Google I/O 2023 adds Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold

Google’s Pixel series of smart devices have always had an AI focus, pioneering AI technologies such as Machine Learning, Image Recognition, Translation, Computational Photography Image Processing, and Astrophotography, and at the Google I/O 2023 conference, three new Pixel devices were announced, with the expected Pixel 7a joined by the Pixel Tablet and the Pixel Fold - Google’s first step into foldable devices.

Powered by the Google Tensor G2 processor, the latest Pixel devices combine the on-device intelligence of Google Tensor with Google's AI in the cloud, and Android’s latest innovations, so your Pixel adapts to your needs and anticipates how it can help you save time and get more done, with features like Pixel Camera, Pixel Speech, and Pixel Call Assist.

Pixel 7a

The Pixel 7a is Google’s latest A-Series phone, and a more affordable version of the Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro, utilizing the same Tensor G2 SoC and 8GB RAM and wireless charging of the Pixel 7 with a smaller 6.1-inch 1080p OLED touchscreen, 128GB storage, while its main dual-camera module features a 64MP main sensor and a 12MP ultrawide, both with OIS and 4K@60fps recording. 

The Pixel 7a is available for purchase from USD$499.

Pixel Tablet

An 11-inch Android OS tablet that Google first previewed back in May 2022, the Pixel Tablet uses an aluminum enclosure textured with nano-ceramic coating, and its optimized for Google Home, Google TV and Google Meet, Android OS games such as Asphalt, or entertainment apps such as Spotify, Disney+ and Netflix. 

A Charging Speaker Dock keeps it charged and enhances its versatility by boosting up the audio.

Pre-order the Pixel Tablet bundled with the dock for USD$499.

Pixel Fold

Google has showcased concept foldables before, but will go to market with the Pixel Fold, a foldable device that uses a similar design format to the Samsung Fold, but with a 7.6-inch OLED foldable screen with a 6:5 aspect ratio and 2208x1840 resolution, while the 5.6-inch cover screen. When closed, Pixel Fold has a familiar smartphone silhouette that fits in the palm of your hand and slides into your pocket. Flip it open to reveal a 7.6-inch screen with a thinner profile than any other foldable phone in the market.

To fit into the Fold design, Google had to redesign standard Pixel components, such as camera, speakers, battery and haptics technology to fit, with a custom-built hinge that Google claims is not only the thinness on the market, but also the most durable.

When closed, the exterior screen access and respond to Messages, browse Chrome or use Google Call Assist features, like Direct My Call, Call Screen, Hold for Me and Clear Calling.

When fully open, the interior screen gives users all the benefits of a tablet for watching shows, reading a book, and playing games, or enjoy having space to get more things done. Taskbar enables easy switching between apps, while splitscreen mode enables multitasking with two apps side-by-side. 

Pixel Fold has many Pixel camera experiences you’ve come to expect from a Pixel, with Ruper Res Zoom with 5x optical zoom, Real Tone, Night Sight and Portrait photography along with pro-level modeslike 10-bit HDR video. 

The Google Pixel Fold is now available for pre-order and will begin shipping to Germany, Japan the United Kingdom and the US first.

Note that Google Store links are region locked, and you will need to use a VPN to access the Google Store in another country.