Rick Osterloh. “It’s about helping you get real things done every day.”
Google also announced a partnership with famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, who will travel across the U.S. and shoot pictures using the Pixel 3 — the first time she has teamed with any camera. In addition, Condé Nast used the Pixel 3 to shoot the covers of several magazines.
Osterloh also emphasized security and privacy features of the company’s new products, coming a day after Google disclosed a vulnerability in the Google+ that may have compromised 500,000 user accounts and announced that it is shutting down Google+. He touted the company’s “simple, powerful ways to protect your devices” with a “closed-loop of data” for across Google’s ecosystem.
Google also announced Pixel Slate, a new convertible tablet that runs Chrome OS, and the new Home Hub smart display, priced at $149.
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