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Google has announced a series of new products that appear to compete with Apple on tablets and smartwatches. Updates for low-priced smartphones, high-end earphones, watches, and Android were announced later this year.

When the IO developer conference was launched at the keynote, Google indicated its intention to build a broad collection of its own branded devices rather than using software by third parties such as Samsung.

“We are aiming for an ecosystem,” said Rick Osterlow, head of consumer hardware at Google. “We want people to know where Google is heading for devices as an organization over the next few years.”

Pixel 6a

The Pixel 6a is Google’s smaller, cheaper smartphone, but shares the same chip and design as the top smartphones. Photo: Google

The Pixel 6a is Google’s new small mid-range Android smartphone, priced from £ 399 ($ ​​449/749) and will ship on July 28th. It has a 6.1-inch screen, the same recycled aluminum body as the company’s high-end phones, two-tone color, and a camera bar on the back.

It features Google’s top-end Tensor processor, 5G, Pixel 6 Titan M2 security chip, 6GB of memory and 128GB of storage. Supported by software updates for at least 5 years, it will be one of the longest lasting Android phones.

On the back of the 6a, there’s a pair of wide and ultra wide cameras that support the same improved skin tones and magic eraser features as Google’s top models.

Pixel Buds Pro

Pixel Buds Pro is Google’s high-end earphones with noise canceling. Photo: Google

Google has announced the first Bluetooth earphones with noise canceling called the Pixel Buds Pro. It will ship on July 28th for £ 179 ($ 199/299).

Earphones use Google-designed chips, algorithms, and speakers that compete directly with Apple’s more expensive AirPods Pro. It has the same smart features as Google’s previous earphones, including IPX4 sweat resistance, hands-free voice assistant, walking routes, and instant translation capabilities.

Buds Pro can connect to two Bluetooth devices at the same time, such as a phone for calls and a laptop for music (iPhone, Mac, PC, etc.). It lasts up to 7 hours with noise canceling and up to 20 hours with a charging case.

PixelWatch

The Pixel Watch is Google’s long-awaited WearOS smartwatch, which challenges the Apple Watch directly, but for Android. Photo: Google

Google unveiled its first own-brand Wear OS smartwatch, called the Pixel Watch, which will ship in the fall. It has a round dome-shaped design, is made of recycled stainless steel, and has an optional 4G connection. It has a variety of Google apps and services, including Assistant, Maps and Pay, and the Play Store for third-party apps.

It also has a range of Fitbit health and activity tracking services since Google’s acquisition of the company, which was completed last year. This watch works on most Android smartphones, not just the Pixel.

Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Tablet

The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are Google’s upcoming top smartphones scheduled for the summer. Photo: Google

Google announced the top Pixel 7 and 7 Pro smartphones scheduled for later this year. Equipped with a premium polished aluminum and glass body and the company’s next-generation Tensor processor, it will ship with Android 13 in the fall.

Google also announced its intention to return to manufacturing Android tablets in 2023 as a companion to Pixel smartphones. The premium Pixel Tablet is powered by Google’s Tensor chip and leverages Android 13 to improve split-screen multitasking and take up space on your tablet. For this, TikTok, Zoom, Facebook and others are getting new designs optimized for tablets.

Android 13, map, search, assistant

Google’s eco-friendly direction with maps showing the most fuel efficient routes is expanding to Europe. Photo: Google

Google has several new software features coming later this year, including the ability to request deletion of search results, including contact details, automatic summarization of Google Docs and chat points, and the ability to speak at the Google Assistant. I showed it off. NestHub Max smart display.

Later this year, Google Maps will get a new immersive view that combines street and aerial photography to create digital models of cities such as London, Los Angeles, and New York. Users can virtually walk around the city at different times of the day by overlaying information such as weather conditions, traffic conditions, and location congestion.

Android 13 will also be released as a free update in the summer, with customization and privacy, like iOS, including the ability to force apps to send notifications before sending them, and restrict access to location. Options are enhanced. For apps.

Google’s Material You Color theme for Android 12 extends to more interfaces, including custom app icons. You can now use multiple languages ​​on your phone at the same time, including English for social media apps and Spanish for banking apps. The new Google Wallet will allow you to collect payment cards, loyalty cards, transportation tickets, and boarding passes in one place later this year using different types of IDs such as student IDs and driver’s licenses in the United States. You will be able to do it.

Users enthusiastic about trying out new features can test the beta software on Google’s Pixel smartphones and other software from third-party manufacturers.