Google Pixel 7a was introduced on the Google I/O 2023 on Might 10. The brand new Pixel A-series smartphone was accompanied by a bunch of different merchandise from Google. The corporate introduced its first foldable telephone, the Pixel Fold. It additionally lastly launched the Pixel Pill within the US and some different markets after previewing it eventually 12 months’s I/O. Google additionally introduced Android 14, which now brings options from the corporate’s Generative AI. Additionally, Bard, Google’s ChatGPT rival, is now out there in over 180 international locations, together with India. As apparent because it reads, Google I/O 2023 was house to many bulletins.
On this week’s episode of the Devices 360 podcast Orbital, Govt Editor Jamshed Avari and Deputy Information Editor Siddharth Suvarna speak to host Pranav Hegde — that is me — about each main announcement that was made at Google I/O 2023.
We begin off with the Pixel 7a, which is Google’s new Pixel A-series smartphone in India. The Pixel 7a’s worth in India is ready at Rs. 43,999 for the only 8GB + 128GB storage choice. For the worth, the handset affords many upgrades over the outgoing mannequin. It has an IP67 ranking, a smoother 90Hz AMOLED show, a brand new 64-megapixel twin rear digital camera setup, and a Tensor G2 SoC. We mentioned about how the Pixel 7a’s {hardware} upgrades complement the good software program options {that a} Pixel is thought for. Jamshed additionally highlighted a number of the new Android 14 options coming to the Pixel 7a.
We then moved to the Pixel Fold, and the way the design is a mixture of the Oppo Discover N2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. The foldable telephone isn’t coming to India at launch, however you by no means know, Google would possibly shock its followers and customershere. We additionally talked about how the Pixel Fold may set the tone for Android OEMs on the market as Google has now labored on optimization instruments for foldable telephones.
Subsequent up, there may be the Pixel Pill. Siddharth, who has been a Pixel consumer, stated he didn’t discover a “wow issue” within the Pixel Pill, however highlights its professionals, equivalent to a smooth design, quad audio system, an 11-inch show, and so on. Nonetheless, with Google’s push for ecosystem merchandise, the Pixel Pill may enhance curiosity within the Android pill world.
On the finish, we spoke about Google’s AI-related bulletins, together with some good options coming to a number of Google apps. In fact, no Google I/O is full with out a point out of the newest Android replace, which on this case is Android 14.
Should you’re new to the Devices 360 web site, you’ll be able to simply discover the Devices 360 podcast Orbital in your favourite platform — be it Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Gaana, JioSaavn, Spotify, or wherever you take heed to your podcasts.
Do not forget to observe the Devices 360 podcast wherever you are listening. Please additionally fee us and go away a overview.