Google, in stark contrast to Apple, isn't typically obsessed about keeping new technologies its been working on under wraps. That being the case, much of what we can expect from the company's annual I/O developer conference has already leaked out. Still, Google traditionally uses I/O to officially unveil some of its more exciting new products and services — with a focus on Android, of course — and this year is no exception.
With Google I/O already underway, the search giant has already unveiled a number of compelling and intriguing updates to software like Google Lens, Duplex, Google Assistant, and Android. Naturally, Google saved the best for last when it introduced a line of new Pixel phones designed to be far more budget-friendly.
We've heard rumors about more affordable Pixel phones for a while, and Google today made it official with the official unveiling of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. When introducing the Pixel 3a line, Google said it wanted to make a high-end smartphone experience available for all users as part of a concerted effort to deviate from the trend of ever-expensive premium smartphones.
The Pixel 3a starts at $399, which is about half the price of typical flagship phones, Google noted. The Pixel 3a XL starts at $479.99. The devices will be available in three colors: black, white, and a light purple tone.
Both devices feature an OLED display, stereo sound, and a 3.5mm headphone jack because "we heard some people want more headphone options."
Camera wise, Google notes that the Pixel 3a's software can do what other companies (read: Apple) need advanced hardware to do. With low-light photography being one such example, Google used the following illustrative photograph to a round of cheers from the crowd.
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