23:15 That's it! Google has launched a whole bunch of products today - the Google Home Mini, Google Home Max, Google Nest, Pixelbook, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, a Daydream upgrade, Pixel Buds and Google Clips.
For the Indian buyer, the highlight is that the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL are initially available in just six countries - and India is among them! The US price for the phone, which does not have a headphone jack, starts at $649 for the 64GB variant. Google said the phone is up for pre-orders but no details yet on the India pricing.
23:13 The Google Clips camera costs $249.
23:11 Google Clips is a hands-free camera that is both light and small.
23:09 And there's one more product! It has to do with photography and it's called Google Clips.
23:08 The Pixel Buds will be available in November for $159.
23:06 Pixel Buds can offer real-time translation, powered by machine learning. The presenters are having a conversation on stage in different languages and the buds are doing the job of a translator.
23:04 Google has also launched Google Pixel Buds - it's first-ever set of wireless earphones. It can alert you to notifications and read your messages.
23:02 Google Daydream View, the Virtual Reality headset, is also getting an upgrade. It will cost $99.
22:59 The Pixel 2 XL starts at $849.
22:58 The Pixel 2 starts at $649 for the 64GB version and WILL BE AVAILABLE IN INDIA. Pre-orders begin today.
22:57 The phone has an all-day battery.
22:54 It's a 12 megapixel camera that incorporates machine learning and can provide the bokeh effect.
22:50 Google says the Pixel 2's camera has received the highest-ever benchmark score.
22:46 She's now talking about Augmented Reality and how Google is devoting time into developing related apps.
22:45 Aparna Chennapragada from Google's Pixel team is talking about Lens, which brings up relevant information for photos.
22:43 Pixel 2 will have the latest OS - Android Oreo.
22:41 One of the new features lets you activate Google Assistant simply by squeezing the phone.
22:39 The device has an Always-On display and can show the time and notifications without turning on the full display.
22:38 The Pixel XL 2 has a near edge-to-edge display.
22:36 Kinda Blue, Just Black, and Clearly White are the three colours on the smaller device - another swipe at Apple.
22:35 In a jibe at Apple, Google says both sizes will provide the same performance. "We don't set aside better features for the bigger phone."
22:34 There's a full HD OLED display and no headphone jack.
22:32 There's a 5-inch display on Pixel 2 and a 6-inch display on Pixel XL 2.
22:30 The new Pixel 2 phones will come in two sizes.
22:29 And finally, we move to the Pixel phones!
22:29 The Pixelbook starts at $999, while the Pixel Pen costs $99. It will only be available in the US, UK and Canada starting today.
22:26 Play Store apps will be available on Pixelbook too.
22:25 The Pixelbook comes with a stylus called Pixel Pen.
22:24 It provides 10 hours of battery life and can pair with your phone's hotspot instantly when there is no Wi-Fi.
22:22 The Pixelbook charger can be used with the Pixel phone.
22:20 It's 10mm thick and 1kg in weight.
22:19 Google has now announced the Google Pixelbook - the "high-performance Chromebook".
22:16 The device supports streaming services such as YouTube Music and Spotify.
22:14 There's one more Google Home device - it's the Google Home Max.
22:10 Rishi Chandra, who is back on stage, says Google Assistant has been optimised to understand children better.
22:05 Yoky Matsuoka, CTO of Nest, is now talking about the assistant and its ability to operate security systems and thermostats.
21:59 The device is largely made from fabric. It will retail for $49 in the US and is available for pre-order online starting today.
21:57 The Home Mini responds to touch. A light tap can change the volume.
21:56 First launch of the evening: Google Home Mini.
21:55 On a side note, Google Home has not yet made its way to India.
21:53 Rishi Chandra, head of the Google Home team, is now on stage.
21:50 "We know what it takes to build great products in a crowded field."
21:49 He says Google Assistant now has over 100 million new answers.
21:47 Osterloh says Pixel has had a great year. "I just wish we had a little more of them to go around," he says.
21:46 Rick Osterloh, Google's hardware lead, is now on stage.
21:44 Pichai says Google's machine learning programme has advanced significantly.
21:38 He says software should adapt to people instead of the other way around.
21:36 Pichai says he is excited about a shift from a mobile-first world to an AI-first world.
21:35 Google CEO Sundar Pichai is now addressing the audience.
21:30 Google's Daydream VR headsets are expected to get a revamp. The updated VR headset could come in three colours - charcoal, coral and fog - and could be priced at USD 99 against the current USD 79.
21:25 The event is expected to begin in the next five minutes. You can watch the live telecast here.
21:20 Another expected launch is that of the Pixelbook, a new high-end Chromebook device.
The Chrome OS-based laptop is expected to be priced between USD 1,199 and USD 1,749 and is expected to come with its own range of accessories such as a smart pencil.
21:10 Reports in the media had previously carried 'leaked' images of Google's new Home Mini.
The device is the smaller version of the Google Home speaker and is expected to be priced at USD 50, putting it directly in competition with Amazon's Echo Dot. Amazon had recently revamped its Echo family of devices.
20:56 According to a leaked image, the devices will have a search bar at the bottom, instead of its current position on top. You will be able to add minimalistic widgets to the home screen in place of the search bar.
20:50 While the Pixel phones are not expected to do away with the bezel completely like its rivals Galaxy S8 and Apple's iPhone X, the phones will have a reduced bezel.
There have been reports that the new phones may not feature headphone jacks and may have stereo speakers.
20:45 In fact, the technology giant may be unveiling two phones, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.
20:40 The latest Pixel device is will compete with Apple iPhone 8, 8 Plus and Samsung's Galaxy S8 smartphones.
Along with Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones, Google is also expected to showcase a range of new and revamped products including the updated Home speaker, high-end laptop and updated Virtual Reality (VR) gear.
20:30 Good evening! Google is expected to shortly announce a host of products at one if its biggest events in several years. Prime among them will be the launch of latest flagship smartphone Google Pixel 2.
For the Indian buyer, the highlight is that the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XLareinitially available in just six countries - and India is among them! The US price for the phone, which does not have a headphone jack, starts at $649 for the 64GB variant. Google said the phone is up for pre-orders but no details yet on the India pricing.
The Google Clips camera costs $249.
Google Clips is a hands-free camera that is both light and small.
And there's one more product! It has to do with photography and it's called Google Clips.
The Pixel Buds will be available in November for $159.
Pixel Buds can offer real-time translation, powered by machine learning. The presenters are having a conversation on stage in different languages and the buds are doing the job of a translator.
Google has also launched Google Pixel Buds - it's first-ever set of wireless earphones. It can alert you to notifications and read your messages.
Google Daydream View, the Virtual Reality headset, is also getting an upgrade. It will cost $99.
The Pixel 2 XL starts at $849.
The Pixel 2 starts at $649 for the 64GB version and WILL BE AVAILABLE IN INDIA.Pre-orders begin today.
The phone has an all-day battery.
It's a 12 megapixel camera that incorporates machine learning and can provide the bokeh effect.
Google says the Pixel 2's camera has received the highest-ever benchmark score.
