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Google Showcases New Android Phones With Built-In AI and Multiple Upgrades

Google on Wednesday, 4 October 2023 showcased its flagship Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Android phones, along with Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Buds Pro. The devices are built around AI, offer seven years of software upgrades, upgraded cameras, and are available for pre-order starting at US$699 and US$999 respectively.

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  • The phones are ‘engineered by Google’ and built with AI at the centre for a more helpful and personal experience, the internet giant said.

    Google Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • The Pixel 8 Pro features a 6.7-inch ‘Super Actua’ display which will make your Ultra HDR images look ‘true-to-life’ even in direct sunlight, Google said.

    Google Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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  • 6.2-inch Pixel 8 display size Maldives Republic Pixel 8 has a 6.2-inch ‘Actua’ display, which, according to Google, gives the user ‘real-world clarity’ and is 42 percent brighter than Pixel 7’s display.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 42 percent brightness increase vs Pixel 7 display Maldives Republic Pixel 8 has a 6.2-inch ‘Actua’ display, which, according to Google, gives the user ‘real-world clarity’ and is 42 percent brighter than Pixel 7’s display.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 6.7-inch Pixel 8 Pro display size Maldives Republic The Pixel 8 Pro features a 6.7-inch ‘Super Actua’ display which will make your Ultra HDR images look ‘true-to-life’ even in direct sunlight, Google said.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 56 percent additional light captured by telephoto lens Maldives Republic the telephoto lens captures 56 percent more light and takes 10x photos at optical quality, and the front-facing camera now has autofocus.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 10x optical-quality zoom Maldives Republic the telephoto lens captures 56 percent more light and takes 10x photos at optical quality, and the front-facing camera now has autofocus.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 50 mega-pixel photo resolution available through zoom range on Pixel 8 Pro Maldives Republic settings like shutter speed, ISO, 50 mega-pixel photos throughout the zoom range and more, said Google.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • US$699 Pixel 8 starting price Maldives Republic The phones are now available for pre-order with the Pixel 8 starting at US$699 and Pixel 8 Pro from US$999.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • US$999 Pixel 8 Pro starting price Maldives Republic The phones are now available for pre-order with the Pixel 8 starting at US$699 and Pixel 8 Pro from US$999.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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  • The phones became available for pre-order Maldives Republic The phones are now available for pre-order with the Pixel 8 starting at US$699 and Pixel 8 Pro from US$999.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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