Alphabet Inc.'s Google announced Wednesday the launch of a new line of Pixel products, including its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, during the Made by Google event in New York City.
"They include the very best Android experience. First-of-their-kind camera experiences and the latest AI advancements from Google," stated Rick Osterloh, Senior Vice President overseeing Google's Devices and Services.
On the other hand, the company also introduced the new Tensor G3 chip designed to directly bring Google AI breakthroughs to Pixel users. The new wide camera of the devices will also use the new chip and AI, producing 2X optical quality images.
The Pixel 8 starts at $699, while the Pixel 8 Pro starts at $999. This represents a $100 increase over last year's Pixel 7 and 7 Pro.
