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October 19, 2016

Google's Pixel phone is great but not new

  • The Pixel isn't quite an iPhone replacement, but it might serve up a strong challenge to Samsung.
  • By ANICK JESDANUN
    AP Technology Writer

    NEW YORK — Google's ambitious new smartphone, the Pixel, doesn't offer a lot that's new. Yet it's still one of the best out there.

    Google achieves that by pulling together the best features from Apple, Samsung and other phone makers and offering them at prices comparable to iPhones — starting at about $650 for the regular, 5-inch model and $770 for the 5.5-inch “XL” edition. Both versions go on sale Thursday through Verizon, Best Buy and Google's online store.


     
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