Google Takes on Apple With New Pixel That’s More Like the iPhone

  • Company launches Pixel 8 line with updated cameras and designs
  • More powerful Pixel Watch and new earbud features also debut
Google Takes on Apple With New Pixel Phones
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Google is looking to challenge Apple Inc. head-on with new Pixel phones that are more iPhone-like than ever before.

This year’s Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are closer in price to Apple’s counterparts, have similar flat-edged screens and can make payments with face identification. Alphabet Inc.’s Google introduced its new lineup Wednesday — including fresh watches and earbuds — and raised the starting price of its phones by $100 each.