Hands on with Pixel 4 and 4 XL: Google’s new phones only have minor differences

It’s official: On Tuesday Google formally announced the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. Finally! The Pixel 4 is one of the most leaked-about phones in recent memory. In fact, Google itself teased a photo of the 4 and the 4 XL back in June on Twitter. The new Pixel phones pack dual rear cameras, a 90Hz display, radar-powered face unlock process and a slew of unique features like car crash detection and live video captioning. In an Amazon-style autumnal windfall of products, also unveiled at the 2019 Made by Google event in New York were the Pixel Buds 2 wireless earbuds, Pixelbook Go Chromebook, Google Nest Mini smart speaker and Nest Wifi smart router. The Pixel 4 starts at $799 (£669) for a 64GB version and $899 (£829) for the Pixel 4 XL. Both are available in black, white or orange, which Google calls “Oh So Orange.” In the US, you can upgrade either phone to 128GB for $100 more. Preorders are live and the phones ship starting Oct. 24. And for the first time, you can buy the Pixel 4 directly from all major US carriers. While it’s Google’s turn to take the phone spotlight, the 2019 stage is already full of new… Read full this story

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