Google unveils latest Pixel phone, rolls out new TV service
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Google will try to make a bigger splash in the smartphone market with a cheaper high-end model while it also aims to expand its presence on bigger screens with a new TV service The products unveiled Wednesday focus on two areas where Google has struggled to make significant inroads. Google has sold a total of 19 million Pixel phones so far, including just 3 million of the last model released a year ago, based on estimates from the research firm International Data Corp. By comparison, Apple sold twice as many iPhones in just three months -- April to June -- during the middle of a pandemic when millions of people were stuck at home, based on IDC’s estimates. Google also revealed Wednesday that it will make a 5G version of the Pixel 4a that will sell for $500 aimed at consumers who want faster connections while they Apple also is selling a cheaper version of the iPhone for $400. In an attempt to differentiate itself from the rest of the pack, Google’s next Chromecast will include a new service tying together many of its services in a way that's designed to make it easier for viewers sift through TV channels and streaming services to find something they want to watch.