Review: Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL

Updated on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 9:53AM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Google has stepped up its hardware game in 2017. Aside from a S, M and L version of the Google Home smart speaker, it is also fielding an all new premium Pixelbook 2-in-1, an intriguing smart assistant-powered Pixel Buds headset (with real-time translation), and a new Clips A.I. powered camera.

The showstoppers, however, are the updated Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones which epitomize Google's renewed focus on A.I., machine learning and premium smartphone experiences. Let's dive in.

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Review: Motorola Moto Z2 Play

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Motorola’s Moto Z Play was last year’s midrange surprise which turned out to be a veritable chameleon handset thanks to easy on, and off Moto Mods accessories as well as the best battery life on any device.

While the flagship Moto Z was, and remains the most premium handset and also the thinnest smartphone Motorola has ever made. The Moto Z Play, on the other hand, is a far more practical and less frivolous affair that appealed to more users.

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Review: Google Home

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Google Home is Google’s smart speaker which connects via WiFi (or, even better, via Google WiFi) to Google’s smart assistant in the cloud. Designed to be connected at home, Google home uses voice as the primary means of control. It is available in Canada from Best Buy and online from Google.

For $ 179.00, Canadians can get their hands on Google Home, a voice-activated smart speaker, powered by the Google Assistant in English and French.

This diminutive speaker has a rather charming zen-like design. Some say it looks like an aromatherapy gadget, which is fine since it is created to sort of blend in to your home. I Installed Google Home in my kitchen/breakfast nook area and it is ideal for query and control situations when I have my hands full from preparing food or washing dishes.

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Google Home smart speaker coming to Canada on June 26

Canadians now finally have a smart home assistant coming in Google Home. Google Home is coming to Canada on June 26th and is available for pre-order starting today from the Google Store and Best Buy Canada. With it, Google is bringing Google Assistant to Canadians in both English and French. The device can be used to access news and weather, play music, set alarms, solve math problems, tell jokes, control home automation devices and can even make phone calls. All you have to do is say “Okay Google.”

Check out Google Canada’s blog for additional details.