In addition to software news, Google prepares exciting hardware announcements such as its first foldable smartphone and its latest mid-range phone
Google I/O 2023 is just days away, and in addition to news related to Android 14 and the implementation of Bard artificial intelligence in more business applications, there are exciting debuts in the hardware and product segment, including the arrival of the the company’s first foldable smartphone, the Fold pixelswhich can finally deliver a competitor up to the Galaxy Z Fold 4 outside China.
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Pixel Fold: Google’s first foldable phone
One of the new devices to be launched at the event will be the world’s first foldable smartphone. Google. The Pixel Fold will bet on a format similar to that of the Galaxy Z Fold 4: containing a 5.8-inch fixed external screen and a 7.6-inch flexible internal display for when the user tries to consume content in a larger area. broad.
Both screens are expected to offer OLED technology for deep blacks, high contrast and accurate color reproduction, as well as support for a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth browsing at any time.
The device must inherit the camera settings from the Pixel7 Proincluding three rear lenses including one in periscope format for a close zoom without loss of quality.
We also expect Google to bet on the Tensor G2 processor used in the latest Pixel smartphone models, as well as a more optimized version of Android 13 for foldable screens, offering continuity functionality when switching screens.
We don’t know if the company will focus on differentials such as a solid hinge for different ways of using the device or the presence of an IP certification for protection against water and dust (something already present in all Galaxy Z from SAMSUNG).
Pixel 7a: Google’s latest mid-range phone
And while Google will launch its first foldable smartphone, the company is preparing for the launch of the its possible latest mobile in the mid-range segment AS pixels 7a.
Thanks to the higher operating costs and the few differences compared to the high-performance model, the company is expected to end the production of intermediaries next year and no longer bet on the Pixel 8a, offering only a pair of premium smartphones and a foldable model.
Either way, the Pixel 7a is expected to have the same Tensor G2 processor as the pixels 7 and 7 Pro, maintaining a compact 6.1-inch screen with Full HD resolution, OLED panel and now with a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth browsing.
Its battery is expected to offer a capacity of 4,400mAh and 20W fast charging, now gaining support for wireless charging. The rear camera array is expected with a 64MP main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and a 12MP sensor for the ultrawide lens.
Pixel Tablet: Google’s return to tablets
Google should also present its return to the Android tablet segment with the Pixel Tablet, whose main difference will be the integration with the smart home and the use of a magnetic base for wireless charging with built-in speakers, transforming the device into a smart screen when not in use.
The Pixel Tablet is also expected to adopt the Tensor G2 chip and will debut Android 13 out of the box with an optimized experience and possible exclusive features so that consumers feel interested in purchasing the model.
The tablet will focus on an 11-inch screen with white and symmetrical edges, a horizontally positioned front camera, a single rear camera without LED flash and a plastic body to reduce production costs and make the product more durable.
Google is expected to bet on up to four color options for the device, with the audio dock and wireless charging able to share the same tone chosen by users.
Pixel Buds A-Series in a new color
Currently available in white, black, and green, the Pixel Buds A-Series wireless headphones may receive a fourth color option during next Wednesday’s Google I/O.
According to rumors, the accessory will be released in color Blue sky keeping the outside of the charging case in white with the inside of the accessory and the individual parts of the earphones in a light shade of blue.
We do not expect changes in the design or technical data of the device, betting on the same performance as Original Pixel Buds A-Series announced in June 2021 with 12mm drivers, 5 hours of battery life per earphone, up to 24 hours of use with charging case, and IPX4-certified for waterproofing.
Possible glimpse of Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
Finally, the company is expected to adopt the same strategy as the previous year and present a look at the design of the high-performance duo that will be presented in the second quarter of the year, as well as confirm the arrival of the Tensor G3 chip with greater performance and efficiency energy.
Already Pixel 8 and 8 Pro had the design revealed in leaks with important changes compared to the Pixel 7 line, now adopting a single cutout to house the rear cameras and definitively abandoning the curved glass on the sides for the more expensive model.
These should be Google’s main announcements in terms of hardware equipment, but other innovations are also expected in terms of software, including the debut of Android 14 with still unknown innovations, focusing on Artificial Intelligence in various company applications, changes and optimizations in Bard, new generation of Wear OS and much more.
I wait what to expect from android 14 AND what to expect from Google I/O in terms of software.
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