Google shifted to premium android devices last October by releasing Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL. Pixel devices were welcomed very well by fans and now they are waiting for the next flagship phone Google Pixel 2.

Google switched to Nexus from Pixel just a few months back and suddenly there are rumors everywhere about the next premium smartphone, Google Pixel 2. 9 to 5 Google gathered some information about Pixel 2 from a source that has been reliable in the past.

Google Pixel 2 will be quite costly than its predecessors. However, some sources say Google is also planning to launch lower range Pixel device with lesser specifications and a much lower price range.

This new Google Pixel would bring waterproofing. Google is focusing intensely on the camera with Pixel 2. It is currently being tested with improved chipsets.

The source is very confident about the waterproofing feature and claims that it will definitely come with the next Pixel device. Mountain View Company will focus on Pixel 2's camera just like they did in the last year's model.

Google is aiming to master on low light photographs with the Pixel 2. There might be no change in megapixel size but it will compensate for extra features.

According to the source, Google is testing multiple Pixel 2 models currently with improved chipsets, some with Snapdragon chips and some with Intel chips. There was a news previously that "MediaTek is collaborating with Google on the Pixel 2" but it isn't any longer.

Along with Pixel 2, Pixel 2B is being tested with less powerful hardware. It is expected to come at a lower price point and different market. So it is clear that Google wants to overtake smartphone market by launching smartphones of every range like Samsung.

According to PC Advisor, Google will unveil upcoming Android operating system, Android O during its event on 17-19 May 2017. The company has always used its annual phone releases as the launch vehicles for the final version of its latest OS.

Google will allow a few months to test Android O-beta versions before releasing the final version in its device. Just like the last year, Google is expected to launch Pixel 2 during October.

There will be at least a $50 increase in the price of Google Pixel 2. There is no clarity about the Pixel 2B but it will be significantly cheaper.

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