Google's annual developer conference, Google I/O, featured a significant amount of hardware announcements.
There are three levels of announcements: upcoming releases, fall hardware, and 2023 pre-announced hardware.
The upcoming releases include the Pixel 6a and the Pixel Buds Pro, with the 6a having similar features to the Pixel 6 but at a lower price point.
📺 The Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 were revealed with a smaller display and cheaper cameras compared to previous models.
📷 Google saved cost on the cameras, using a tried and true 12-megapixel sensor from older Pixel models.
🔋 The Pixel 7 has a 6.1-inch 1080p display, 6GB of RAM, and a 4400mAh battery, but no mention of wireless charging.
🎧 Google is launching a new budget smartphone, the Pixel 6a, along with high-end wireless earbuds, the Pixel Buds Pro.
💲 The Pixel Buds Pro are priced at $199 and offer noise cancellation, multi-device connectivity, and sweat resistance.
🔋 The earbuds have a battery life of 11 hours for listening or 7 hours with active noise cancellation, and they feature a 6-core audio chip for improved sound quality.
📱 Google revealed the upcoming Pixel 7 and 7 Pro phones, which will have a new design and colors.
⌚ A new Pixel Watch was also previewed, generating excitement for its release.
🔬 The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will feature a next-generation tensor chip and launch with Android 13.
💡 Google is releasing the Pixel Watch, a competitor to the Apple Watch.
⌚ The Pixel Watch has a simple design with a tactile crown, interchangeable bands, and solid bezels.
🔍 More details about the Pixel Watch will be unveiled in October, including the possibility of different sizes.
⌚ The Pixel Watch is expected to have a battery life of at least a day, premium features like good haptics and performance, and fitness tracking capabilities similar to Fitbit.
📱 The Pixel Watch will work with Android phones, particularly the Pixel, but not with iPhones. It may also have a cellular option for independent functionality.
📅 Google plans to release a Pixel tablet in 2023 with limited information available. It is expected to have a larger size, premium pricing, and be comparable to the iPad Air to iPad Pro range.
📱 Google is revealing new hardware, including a tablet with a camera, speakers, and a screen.
💡 Google is announcing their new products early to avoid leaks and generate hype and excitement.
⌚ The Pixel Watch is a particularly interesting product that the speaker is looking forward to.