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LostMyNarbles · Oct 4, 2016

Date and Time:
October 4, 2016 9:00 AM PDT
Just throwing credit out to giga for the formatting idea. I've never done an OT before so I just pulled a Google and copied the Apple format.

/s

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4y0KOeXViI

Liveblogs:
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016...l-phone-event-starts-tomorrow-at-9am-pacific/
http://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-event-live-san-francisco-oct-4-900-am-pt-noon-et
http://www.technobuffalo.com/2016/10/03/google-pixel-event-liveblog/

What to expect
-Pixel and Pixel XL Smartphones
-Google Home Devices
-Chromecast Ultra
-Google WiFi
-Android 7.1
-Google Daydream headset.

Pixel and Pixel XL
-New Brand of Google devices running Google's new Pixel Launcher skin with software tweaks that deviate from standard "Stock" Android.
-Will be available at the Google Store and through carriers ( Possibly Verizon exclusive).
-Flagship level specs and pricing.
-Will be compatible with Google Daydream VR.
-Pricing rumored to start at $650 for the Pixel.
-Rumored to launch October 20th with preorders starting October 4th.

Google Home Devices.
-New smart home devices meant to rival Amazon Alex.
-WiFi equipped speaker.
-Supports Google Cast.
-Will work with Google Assistant.

Chromecast Ultra
-More powerful than standard Chromecast.
-Capable of running 4K content.
-Price rumored to be $70.

Google WiFi
-New Google Wifi device replacing the OnHub brand.
-Rumored price is $130.
-Multiple routers can be linked together to create one large network. (Rumored)

Android 7.1
-May include Google Assistant Support.
-Includes "Launcher Shortcuts" Which is similar to 3D Touch in the sense that icons can have further actions when you do X input (Presumably a swipe) to them.

Google Daydream Headset
-Meant to be used with a supporting Android phone.
-Pixel Phones will likely support Daydream.
-Rumored to be priced at $80.
-Will come with handheld controller that features motion tracking.

Volotaire · Oct 4, 2016

Cheers LostMyNarbles. Great OT. Looking forward to some products #madebygoogle.

newdayrocks · Oct 4, 2016

Glad we finally have an OT!

I'm in for a Google Home and a Pixel XL to replace my Nexus 6. Wish the phones were a little more exciting, but maybe there's some secret sauce they've kept under wraps.

osiris3355 · Oct 4, 2016

newdayrocks said:
Glad we finally have an OT!

I'm in for a Google Home and a Pixel XL to replace my Nexus 6. Wish the phones were a little more exciting, but maybe there's some secret sauce they've kept under wraps.

The new Google Assistant is secret sauce imo. Its far more advanced than Alexa, Siri or Cortona.

(If its exclusive to the new phones)

Toki767 · Oct 4, 2016

Ready for that Google Magic.

Also ready for HTC disappointment.

LyleLanley · Oct 4, 2016

I just want to know what the hell Google Magic is.

Veritigo_X · Oct 4, 2016

Oh damn, I didn't know Daydream would be here.

Are rumors saying it's only going to be Pixel phones supporting it? I hope the 6P will work.

osiris3355 · Oct 4, 2016

Veritigo_X said:
Oh damn, I didn't know Daydream would be here.

Are rumors saying it's only going to be Pixel phones supporting it? I hope the 6P will work.

Not a chance the 6p will support it.

dracula_x · Oct 4, 2016

LyleLanley said:
I just want to know what the hell Google Magic is.

me too

TwoDurans · Oct 4, 2016

I'm holding out hope they announce the Pixel phones as their premium line, and keep the Nexus as mid range.

They won't.

Veritigo_X · Oct 4, 2016

osiris3355 said:
Not a chance the 6p will support it.

Bah. Oh well. I'm thinking about getting a Vive anyway.

Zombie James · Oct 4, 2016

Ready for that $900 CDN punch to the face.

Chris R · Oct 4, 2016

100% expected to be letdown by nearly everything about this phone.

Prove me wrong Google!

Otherwise, off to Amazon to buy something by lunchtime today to replace my dying Nexus 5

snacknuts · Oct 4, 2016

Looking for justification to drop $650 on a Pixel. Also excited to see Google Home and how it plays with Nest stuff, since I'm already four devices deep into the Nest ecosystem.

Taco_Human · Oct 4, 2016

So excited yet dissapointed I gotta be at work soon so I can't watch it live. I'll be refreshing as often as I possibly can.

HawkeyeIC · Oct 4, 2016

Wonder how many messaging apps will come pre-installed on the Pixels.

Aiii · Oct 4, 2016

snacknuts said:
Looking for justification to drop $650 on a Pixel.

Courage?

Hamster Plugin · Oct 4, 2016

Zombie James said:
Ready for that $900 CDN punch to the face.

I'm in Europe and I'm expecting these to be more expensive than iPhone considering how they priced Nexus 5X and 6P.

Opus Angelorum · Oct 4, 2016

They've said this will be a high-end device, I'm expecting awesome.

Lnkn52 · Oct 4, 2016

Convince me Google.

thenexus6 · Oct 4, 2016

Can we please get some decent new chromebooks in the UK please God damn.

hitgirl · Oct 4, 2016

Going into this salty.

I want a phone and a chromebook...

Tathanen · Oct 4, 2016

I can see why the Pixels would be pretty disappointing if you were looking up upgrade a 6P, but ya'll gotta stop getting new phones every year. On a two-year cycle they're pretty alright.

besthijacker · Oct 4, 2016

Any live blogs?

J@hranimo · Oct 4, 2016

Need to upgrade from my M8

Let's see what you got Google!

snacknuts · Oct 4, 2016

besthijacker said:
Any live blogs?

I know The Verge sucks, but I usually enjoy their liveblogs of these kinds of events.

https://live.theverge.com/google-pixel-event-live-blog-xl-smartphone-hardware-2016/

clav · Oct 4, 2016

Tathanen said:
I can see why the Pixels would be pretty disappointing if you were looking up upgrade a 6P, but ya'll gotta stop getting new phones every year. On a two-year cycle they're pretty alright.

On a 5 year cycle, a new phone sounds good.

Bruce Springsteen · Oct 4, 2016

Curious to see how this turns out but all the leaks are very uninspiring

Volotaire · Oct 4, 2016

besthijacker said:
Any live blogs?

PhoneArena has one.

LostMyNarbles · Oct 4, 2016

besthijacker said:
Any live blogs?

I forgot that, I added some in the OP. If you are looking for a preference I like arstechnica.

Vanillalite · Oct 4, 2016

Home with sick kiddo so I can watch the stream today vs having to live blog it.

Got the stream up already on my TV.

yyzjohn · Oct 4, 2016

This thing has been leaked all to hell, can they actually show us something we don't already know about?

JaseMath · Oct 4, 2016

(please let the price be cheaper)
(please let the price be cheaper)
(please let the price be cheaper)

Baroquemantic · Oct 4, 2016

I want Home, Daydream headset, Chromecast Ultra, and maybe the XL, but I'll get none of them because I stay in a perpetual state of brokeness.

Hope they show off Andromeda too.

FearMyWrench · Oct 4, 2016

(please please let the price be cheaper)
(please please let the price be cheaper)
(please please let the price be cheaper)

wenis · Oct 4, 2016

that chromecast is really nice lookin... might have to upgrade.

Alexlf · Oct 4, 2016

JasonMCG said:
(please let the price be cheaper)
(please let the price be cheaper)
(please let the price be cheaper)

This please. Unless they unveil some absolutely revolutionary feature it's overpriced by the rumors.

btown · Oct 4, 2016

I am ready for disappointment.

Majine · Oct 4, 2016

ETA to start? I don't know timezones.

Frustrated_me · Oct 4, 2016

Funny how everything looks like has leaked.. I would be shocked if there was a surprise announcement.

LostMyNarbles · Oct 4, 2016

Majine said:
ETA to start? I don't know timezones.

12pm Eastern.

Baroquemantic · Oct 4, 2016

Majine said:
ETA to start? I don't know timezones.

Starting right now

Lnkn52 · Oct 4, 2016

Aiii · Oct 4, 2016

Sillicon Valley, huh? Shills

Vyse The Legend · Oct 4, 2016

yyzjohn said:
This thing has been leaked all to hell, can they actually show us something we don't already know about?

Google Magic was mentioned in the Verizon product listing. It could just be marketing speak for Google's new Pixel launcher.

JasonMCG said:
(please let the price be cheaper)
(please let the price be cheaper)
(please let the price be cheaper)

Alexlf said:
This please. Unless they unveil some absolutely revolutionary feature it's overpriced by the rumors.

Pricing is confirmed.

sabertoothzombie · Oct 4, 2016

Let's Go!

Paznos · Oct 4, 2016

It's on!

SolidSnakeUS · Oct 4, 2016

Holy shit Silicon Valley lol.

Angelus Errare · Oct 4, 2016

Yaaaaassss! Danesh and Gilfoyle!!!

Volotaire · Oct 4, 2016

..... Really unfunny.

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