Google Pixel phones
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Google is traditionally a search engine but it also releases its own hardware. Think phones, tablets, fully wireless earbuds and smart speakers. Most of those devices run Android.
Nexus
Google showed early interest in releasing its own hardware. In 2010, the Nexus One was released in partnership with HTC. Several more models would come out in the Nexus line, made alternately by HTC, LG and Samsung.
Pixel
In late 2016, Google said goodbye to the Nexus name and phones were now released under the Pixel name. Google designed the phones, HTC made them. Not long after, Google took over HTC's phone division after which everything could be developed and made in-house.
Tensor chip
In addition to making phones, Google also expressed interest in developing its own processor. These are marketed under the name Tensor and are only used by Google. The first Tensor was released in 2016 and was intended for use in servers.
The Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) was used to accelerate AI functions. The first Tensor for use in a cell phone saw the light of day in 2021 with the introduction of the Pixel 6, which were also optimized to handle AI tasks faster.
Advantages Pixel phones
Google's phones particularly excel in their cameras. For this, Google uses "Computational Photography. This uses various algorithms to improve photos. Google's most famous algorithm is HDR+. This involves merging several photos into one with the help of an algorithm. This algorithm relies very much on machine learning, something the Tensor chip is good at.
Other advantages of a Pixel phone are the fast Android updates. Google is the publisher of Android, and after a new version is released, Pixel phones are at the front to receive it. Also, as a Pixel owner, you can sign up to receive early Android previews, should you wish. These often still contain bugs, but they offer a unique early look at what's to come.
Pixel phones are otherwise quite affordable compared to competitors' flagships. Google, of course, has another major source of revenue besides phones; ads on its search engine. Those looking for a competitively priced alternative to an iPhone can do well with Google.
