Google Pixel 2

Update: Google has showed that there may be a brand new Pixel cellphone this year, however rumors suggest it might not have a headphone port.

the subsequent flagship telephone(s) from Google likely might not arrive until late 2017, but we're already considering what the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL may also have in store for us.

The search giant has achieved with the Nexus line and in its place the company has created a slightly greater top rate, and far more mainstream range.

We’re speakme, of direction, approximately the Google Pixel and the bigger Google Pixel XL , two high-end handsets geared toward the equal market as the iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 .

They had been a sturdy first attempt too, scoring excessive in our reviews, however they stumbled in some regions and arguably didn’t pretty stack up to their rivals.

however Google is sure to analyze from its errors and make the Pixel 2 even higher. 

To assist it along, we’ve come up with a list of the specifications and functions we most want to look, along with guesses at what we are in all likelihood to look, and as information and rumors keep to roll in we will upload those to this newsletter too.

cut to the chase

• what is it? the subsequent of Google's Pixel telephones
• when is it out? overdue 2017, probably October
• what is going to it value? A flagship rate is all but assured
• Google Pixel 2 launch date and fee

Key factors:

• Pixel 2 launch date in all likelihood to be October
• count on a flagship price tag too

The Google Pixel and Pixel XL have been each released in October 2016, so we’d anticipate to see the Pixel 2 more or less a year later, in or around October 2017.

despite the fact that the Pixel line is new, it’s building at the now defunct Nexus range, which additionally tended to have a new handset in round September or October of each yr.

Rick Osterloh, Google's senior vice president of hardware, has confirmed there will be a new Pixel this yr, although he didn't get any more unique than that.

consistent with one source the Pixel 2 will seemingly convey a loftier fee tag than its predecessors - some thing we are hoping doesn't turn out to be genuine. The antique one began at $649 (£599, AU$1,079), or $769 (£719, AU$1,269) for the XL model, so it become already high priced.

Google Pixel 2 information and rumors

hottest leaks:

• the new Pixels could be waterpoof
• there is a finances Pixel within the works
• progressed chipset and digital camera
• No headphone jack

the primary rumor for the Google Pixel 2 is it's going to include a water-resistant layout . A Senior Editor at 9to5Google stated a supply has stated the cellphone can be dunkable while it's released.

they also discovered that the Pixel 2 will feature an advanced chipset and digital camera, which could move a few manner to justifying the rumored better charge.

The identical supply then got again in touch with 9to5Google to show that the search massive is presently testing a price range Pixel handset so as to have down-graded specs, but a smaller charge tag.

This rumor has considering been refuted by way of a Google exec, so it's searching not likely - although the exec refers especially to Pixel, so it is constantly possible that a budget Google handset will land without Pixel branding.

someplace else, we have heard that the Pixel 2 would possibly ditch the three.5mm headphone jack , which seems bizarre given that Google actively highlighted its presence in marketing for the authentic Pixel.

As for other Pixel 2 rumors, there are precisely zero thus far. but we can take an knowledgeable bet at some of the matters we’re in all likelihood to see.

as an instance, the Snapdragon 835 seems like the chipset of desire for 2017 flagships, so there’s a terrific danger the Pixel 2 will use that, even though with a likely late 2017 launch Google may also choose some thing even more recent. It’s additionally in all likelihood to have 6GB of RAM, as that too is rumored for a number of phones.

One issue we can be pretty certain of is that the Pixel 2 will run regardless of the trendy version of Android is on the time, and there’s a great danger that it'll release along Android O.

The Pixel 2 is likewise probably to build on what came earlier than and add missing features – don’t be amazed if it’s water-resistant this time round as has been rumored, and the display on the same old Pixel 2 will be boosted to a QHD resolution.

that would carry it in step with the Pixel XL, which could be reachable, specifically as Google has located the variety as built for its Daydream VR platform, for which the ones more pixels might absolutely help the visual enjoy.

Google additionally closely marketed the Pixel on its camera abilities, so similarly upgrades there are possibly, but the company may additionally stick with what works – which can imply the same 12.3MP sensor.

What we need to see

The above is what we’re looking ahead to to look, but the following is what we’d like to see, if the Google Pixel 2 is to really impress us.

1. A decrease rate

The Pixel and Pixel XL are excessive-quit telephones, however they have got beyond high-quit expenses, with the XL costing extra than just about anything outside the iPhone 7 Plus , and the same old Pixel rivaling other flagships in charge, no matter now not pretty matching all their specs.

If Google honestly wants to make those phones mainstream, then for the Pixel 2 it wishes to minimize the fee. Apple is a big name in hardware already, so it can break out with wallet-traumatic charges, however Google’s Pixel brand nevertheless wishes to develop.

2. A sharper screen

The unique Pixel has just a 1080p screen, which isn’t quite a flagship spec while most competitors (together with the Pixel XL) have QHD ones. It’s additionally complicated while the Pixel is positioned as a VR-friendly telephone, but doesn’t quite have the pixels to lower back that up.

So we’d want to see a QHD screen on the Pixel 2, and possibly even a 4K display at the Pixel 2 XL – even though handiest if it doesn’t damage the battery.

3. A stylish build

The Google Pixel has a high-stop and one-of-a-kind appearance, with a metal and glass again, however it’s additionally a barely unusual and divisive one, so we’d want to see it rethought for the Google Pixel 2.

There’s nothing wrong with glass, or metallic, or even each together, however the design needs to be cohesive, wherein at the Pixel it seems a bit like they’ve just mixed the 2 substances for the sake of it.

4. Water resistance

Water resistance still isn’t a feature of all flagship telephones, but it’s more and more heading that manner, with even the iPhone 7 carrying a positive quantity, so the Pixel having none (past being splash-resistant) turned into unfortunate.

with a bit of luck with a purpose to be changed for the Google Pixel 2, and we’ll get a phone that at least fits the excellent waterproofing on current telephones – that means IP68 certification, however if it is able to move even in addition and be completely water-proof, then all the better.

5. higher battery life

It seems like we’re soliciting for better battery lifestyles from nearly every phone, but the Pixel is mainly in want, frequently requiring a pinnacle-up midway thru an night.

That’s now not fantastic at any fee, however particularly not on a flagship, so we want to look enormous improvements in lifestyles from the Pixel 2.

6. Stereo speakers

As with waterproofing, that is some other issue that no longer all flagships have, however it’s really something we like to look, or listen.

while we’d always rather use headphones for audio on a smartphone, that’s now not continually realistic, so a beefy pair of stereo speakers can make all the distinction. optimistically the Google Pixel 2 can have them.

7. Assistant enhancements

Google Assistant became one of the essential promoting points of the Pixel, but while it’s definitely mind-blowing, it doesn’t sense quite just like the 2.0 upgrade to Google Now that it turned into billed as.

amongst other matters we want it to continuously pick up on the ‘ok Google’ wake command the first time we are saying it, and which will recognize what we’re asking every time, even if we speak fast or in loud environments.

It’s quite properly now, however the instances when it fails make us want we hadn’t asked at all.

• The iPhone 8 could be the Pixel 2's biggest rival.

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