Google Pixel: it’s all about the camera

Google’s attempt at its first mobile phone, the Pixel, is starting to hit stores.

It is the company’s first phone with its own design, hardware and software. It represents almost a clear break with the partners who helped with the production of the Nexus brand products.

The phone represents a change in appearance and performance from previous versions of Android. This includes an attractive appearance with a fast and smooth one-piece aluminum design. It is shaped like a wedge to keep the camera flush.

The phone isn’t called the Pixel for nothing and Google is emphasizing the speed and clarity of the camera. Google claims it is the highest-rated smartphone camera ever.

The camera has a good size of 12.3 megapixels. Reports indicate that it is fast with nice vibrant colors. Focus is maintained at almost every angle.

The camera provides close-up shots that are refined and sharp. Shooting in Landscape mode still provides great detail and depth.

It has a front camera that also does a good job of capturing the image.

4K video can be recorded and Pixel uses its own version of optical image stabilization. The feature is useful, but it is said to fall short of other phone versions.

Google promises unlimited storage of photos and videos.

One advantage of the phone is that it is deeply integrated with Google search services. The Google Assistant is part of the package. This uses machine learning and can access the company’s large search database.

The Google Assistant can answer any questions you may have. Among the many tasks you can do are set reminders, look up facts, find places to eat, set alarms, give directions, and translate phrases. It is supposed to get more personalized as you use it.

The Assistant is said to be more conversational than Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, or Microsoft’s Cortana. You can use your voice to speak to you conversationally. It also has a chat-like interface.

The guts of the phone include Android 7.1 Nougat. This is the first to have Google’s messaging service called Allo. You can also make video calls with the Duo app.

Other features include sending GIFs within the Google keyboard and, just like on other phones, a night light can be used to reduce eyestrain. A fingerprint reader is on the back for added security. For example, you can use the reader for Android Pay.

The phone comes in two sizes, Pixel, 5.5 inches and Pixel XL, 6.0 inches. The phones are similar with the larger version coming with a recharged battery and a larger, sharper screen.

Speaking of batteries, Google claims that a quick recharge is possible in just 15 minutes. This will provide seven hours of use.

Colors include “Pretty Black,” “Very Silver,” or “Really Blue.”

The $ 650 price is in line with many phones that have some similar features, although some may find it a bit high for this type of Android device.

The Pixel is aptly named and the camera is probably the phone’s best feature. While overall the device may not rival Apple’s latest offerings or even the controversial Samsung Galaxy series, it is a step up for Google and could generate a following among those who want the latest and greatest in an Android-based operating system.

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