Google Pixel 2 event coverage roundup

Chip, 04 October 2017

Google just wrapped up its event and we got a lot of new hardware to look forward to. The most exciting bits are, of course, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones.

We also got a couple of new Google Home speakers as well the Pixels Buds and Clips camera accessories. A new premium Pixelbook came around as well as a new Daydream VR headset. Check out the complete list of stories to make sure you haven't missed anything. Oh and swing by our hands-on for live photos and first-hand impressions.

Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL go official

The Pixel XL 2 boasts an 18:9 screen with slimmer bezels. Both phones offer improved single cameras.

Google's store comes to Mexico, Brazil and others

Google is expanding its hardware store.

Google Home Mini and Max smart speakers are official

A smaller version of the original smart speaker from last year, and a bigger one which focuses on sound quality.

Google Pixelbook brings new life into Google's laptop experiment

It converts into a "tent", "tablet" and weighs 1.1kg.

The original Google Pixel duo is now $100 cheaper

Google's first generation phones now start at $549.

Step aside, Note8 and iPhone 8 Plus - Pixel 2 scores 98 on DxOMark

The record overall result comes after 99 in still images and 96 in videos, if you were wondering.

Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL pricing and availability detailed

Prices are competitive in the US, but get steep when moving eastward.

Google enters the wireless headphone space with the Pixel Buds

It also has an automated camera for your home.

New Google Daydream View VR headset arrives in three colors priced at $99

It's an improved version of the original Daydream View from 2016, but it's also $20 more expensive.

Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will receive OS and security updates for a minimum of three years

This is more than the two years of OS releases promised for the first generation Pixels.

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Reader comments

Anonymous
05 Oct 2017
dWg

Google. Make an ugly phone. sell a few millions despite google name and all marketing. Make less than 1 percent market share. Make an ugly phone again. So Google hopes that if it keeps making ugly phones , one day we get used to it an...