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# Here Are the Biggest Announcements Google Just Made

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## Video: Here Are the Biggest Announcements Google Just Made

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_Published 2016-10-04. Google had plenty to announce during its event on Tuesday, including the debut of two new smartphones, the introduction of its first virtual reality headset, and more details about its Home smart speaker._


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## Transcript

[ MUSIC ] I'm very excited to introduce to you to a new phone made by Google. We call it Pixel. [ APPLAUSE ] Pixel is the first phone to shift what the Google Assistant built- in It has the best smartphone camera. It includes unlimited storage for all your photos and videos. It comes with duo pre- installed. Pixel is available in three colors descriptive named Quite Black, Very Silver, and a limited edition Really Blue. Pixel starts at $ 649 or $ 27 a month on the Google Store here in the US. And so I'd like to introduce you to Daydream View. [ APPLAUSE ] With Daydream, you're gonna be able to explore some really magical places.

And what's more magical than the wizarding world, a JK Rowling. I'm excited to announce that we've been working with Warner Brothers to bring an exclusive fantastic piece and where to find them experience to daydream. [ SOUND ] Now all of these will come together in November when daydream view and the controller go on sale together. For $ 79. We're introducing Chromecast Ultra, our most premium TV streaming device to date. You will now be able to cast your favorite content in up to 4K ultra HD resolution with HDR and Dolby Vision support. So here's Google Home Google Home lets you enjoy music, get answers from Google, manage every day task and control devices around your home.

We're deeply committed to building hardware that brings this vision to life. This is only the beginning.

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