Google unveiled several new products at its big hardware event Wednesday in San Francisco, including the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones, a new Pixelbook, a Google Home Mini, an improved Google Assistant, a new speaker system, and a VR-powered Google Daydream View.
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
Back with the highest-rated smartphone camera ever, meet the new Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL → https://t.co/jdr9S9hBzb #madebygoogle pic.twitter.com/OtU78fLTJB
— Google (@Google) October 4, 2017
Google said both Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL have an upgraded camera and is water-resistant, and the Pixel 2 XL will have a design similar to the Galaxy S8. Both phones have the same exact features despite their difference in size.
The phone will also have music recognition and an "always-on" display feature that shows notifications even when the device is locked, among other features.
Google Daydream View
Paired with a Pixel 2, virtual reality gets more immersive with the all-new Daydream View headset → https://t.co/xiXJAI5gJU #madebygoogle pic.twitter.com/c6xo7O81hO
— Google (@Google) October 4, 2017
Another product shown off Wednesday is what Google calls Google Daydream View, a device featuring augmented and virtual reality for use with the Pixel 2.
Google Pixelbook and Pixelbook Pen
Meet Pixelbook, the first laptop with the Google Assistant, and Pixelbook Pen. pic.twitter.com/gnWuodoqi6
— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) October 4, 2017
Google also revealed its new Google Pixelbook, its next Chromebook which company officials said is the thinnest, lightest laptop it has ever made. It will also feature a companion Pixelbook Pen.
Google Home Mini
Today we launched our new donut-sized Google Home Mini, and we built a touring donut shop to celebrate. Get a taste→ https://t.co/mSmGXsrbOs pic.twitter.com/0V5ZFzLdKG
— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) October 4, 2017
Another item unveiled Wednesday was the Google Home Mini, which has all the power of a regular-sized Google digital assistant. The product is marketed several features, including a sushi chef.
Normal Google Assistant has also become smarter, with new capabilities to find your phone and voice control for hundreds of smart-home products.
Across the world and devices, your #GoogleAssistant is improving with new features—and a new voice! #madebygoogle https://t.co/UaVa2UZYJ8
— Google (@Google) October 4, 2017
