The Google Pixel 2 has been announced to the delight of Google and Android fans alike with a design that offers a number of improvements over the previous generation. Boasting a five-inch OLED display, the smartphone also comes in a six-inch Plus model that has a pOLED screen with each one running Android 8.0 Oreo.
The camera on the new smartphone leverages the power of machine learning to capture photos unlike ever before without the need for a second sensor. This comes as a welcome functionality given the growing number of consumers using their smartphone as their primary camera.
The Google Pixel 2 is positioned as a premium device that starts at $650 and comes in a number of color and finish options, depending on the model chosen.
What's Driving This Trend
- Machine Learning
- The use of machine learning in smartphone cameras presents opportunities for innovative photography features.
- Enhanced Camera System
- Advancements in smartphone camera technology, such as the Google Pixel 2's camera, can disrupt the digital camera industry.
- Primary Camera Usage
- The increasing number of consumers using smartphones as their primary cameras opens up new opportunities to improve mobile photography experiences.
Who This Affects Most
- Smartphone
- The smartphone industry can leverage machine learning to create advanced camera features and attract photography enthusiasts.
- Consumer Electronics
- The consumer electronics industry can benefit from the demand for smartphones with enhanced camera systems.
- Photography
- The photography industry can adapt to the rise of smartphone cameras and explore collaborations with smartphone manufacturers.
