Google today revealed a whole host of new Pixel family products, including new phones, its first smartwatch, and a brand new tablet. Most of them are still a little a while away, however, with the first products not reaching Australia until July.
First up is the Pixel 6a, Google's latest mid-tier phone. While the Pixel 5a skipped Australia, Google has confirmed the new iteration will be making its way down under for $749.
The Pixel 6a is strongly based on standard Pixel 6's design language, featuring the funky camera bar and all. Philosophically, it’s a bit different to past A series Pixels, however. While previous iterations have focused on flagship camera performance, this time around Google has instead brought down its flagship-grade Tensor processor to the Pixel 6a. This makes it a bit like the iPhone SE, where you get Apple's best processor in a more affordable phone. But made by Google, obviously.
Full specifications for the Pixel 6a include a 6.1-inch 1080p+ display with a 60Hz refresh rate, the aforementioned Tensor processor with 5G, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, and a 4,400mAh battery. On the back, you'll find a 12MP primary lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide lens.
The Pixel 6a will be available to pre-order from July 21 ahead of a July 28 release date. Telco and retail partners have yet to be confirmed.
Pixel Buds Pro will launch alongside the Pixel 6a, pitched as Google's new high-end noise-cancelling earbuds. The standout feature is their impressive battery life: you'll get up to seven hours per charge with noise-cancelling on, or up to 11 with noise-cancelling off. Google says you'll get up to 31 hours of listening time before you need to recharge the case. The Pixel Buds Pro will set you back $299 locally, and will be available for pre-order on July 21 ahead of a July 28 release.
Looking further forward, Google confirmed it will be launching the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro in Spring this year. The main spec Google confirmed is that the pair will be powered by a 2nd generation version of its Tensor processor. Otherwise, a teaser video suggests that Pixel 7 will have two rear-facing cameras and a flat screen, while the Pixel 7 Pro will have three rear-facing cameras and a curved screen. The Pixel 6 family was announced late October last year, so it wouldn't be surprising to see a similar timeframe for the upcoming models.
The Pixel 7s will be joined by the Google Pixel Watch, the search giant's first smartwatch. The watch features a circular pillowy design, and a physical crown like the Apple Watch. The Pixel Watch will naturally be powered by Wear OS, but also integrate with Fitbit's tracking platform. We're expecting to see the Pixel Watch in Australia at around the same time as the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.
Lastly, Google confirmed plans for a Pixel Tablet in 2023. Details are scant so far - we don't even know what size it will be - but it will be powered by a Tensor processor.
Alex Choros
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