Were The Pixel 3 Rumors True!?

TechLinked’s on-site coverage from the Google Hardware Event in New York breaks down what Google announced around the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, plus a look at the new Pixel Slate and other announced devices. In the opening segment, the host compares the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL directly, noting they share the same internals, camera setup, and overall design aside from display size and the notch. The discussion highlights Google’s software-driven camera improvements like HDR+ style bursts and Top Shot, which suggests the best shot automatically and lets you fine tune it afterward. There is emphasis on the night sight feature aimed at drastically improving low-light performance, alongside a refined front camera setup designed for wider group selfies. Wireless charging and the all-glass back are called out as major design shifts, enabling new accessories like the Pixel Stand and a more cohesive hardware ecosystem. The host also mentions a squeeze-to-activate Google Assistant feature, the color options, and the starting price point for the base Pixel 3 configuration, while noting that internal specs were not fully disclosed at the event. The second portion of the video shifts to the Pixel Slate and the broader Google hardware strategy. The slate is presented as a tablet-first device with front-facing speakers, high pixel density, and improvements in Chrome OS to better support both desktop and mobile experiences. Google’s hardware team is shown reimagining the tablet experience with a keyboard dock, dual USB-C ports, and a fingerprint-pressed power button, while maintaining a focus on combining camera tech from the Pixel phone with tablet software features like portrait-style imaging. The host explains the slate’s battery life, pricing, and the added accessories (keyboard and pen), noting the shifts from the prior Pixel Book. Finally, the host remarks on a few privacy-related choices in other devices like the Google Home Hub and closes with a tease of more coverage to come from TechLinked, inviting viewer feedback and hinting at forthcoming, more detailed videos from Linus Tech Tips.

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