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There’s no denying that the Pixel has so far proved to be a home run for Google. Glowing reviews are going hand in hand with massive marketing campaigns where the company is working hard to sell you on the idea of a phone “Made by Google”, but that doesn’t mean that it’s just an empty shell…
The Pixel may have just come out today, but that doesn’t mean that some people — including us — haven’t had the chance to use one some time before the general public. And what does the public love more than a good ol’ speed test to check out how the latest and greatest measures up to its direct competition?
Well, if you’re that kind of person, just scroll down to find the results to not one but two speed tests under the jump — you may even end up surprised…
It’s becoming really hard to stress well enough how Google wants to push the Pixel in the consumer world. Whether it’s about billboards spread across major cities, videos or crazy print ads, the Mountain View firm is going all in.
And so here we are, on launch day, with three just-released videos dedicated to the Phone by Google; but this time with a touch of YouTube celebrities…
We’ve reported about Google’s big marketing push for the Pixel, and emphasized how this is truly a first for the company. It certainly is the first time they are not just advertising a product — which is relatively new in itself — but also speaking openly to the average consumer, something we generally see Apple or Samsung do.
And they may have even gone the extra mile this time…
Ever since the introduction of Material Design way back at 2014’s I/O, Google has put a lot more emphasis on design than ever before. “Google Design” itself became a thing, and among the initiatives promoted by the company to bolster its overhauled aesthetic sense, there are proper MD “Awards”, whose 2016 winners have just been announced…
The cat’s out of the bag, and so are Google’s Pixel and Pixel XL. With the embargo having lifted earlier this morning, pundits from all over the tech world have shared their opinion on the handset, and, as it turns out, it’s a mostly positive one. You can read our own take here — and maybe understand a little better why this is good news for Google…
With the seemingly unavoidable “end” of the first-generation of smartphone looming on an increasingly saturated market, OEMs are buckling down to figure out what’s next. And while modularity seems to have — at least partially — failed, more flexible and bezel-free devices may represent an answer…
Samsung’s problem with its Note 7‘s exploding batteries is a tricky one. Not only the recalling of the device itself is likely to leave a significant hole inside of the firm’s pockets, but also the long term effects caused by the brand image’s detriment will undoubtedly represent the gain of someone else. And, as it turns out, Google may be among the first ones in line…
Just a hair over a week ago, Google announced a boatload of hardware at its dedicated event, but clearly the star of the show was its new Pixel smartphone. It’s actually two devices, the Pixel and Pixel XL, and Google just pushed out two new ads entirely dedicated to them…
Despite its recent foray in the hardware business, Google is first and foremost a company that relies on advertising. And so, in turn, lots of people rely on the company’s own online monetization tool, AdSense, whose website just got a Material Design coat of paint…
A number of OEMs, including big names like Samsung and LG, are taking a two-flagship-a-year approach, which means that two different high-end devices (with relative variants) cover both halves of the year, while generally offering unique characteristics to justify the close time windows. Huawei, as it seems, is no exception…
OnePlus may have finally ditched its infamous invite system for its latest — and, hopefully, future — devices, but that does not mean that the company isn’t having troubles meeting demands. After weeks of discontinued sales caused by unforeseen request, the fate of its “3” flagship may see it coming to a permanent halt. But there’s more…
We reported yesterday on why Google decided not to opt for an OIS-enabled camera module in its Pixel smartphones, but much like with its jaw-dropping stills, the “seeing is believing” rule holds true — perhaps even more in this case. And, fortunately enough, some interesting videos are being thrown around on the internet…
Samsung may currently be undergoing its worst crisis yet, as we know from the infamous events surrounding the fate of its now-dead Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. But beyond the financial catastrophe and the recall programs, we got ahold of actual footage of a smoking Note, thanks to the AP. And where there’s smoke…
The popularity of YouTube as a platform is incredible and undeniable, and one of the reasons behind its success certainly lies in the strong connections between YouTube stars running their channels and brands whose material is often promoted, sponsored, reviewed, and whatnot in their videos.
Google is well aware of this, and today’s purchase is but another step towards strengthening those bonds even further…
Update: Apparently, thanks to a metadata-hunting made by the folks over at Phandroid, it looks like at least some of the shots were in fact edited or processed through apps such as Snapseed or VSCO. This certainly changes the perspective a bit, at least on colors, but does nonetheless not deprive the Pixel phones of their stunning rear-shooter. Thanks, Chris!
There certainly is much hype surrounding the Pixel phones, and while criticism is pouring in aplenty from all corners of the Android world, there is a lot of good that can be said about Google‘s new flagship devices. The camera, for one, definitely seems to be part of it…
Google may have upended its hardware strategy with the announcement of the two Pixel smartphones (alongside a slew of other products), but the shift from Nexus to Pixel may signify more than just the hardware design takeover; in particular, it seems like advertising is a big part of the Mountain View firm’s strategy…
Everybody loves some good music to go with their running or workout sessions, that’s science. However, given the wide array of workout-related apps and the vast selection of music services and streaming programmes, it’s nice to see proper integration between the two things.
And if that’s what you’re looking for, it sounds like Google and Runtastic have an answer for you…
Google is trying really hard to change its image today, presenting itself as a renewed company that wants to personally tackle hardware end-to-end. However, there are some bad old habits that the Mountain View firm simply does not seem able to shake off…
The Google Pixel and Pixel XL phones have just been announced — and alongside the confirmation of everything we pretty much knew already, various bits of information have arrived regarding the bigger meaning behind what Pixel actually means for Google, and two things stood out in particular…
Google’s long rumored foray into virtual reality saw the company taking it relatively easy with its Cardboard efforts, but the company’s vision for VR goes much beyond that. In addition to Daydream, the VR platform announced back in May at its I/O conference, we now finally have an official announcement of its companion headset…
We’re literally minutes away from Google’s massive hardware event, and yet leaks — even from official sources — just won’t stop pouring. We showed you images that told us Live Cases were coming back for the Pixel phones, but we now have confirmation that something even juicier is on its way…
Tomorrow will see Google host a keynote which could easily be ranked among the company’s history’s most important — at least according to SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer. But beyond marketing hype and anticipation, analysts too are tuning their financial forecasts for the event’s immediate resonance, and more importantly for the ripple effects beyond that…
