With the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, has Google saved the best for last?

Samsung, LG, OnePlus, and Apple have all shown their best cards, each ranging from great to really great. There was even room for a newcomer, Essential, to throw its name into the mix. These and other devices like them have made this year one to remember.

While you may have your pick for smartphone of the year, don’t write it down in ink just yet. We still haven’t seen what Google has planned.

When the Pixel was released last year, few expected it to challenge the overwhelming dominance of Apple and Samsung. But the device quickly became a cult hit, earning rave reviews for its clean software, snappy performance, and amazing camera—and that was despite its bland design. People still mention it with reverence almost a year later.

So, expectations are high for the sequels, which Google has confirmed will be unveiled on October 4. Could the search giant do the unthinkable by building another contender for smartphone of the year?

The release of the Pixel 2 XL is particularly interesting because it’ll see Google explore new territory. The device is expected to feature the big, beautiful edge-to-edge displays the industry is now infatuated with, along with some squeezable inspiration from the HTC U11.

That in and of itself doesn’t constitute the honor of this year’s best smartphone. But when you consider the polish, software, and camera prowess offered by Google, it starts to sound like a much more enticing proposition.

Article source: https://www.technobuffalo.com/2017/09/14/with-the-pixel-2-and-pixel-2-xl-has-google-saved-the-best-for-last/