Google announced the launch of Pixel, the first-ever phone made by Google. The Pixel is the first phone with the Google Assistant built right in, bringing together the best of Google’s software and world-class hardware and making the Google experience come to life. While everyone has been talking mostly about it’s price which is on the costlier side, here are a few things you need to know about the Pixel phones
Made to look good in your hands.
Pixel comes in two sizes, 5” or 5.5”, and is available in two colours — Quite Black and Very Silver. So you can choose the look that suits you best. Its curved edges make it easy to hold and smooth to touch. With an aerospace-grade aluminum unibody and smooth surfaces, the phone was made to look and feel good in your hands.
The first phone with the Google Assistant built in
Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. Your Google Assistant is always ready to answer questions and help you get things done. Just say “Ok Google” or touch and hold the Home button to start. Try it out!
- Say “Ok Google” or touch and hold the Home button.
- Ask your Assistant for help finding a nearby cafe: Say, “Ok Google, where is the nearest cafe?”
- Then tap the mic and follow up with “remind me to leave for coffee with Gayatri at 7am”.
The highest rated smartphone camera, by DxOMark Mobile
With a DxoMark Mobile score of 89 , Pixel’s camera lets you take stunning photos in low light, bright light or any light. #Nofilter needed. Catch action shots as they happen with Smartburst, which takes a rapid-fire sequence of shots. Use Lens Blur to achieve shallow depth of field and bokeh effects, making your subject pop. And capture dramatic landscapes or make faces glow with new exposure controls
One-tap video calling with Google Duo
The new, simple video calling app that brings you face-to-face with the people who matter most. Duo comes preloaded on your new Pixel and works across Android and iOS , so you can video call with everyone you care about. And with the Knock Knock feature, you’ll see a preview of the caller before you pick up, so you never miss a moment. Make a video call:
a. Open the Google Duo app.
b. Tap to start a call.
c. Select a contact who’s using Duo (or invite someone to use it).
Switching to your new Pixel is simple
Transfer your contacts, photos, videos, music, iMessages® , SMS messages and more. Just connect your current phone to your new Pixel with the Quick Switch Adapter to transfer your content. Sign-in and select what you want to move over. That’s it!
Unlock fast with Pixel Imprint
Pixel Imprint uses your unique fingerprint to unlock the phone fast. And it’s on the back of your phone for quick access to all your apps, texts and emails. Once you’ve unlocked, just swipe down on the fingerprint sensor to see all your notifications. You’ll need to turn on Moves for this to work:
a. Open Settings.
b. Tap “Moves”.
c. Make sure the slider next to “Swipe for notifications” is in the “on” position.
A battery that lasts all day, and charges fast
A combination of hardware and software keep your Pixel going all day long. When you need a quick charge, you can get up to 7 hours of battery life in just 15 minutes. So you can always move at your speed.
These are a few key features of the Pixel phones that we thought were worth sharing with you. There are many other features and value added services that come with these phones. If there are any features that you think should be on this list, just let us know.
