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[Mobile China News]Google launches many Pixel products and new services every year, but this year, the craze for generative artificial intelligence and the upcoming launch of the first foldable phone have attracted more people's attention. Mobile China learned that the Google Developer Conference will be held on May 10, and you can look forward to the long-rumored Pixel 7a, the new generation of Pixel 8 series smartphones, the new Pixel tablet, the next-generation Android 14 system, and the long-rumored Pixel Fold foldable screen phone, and some new wearable devices will be announced.
Google Developer Conference
Pixel 7a
Historical signs suggest Google will release the entry-level Pixel 7a this spring or summer. Looking back at last year, the Pixel 6a was released at Google Developers Conference and will be available in July.
Suspected Pixel 7a outflow
Late last month, a leaked source of Android code showed that the Pixel 7a will support 90Hz refresh rate and wireless charging. According to information leaked by a website, the Pixel 7a will have the same 6.1-inch screen as its predecessor, with a similar design to the Pixel 7. Depending on the specifications of the previous generation, the Pixel 7a is expected to feature the same Tensor G2 processor as the Pixel 7, and the camera specifications may be one grade lower than the Pixel 7.
Foldable phone
The second is Google's first foldable phone, the Pixel Fold, which may be unveiled as early as June. The Pixel Fold is expected to be equipped with a triple camera with a main lens, ultra-wide-angle lens and telephoto lens, in two colors, “carbon” featuring black and gray and “chip” featuring white, as well as a 5.79-inch external display and a 7.69-inch internal display.
Google Pixel Fold
Google's strategy has been to lower the price of its smartphones, competing with Apple and Samsung. Mobile China learned that the price of the Pixel Fold will be lower than the $1,800 (about 12,400 yuan) Samsung Z Fold 4. Samsung accounted for the largest share of foldable phones in the first half of 2022 (62%), according to market research firm Counterpoint Research. Whether Google's foldable phone will change market share this time will be an interesting question.
AI
Following the success of ChatGPT, generative AI has been recently incorporated into many services, and for Google, this trend will continue. Google has released its AI chatbot Bard and announced new AI capabilities for Gmail and Google Docs that can draft and rewrite emails.
Artificial intelligence is likely to take center stage at the upcoming Google Developer Conference. It is reported that after ChatGPT's debut, Google released the “red code” at the end of last year and started action, so it is very likely that Google will push AI to the forefront at this event.
Of course, artificial intelligence has been a regular topic at Google Developer Conference in the past. This year, Google is likely to compete with Microsoft's Bing, which has been boosted by its integration with ChatGPT.
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
Google releases its flagship Pixel series smartphones every fall. So far, there are not many reports about the Pixel 8. Historically, Google has focused on camera capabilities in the Pixel range, and this trend will continue this year. The Pixel 8 series is expected to run on Android 14 systems and have 12GB of storage.
Suspected renderings of Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
Android 14
Android 14 is currently in a developer-oriented preview mode, and the final version is expected to be released in the fall. This year's Android 14 version will focus on power efficiency, privacy, and accessibility. More information will be announced at the Google Developer Conference in May.
Pixel Tablet and Pixel Watch 2
It is expected that the Pixel tablet can be connected to the speaker charging dock and streamed through the tablet. Additionally, the Pixel 7 is expected to be equipped with a Tensor G2 processor.
Google Pixe watches and smartphones
So far, there is no news about the next-generation Pixel Watch. However, like Apple and Samsung, Google may release a new smartwatch every year. The Pixel Watch 2 is expected to feature the same circular design as its predecessor, with the latest WearOS, with longer battery life and improved health tracking capabilities.
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