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The removal of Soli also means that the Pixel 5 has a fingerprint sensor and a notchless design, with a clean hole gracing the phone’s 6-inch, 2,340 x 1,080 display. Fortunately, the display still includes the 90Hz refresh rate of last year’s model. Anyone who has had to put up with pitiful battery life from the Pixel 3 and Pixel 4 will also be happy to know that the Pixel 5 comes with a higher capacity 4,000 mAh battery.
Some other notable tweaks include a redesigned main camera system comprised of 12-megapixel and 16-megapixel sensors that capture photos from wide and ultra-wide lenses. It wouldn’t be a Pixel release without new software features for those cameras and Google didn’t disappoint. A new feature is a panoramic tool that is there to help you capture smooth video. Rounding out the Pixel 5’s list of specs is support for Qi wireless charging, a water-resistant design, 128GB of storage, and a price that starts at $ 699.
Pixel 4a 5G
Pixel fans will note that we didn’t mention an XL model above. That’s because there isn’t one this year. Instead, Google plans to release a more premium version of the Pixel 4a, or a more affordable version of the Pixel 5, if that’s the way you want to see things. The surprisingly $ 499 Pixel 4a 5G has many of the same marquee features as its more expensive sibling. Both phones feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G processor. They also have the same sets of front and rear cameras. What you won’t get with the Pixel 4a 5G is support for Qi wireless charging, waterproofing, and a 90Hz display. But it does come with a headphone jack.
Chromecast
Google’s new Chromecast comes with a remote control. Yes, Google has finally listened to its customers, but there is much more to its latest streaming album than just a new way of controlling things. Google has gone for an updated design that borrows from both the Chromecast Ultra and its colorful Nest Mini speakers. Inside, the disc features a new processor that allows it to play 4K HDR content at up to 60 frames per second. In addition, there is support for Dolby Vision and surround sound.
As for that remote, it has a built-in microphone for quick and easy access to the Assistant. In terms of buttons, there are Back, Home, Mute, Power, and Enter keys, as well as a dedicated volume rocker. It also comes with shortcuts for YouTube and Netflix. That is useful.
Where things get a bit confusing is that the new Chromecast runs Google TV. The platform runs on top of Android TV and adds a new interface to the mix that borrows functions from Google’s Play Movies and TV app.
You can get the Chromecast starting today for $ 50.
Nest Audio
Lastly, Google announced a new smart speaker called the Nest Audio. Like the Nest Mini, the Nest Audio is covered in fabric. Google outfitted it with a 19mm tweeter and a 75mm mid-woofer. The company says those components allow the Nest Audio to sound 75 percent louder than the Google Home. It also produces 50 percent more bass than that speaker.
On the device, you will find LED lights that turn on when you talk to the Assistant. But there’s also a mute switch on the back of the speaker if you don’t want the digital assistant to turn on by accident. It also comes with a Media EQ feature that Google says will automatically tune your Nest Audio depending on what you’re listening to, and there’s support for multi-room audio.
You can also pair two Nest Audios for stereo imaging, which will be tempting since a single speaker only costs $ 100.
