Here are 10 interesting things to know about Google Pixel.
1. Made to look good in your hands
Pixel comes in two sizes, 5” or 5.5”, and is available in two colours — Quite Black and Very Silver. So you can choose the look that suits you best. Its curved edges make it easy to hold and smooth to touch. With an aerospace-grade aluminum unibody and smooth surfaces, the phone was made to look and feel good in your hands.
2. The first phone with the Google Assistant built in
Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. Your Google Assistant is always ready to answer questions and help you get things done. Just say “Ok Google” or touch and hold the Home button to start. Try it out!
Say “Ok Google” or touch and hold the Home button. Ask your Assistant for help finding a nearby cafe: Say, “Ok Google, where is the nearest cafe? Then tap the mic and follow up with “remind me to leave for coffee with Maya at 7am”.
3. The highest rated smartphone camera, by DxOMark Mobile
With a DxoMark Mobile score of 89 , Pixel’s camera lets you take stunning photos in low light, bright light or any light. #Nofilter needed. Catch action shots as they happen with Smartburst, which takes a rapid-fire sequence of shots. Use Lens Blur to achieve shallow depth of field and bokeh effects, making your subject pop. And capture dramatic landscapes or make faces glow with new exposure controls.
4. Your stuff, unlimited
Never lose a memory with free, unlimited online storage for your photos and videos taken on your Pixel, stored at full resolution in Google Photos. Once you’ve captured the moment, Google Photos keeps all your photos backed up, organised, and searchable, so you can find and share them fast.
5. One-tap video calling with Google Duo
The new, simple video calling app that brings you face-to-face with the people who matter most. Duo comes preloaded on your new Pixel and works across Android and iOS , so you can video call with everyone you care about. And with the Knock Knock feature, you’ll see a preview of the caller before you pick up, so you never miss a moment. Make a video call:
a. Open the Google Duo app.
b. Tap to start a call.
c. Select a contact who’s using Duo (or invite someone to use it).
6. Unlock fast with Pixel Imprint
Pixel Imprint uses your unique fingerprint to unlock the phone fast. And it’s on the back of your phone for quick access to all your apps, texts and emails. Once you’ve unlocked, just swipe down on the fingerprint sensor to see all your notifications. You’ll need to turn on Moves for this to work:
a. Open Settings.
b. Tap “Moves”.
c. Make sure the slider next to “Swipe for notifications” is in the “on” position.
7. A battery that lasts all day, and charges fast
A combination of hardware and software keep your Pixel going all day long. When you need a quick charge, you can get up to 7 hours of battery life in just 15 minutes. So you can always move at your speed.
8. Dress your phone up in style
Personalise your Pixel with a case that’s right for you. Choose from a customised Live Case with a matching live wallpaper or Live Case designed with Google Earth and Google Trends. Or grab the Pixel Case by Google, built for protection and featuring a range of bright and bold colours.
9. Expert care from Google, no appointment needed
With your Pixel, a Google support expert is just a tap away. Need help? Just open the Settings app on your device and tap the Support tab. You can even share your screen with an expert who will walk you step-by-step to a solution.
10. Switching to your new Pixel is simple
Transfer your contacts, photos, videos, music, iMessages, SMS messages and more. Just connect your current phone to your new Pixel with the Quick Switch Adapter to transfer your content. Sign-in and select what you want to move over. That’s it!
Pricing and availability in India
Starting at INR 57,000, Pixel will be available for pre-order in India starting October 13th 2016 on www.flipkart.com and at over 1000 plus organized and multi-brand retail stores with leading retail partners including Reliance Digital, Croma and Vijay sales among others. India is among the first six countries where Pixel is being launched.
Pixel will be available in India in two sizes – 5” or 5.5” and two colors – Quite Black and Very Silver with memory configurations of 32GB and 128GB sizes.
Interest free EMI programs and attractive upgrade offers will be available. Pixel users will have access to a toll free phone support number along with 54 walk in service centres across 30+ cities in India.