All you need to know about the Google conference

Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2
The Android community has been eagerly awaiting the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2. These smartphones show what a pure Android OS can do best.

The Pixel 2 has a screen size of 5” while the Pixel XL2’s is 6”. The two smartphones are waterproof, have a 12MP camera, and run on Android Oreo, thanks to both 4GB RAM and a Snapdragon 835 SoC.

The headphone jack has also gone and the smartphones run Stock Android.

When it comes down to prices, the Pixel 2 will cost £629, while the XL model has a heftier price tag of £799.

• Google also presented a new ‘Daydream View’ version of its VR headset
• The company unveiled the Pixel Buds – wireless headphones that are compatible with the new smartphones

Google Pixelbook – when ChromeOS and Android become one
The Pixelbook is a computer that runs ChromeOS (Google’s operating system), while also allowing Android applications to run.

Key features:

• Screen: 12.3” QHD
• Intel Core i5/i7 processor
• 16GB RAM
• SSD: 512GB
• Battery life: ten hours
• Rapid recharging
• Back-lit keyboard
• Optional Pixel Pen stylus (not included) – $99 (£100)

Price: $999 - $1,649 (£1,199 - £1,699)

Google Home, an updated home assistant

• A mini version of Google Home was unveiled
• Google Home supports multiple accounts
• Google HomeMax, a supersized version of the smart home speaker, was announced.