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all announcements in a handy overview

The most important keynotes of Google I/O 2023 are over and in this article you will find a handy summary of all announcements in a row.

Google Pixel 7a

The Google Pixel 7a is the latest phone in the A-series and, according to Google, offers strong performance at an attractive price. Equipped with the Google Tensor G2 chip, the 7a boasts features such as Face Unlock, 8 GB of RAM, a 90 Hz display, and wireless charging. The familiar design of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro has been retained, with a more sustainable construction and housing made from recycled materials. The camera system has been significantly improved, with a larger sensor, a new ultra-wide angle lens and enhanced features such as Night Sight and 8x zoom with Tensor G2 Super Res Zoom.

The phone is available in four colors and special cases are available. The Pixel 7a is available now for $509, and if you order before May 22, you’ll receive the Pixel Buds A-Series worth $99 as a gift.

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Google Pixel Tablet

The Google Pixel Tablet is a new tablet designed for use in the home and offers the helpfulness of Google. The device features the powerful Google Tensor G2 chip and the recognizable design of Google’s Nest products. The tablet has an 11-inch screen and four built-in speakers, making it ideal for entertainment and gaming, according to Google.

The Pixel Tablet offers AI features that help with productivity and communication, such as split-screen mode and optimized Google apps, including improved video lighting and HD video calling with Google Meet. Pairing the Pixel Tablet with the charging dock with speaker turns it into a smart display, with hands-free operation, charging and enhanced audio. The tablet also offers built-in Chromecast functionality for streaming content.

The Pixel Tablet is available with the charging dock and speaker for €679 and an optional Pixel Tablet Case is available for €99. The tablet and accessories can be ordered from Coolblue and the Google Store, and they will be available from June 20.

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Google Pixel Fold

Google has officially announced the Pixel Fold as the company’s first foldable smartphone. The Pixel Fold has a wide screen on the front, similar to the OPPO Find N2, which is more portable and easier to use. The smartphone has a 5.8in OLED display on the front and a 7.6in OLED panel when open, both with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Pixel Fold is powered by the second-generation Google Tensor chipset, with 12GB of RAM and 256 or 512GB of storage. The device has a triple camera setup on the back and runs on Android 13.

The Pixel Fold is available from 1899 euros, but will not be released in the Netherlands and Belgium.

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Google Maps gets Immersive View for routes

Google Maps is getting a new feature called ‘Immersive View’ that will give users a more realistic and immersive experience while following routes. This feature allows users to view street scenes in 3D while navigating. Immersive View uses augmented reality technology and allows users to explore their environment from different perspectives. This helps users recognize landmarks more easily and provides better context while navigating.

The feature will be available for select cities including Amsterdam and will be gradually rolled out to more locations. With Immersive View, Google Maps takes the navigation experience to the next level by giving users a more immersive and interactive way to explore their routes.

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Google Bard, Google Photos and Google Search

Google has announced that its AI chatbot Bard will be made available in more countries. In addition, Bard will collaborate with Google Lens, so that you can now not only include text but also images in your questions to the smart AI chatbot.

Google Photos is equipped with a new tool that allows you to adjust photos in which certain objects have been cut off in such a way that the cut object is still intact. Google Photos does that through artificial intelligence that estimates what the rest of the object would look like.

Generative AI will be integrated into Google Search. If you look up something in the Google search bar, AI will generate an answer for you. Google calls it a new experience of Googling.

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AI wallpapers in Android 14

Google has lifted another tip of the veil about Android 14. It was a bit small, but something very nice: emoji wallpapers, which will probably only come to Android 14. It’s about wallpapers that can be created with generative AI.

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AW Poll on the Google I/O 2023

Google has taken its time to make its new announcements (especially to developers) and it has often centered around artificial intelligence. With, of course, the cheerful emoji wallpapers at the end, the Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a. It all went by very quickly in the end. What did you think was the best announcement of Google I/O 2023? Leave your vote in AW Poll!

Check out our special Google I/O 2023 page here where you can view all the news from today and the coming days.

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