I’m struggling to muster excitement over the latest batch of Pixel devices. The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro have improved in style and design and probably in performance, too (I can only confirm everything once I test the specs myself). But where’s the flair? The feature you can’t live without? And I’m still waiting for someone…
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Uber wants to eliminate trips to FedEx or the post office with its new “Return a Package” feature. The ride-hailing company announced the addition to its growing list of services on Wednesday, saying it will mail up to five pre-paid packaged items to UPS or FedEx per trip.
After weeks of teases and leaks, Google has formally taken the wraps off its next flagship smartphone, the Pixel 8 Pro. The handset adds a host of new camera and AI features, a brighter OLED display, an improved Tensor G3 chip, seven years of software updates and, oddly, a built-in temperature sensor. It costs $100 more than its predecessor, however. For more on how all of this feels in practice, you can check out some early hands-on impressions from Engadget’s Deputy Reviews Editor, Cherlynn Low.
Here, though, we’ve broken down how the Pixel 8 Pro compares on paper to two other large, pricey and well-known flagships, Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra. As always, raw specs won’t tell the whole story, but if you’re curious about how Google’s latest and greatest stacks up, here’s a quick overview. If you’re more interested in the smaller Pixel 8, meanwhile, we have a similar breakdown for that device too.
Google Pixel 8 Pro | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
Pricing (MSRP) | From $999 | From $1,199 | From $1,200 |
Dimensions | 6.4 x 3.0 x 0.3 inches | 6.29 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches | 6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 inches |
Weight | 7.5 ounces | 7.81 ounces | 8.25 ounces |
Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,344 x 2,992 489 ppi | 1,290 x 2,796 460 ppi | 1,440 x 3,088 500 ppi |
Screen type | LTPO OLED Up to 120Hz (1-120Hz) Up to 2,400 nits brightness Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | LTPO OLED Up to 120Hz (1-120Hz) Up to 2,000 nits brightness Ceramic Shield | AMOLED Up to 120Hz (1-120Hz) Up to 1,750 nits brightness Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
SoC | Google Tensor G3 | Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core CPU (up to 3.78GHz) 6-core Apple GPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy Octa-core CPU (up to 3.36GHz) Adreno 740 GPU |
RAM | 12GB | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB |
Battery | 4,950mAh “Beyond 24 hours” | “Up to 29 hours video playback” | 5,000mAh “Up to 26 hours of video playback” |
Charging | USB Type-C 3.2 Up to 30W wired Up to 23W wireless with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen) Qi wireless charging up to 12W Reverse wireless charging | USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) “Up to 50 percent charge in around 30 minutes” MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W Reverse wired charging | USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Up to 45W wired Qi/WPC wireless charging up to 15W Reverse wireless charging |
Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Rear camera | Main: 50 MP, f/1.68 Ultrawide: 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5 degree FOV Telephoto: 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | Main: 48 MP, f/1.78 Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2, 120 degree FOV Telephoto: 12 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | Main: 200 MP, f/1.7 Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2, 120 degree FOV Telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom Telephoto: 10 MP, f/4.9, 10x optical zoom |
Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/1.9 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
Video capture | Rear: 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 24/30/60/120/240 fps Front: 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60fps | Rear: 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240 fps Front: 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120 fps | Rear: 8K at 24/30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60/240/960 fps Front: 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps |
Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
Bluetooth | v5.3 | v5.3 | v5.3 |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
OS | Android 14 “Seven years of OS, security and Feature Drop updates” | iOS 17 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 Four generations of OS updates, five years of security updates |
Finishes | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay Polished aluminum frame | Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium Titanium frame | Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Cream, Lime, Sky Blue, Red Armor aluminum frame (advertised) |
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This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-8-pro-vs-the-competition-from-tensor-to-temperature-sensor-151016002.html?src=rss
At the ‘Made by Google Event’ in New York, Google teased a new “generative AI” feature that will be built into the Fitbit app sometime next year as part of the Fibit Labs program. The app, which will pair with new wearables like the Google Pixel 2 Watch and the Fitbit Charge 6, will use artificial intelligence to analyze trends in a wearer’s fitness capabilities and be able to provide insights about overall performance.
The app will feature a chatbot that can carry a conversation to help you understand how you did during a tracked run, for example, while providing debriefed stats on the activity, like overall pace and elevation gain. The AI tool will take it a step further and be able to explain why you performed the way you did by drawing on affiliated health data, like sleep hygiene, recovery history and other workouts. If you felt that a workout was extra difficult, the app will be able to look for related info to explain why you might be struggling.
However, the insights are not limited to chatting with the AI. Google showed off its ability to provide visual feedback, like charts illustrating how performance changed over time.
Google’s James Park, the former head of Fitbit, said the new generative AI feature will be trialed by “trusted testers” before it officially launches.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/fitbit-is-getting-an-ai-chatbot-that-can-tell-you-why-your-run-sucked-151545663.html?src=rss
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It’s Google’s turn to step up to the plate and swing for the fences with a fall hardware event. The company is holding a Pixel showcase in New York City, and you’re invited — at least to tune into a livestream of the Made by Google event. The fun starts at 10AM ET on October 4. You can watch the stream below. We’ll also have full coverage of all the Pixel news you need to know right here on Engadget, including in our liveblog.
There’s no big secret about the focus of the event. For weeks, Google has been teasing the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 in images and videos, and there have been leaks galore.
Google says the new Pixel phones have “the most advanced Pixel cameras yet and Google AI to help you do more, even faster.” Rumors suggest there will be other spec bumps, including a display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz (faster than the Pixel 7’s 90Hz screen) and a Tensor G3 chipset that powers everything. Meanwhile, there may well be a price increase in store for the base Pixel 8 — rumors suggest it’ll cost $699, $100 more than the Pixel 7.
As for the Pixel Watch 2, that’s expected to feature IP68 water- and dust-resistance. It’s believed that Google is making extended battery life a focus with the help of a processor that’s more efficient than the one used in the original model. There could be a slightly larger battery too. Meanwhile, there are indications that Google may toss a Pixel Watch 2 in as a freebie for those who pre-order a Pixel 8 Pro.
Google may have some other things to discuss during the event. Given how things have been going this year, it would be a shock if the company didn’t spend a significant chunk of time talking about AI updates. In any case, we won’t have to wait long to find out what’s up Google’s sleeve.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-2023-how-to-watch-130033919.html?src=rss
It’s Google’s turn to step up to the plate and swing for the fences with a fall hardware event. The company is holding a Pixel showcase in New York City, and you’re invited — at least to tune into a livestream of the Made by Google event. The fun starts at 10AM ET on October 4. You can watch the stream below. We’ll also have full coverage of all the Pixel news you need to know right here on Engadget, including in our liveblog.
There’s no big secret about the focus of the event. For weeks, Google has been teasing the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 in images and videos, and there have been leaks galore.
Google says the new Pixel phones have “the most advanced Pixel cameras yet and Google AI to help you do more, even faster.” Rumors suggest there will be other spec bumps, including a display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz (faster than the Pixel 7’s 90Hz screen) and a Tensor G3 chipset that powers everything. Meanwhile, there may well be a price increase in store for the base Pixel 8 — rumors suggest it’ll cost $699, $100 more than the Pixel 7.
As for the Pixel Watch 2, that’s expected to feature IP68 water- and dust-resistance. It’s believed that Google is making extended battery life a focus with the help of a processor that’s more efficient than the one used in the original model. There could be a slightly larger battery too. Meanwhile, there are indications that Google may toss a Pixel Watch 2 in as a freebie for those who pre-order a Pixel 8 Pro.
Google may have some other things to discuss during the event. Given how things have been going this year, it would be a shock if the company didn’t spend a significant chunk of time talking about AI updates. In any case, we won’t have to wait long to find out what’s up Google’s sleeve.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-2023-how-to-watch-130033919.html?src=rss
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