Made by Google 2019 highlights: Pixel 4 Phones, PixelBook Go, Nest Mini, Stadia and More

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We are finally here! Google’s Big hardware event of 2019 just went underway and the Mountainview giant (officially) took the curtains off the Pixel phones, second-generation pixel buds, new Nest Wi-Fi, Pixelbook Go, and second-generation Google Home Mini.

Google talked about its vision where technology throughout your home works as a single system and makes your life simpler. Several exciting announcements were made at the “Made by Google, 2019” event and here’s everything that you need to know!

1. Environmental announcements

  • All Google Products launched today use recycled plastics. Nest speakers are made of recycled plastic bottles.
  • Google committed to investing $150 million in renewable energy projects across different regions.
  • Google operations have been carbon neutral since 2017
  • The company has been able to match 100% renewable energy since 2017
  • Google says that its Nest thermostats have helped consumers save “41 billion kilowatt-hours of energy, enough to power all of Denver for six years”.

2. Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL

  • The new Pixel phones come in two sizes and three colors – Just Black, Clearly White, and Not So Orange (limited edition).
  • The cameras have super-resolution zoom, HDR+, Live HDR+ (which gives you a better idea of the image in the viewfinder), and the app has new ways of controlling exposure and white balance.
  • The portrait mode has also been improved further. It will work better with large objects and people who are farther away.
  • The Nightsight gets better and can now be used for astrophotography.
  • Display mate praises the AMOLED display on new Pixel phones.
  • Pixel 4 is the first phone with a radar sensor; In other words,  you can interact with it using gestures.

  • Using motion sense, you can skip tracks, wave at Pikachu, or make your alarms quieter as you approach them.
  • Google says the Pixel 4 has the fastest most secure Face Unlock.
  • Pixel 4 phones have a new Assistant interface that aids better multitasking. It’s also easier to delete and manage your data.
  • Pixel 4 will have a smart voice recorder that does AI processing on the phone. You can search through audio recordings.

  • Pixel 4 will be available starting October 24 for a starting price of $799. Pixel 4 XL will start at $899.

3. Google Pixel Buds

  • Pixel Buds will remain connected to your phone across three rooms indoor or across an entire football field outdoors
  • 5 hours of battery life on a single charge, 24 hours when you use a charging case.
  • Pixel Buds have a “spatial vent” that lets in outside air and environmental sound (a little) for better comfort. The software dynamically adjusts volume as you move between environments.
  • Pixel Buds were just showcased today. More details and announcements will follow later.

4. Nest Mini

  • The new Nest mini should deliver better bass and “more natural sound”.
  • The fabric on the Nest Mini is made of recycled plastic.
  • Nest mini will have a separate ML chip that will help it get better with time.

5. PixelBook Go

  • PixelBook Go is lighter than the Pixel book but has a 15% larger battery. It has a grip able design, silent ‘Hush’ keys, and of course, runs ChromeOS.
  • The PixelBook Go has fast charging support and a 13.3-inch touch-enabled display.
  • PixelBook  Go prices start at $649. The ‘Just Black’ version is available today, ‘Not Pink’ will come in later.

6. New Home App

  • The Home app gets a redesign and will have a Home Feed bringing smart home devices closer.
  • The new Home app will club notifications from all your devices, organize them, and highlight what’s important.

7. Google Nest Wi-Fi

  • Google Nest Wi-Fi gets updated hardware and software, resulting in 2X speeds and 25% better coverage.
  • It’s easy to set up and share with friends. You can pair two Nest Wi-Fi together for better coverage.
  • Google Nest Wi-Fi will be able to talk directly to smart home devices using BLE and Thread support.
  • It also has a speaker attached to it, which makes it work like Google Home Mini.
  • It will be available starting November 4 (2-pack $269, 3-pack $349)

8. Stadia

  • Stadia will start arriving at gamers’ doorsteps starting November 2019.
  • Both Founders edition and premier edition entitle users to three months of Stadia Pro, with access to Destiny 2: The Collection.

8 Important announcements made at Google Pixel launch event 2019

These were some of the biggest announcements from Google’s annual hardware event. Google laid a lot of emphasis on its design philosophy, and how it has worked on integrating all its products and services into a single system.

Deepak SinghDeepak Singh
Deepak has more than 8 years of experience in covering technology for several eminent publications in India. He currently leads an enthusiastic team of young writers at Smartprix and tries to uphold the highest quality standards.

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