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Google wants its Pixel Stand to set the standard for wireless chargers

Oct09
by on October 9, 2018 at 4:42 pm
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Google today introduced its new wireless charger, the Pixel Stand. The idea behind the hardware is to turn an inert object – like a charger – into a useful feature for your home. Of course, it still does the basics, such as offering super-fast charging, but Google wants it to be more just that. When you dock a Pixel phone into the Pixel Stand, it becomes a mini-smart device. First off, the Pixel Stand holds your phone at a tilted angle, so you can actually see what’s going on. On top of that, the UI changes so the screen is…

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Here’s what’s new in Google’s Pixel 3 camera

Oct09
by on October 9, 2018 at 4:21 pm
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It was obvious before launch that the Google Pixel 3’s camera would be in limelight. And Google has packed it with plenty of features to make a contender for this year’s top smartphone camera. Specification wise the camera mostly remains the same on the rear, while the front gets a dual camera system: Rear Camera:12.2-megapixel, f/1.8 Front Camera: 8-megapixel standard, f/1.8 + 8-megapixel wide-angle (97-degrees field of view), f/2.2. Google has refreshed the Camera UI to make it easier to switch between modes. Additionally, the company claimed it has improved HDR+ mode and portrait mode as well. Along with these, the Pixel 3 camera…

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The Pixel Slate is Google’s first Chrome OS tablet and costs $599

Oct09
by on October 9, 2018 at 3:54 pm
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At today’s Google hardware event, Senior VP of Hardware Rick Osterloh announced the company was making a new tablet, dubbed the Pixel Slate. This 2-in-1 marks the first time the company has used its Chrome OS in one of its own tablets. “For life at work and at play, we’re bringing the power and productivity of a desktop to a gorgeous tablet called Pixel Slate…. ” – Rick Osterloh #madebygoogle — Made by Google (@madebygoogle) October 9, 2018 We’ve already seen pictures of the device in leaks, and it looks like they were right on the money. The Pixel Slate…

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Google announces Home Hub – its Echo Show and Facebook Portal competitor

Oct09
by on October 9, 2018 at 3:35 pm
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Google announced at today’s hardware event that it was creating a smart home display called Google Home Hub. This device marries its Google Home smart speaker with a tablet interface. “For life at home, we designed a smart display so you can hear and see the info you need, and manage your connected home from a single screen. Introducing Google Home Hub.” – Rick Osterloh #madebygoogle — Made by Google (@madebygoogle) October 9, 2018 The Hub looks very much like the Echo Show, or the recently-announced Facebook Portal. Diya Jolly, Google’s VP of Product Management, said the major goal of…

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Google’s Pixel 3 is now official – and it looks just like the leaks

Oct09
by on October 9, 2018 at 3:30 pm
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Google’s Pixel 3 is the most thoroughly leaked phone in recent memory, so it’s no surprise Google revealed its new phones today. The question is: what does Google have left to show off? The event is still ongoing, but here’s what we know so far. First, the specs shared by both the smaller and larger Pixel: Snapdragon 845 4GB of RAM 64 or 128GB of storage Gorilla Glass 5 on front and rear HDR Support Rear Camera: 12MP F1.8, 1.4μm pixel size Front Normal Camera: 8MP F1.8 Front Wide Camera: 8MP F2.2, 97-degree field of view 18W fast charger included Wireless…

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