Google announces its first smartwatch, a new budget phone and more

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Hardware isnt a key part of Googles business, but that seems to be changing as it continues to launch new products. But that increased from $6.67 billion in the year-ago quarter, and CEO Sundar Pichai said the Pixel smartphone hit an all-time sales record despite supply constraints. The watch runs Googles Wear OS software that lets users do things such as check messages and download music. Users can also get directions with Google Maps or connect it with their smart home devices, so they can, for example, change their thermostat temperature or make sure the lights are turned off. The Pixel 6a will also receive five years of security updates and comes in three colors: chalk, charcoal and sage.

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