The Google Pixel 2 is all set to be released during the year. This has been confirmed by the company. The company's first edition of the Pixel phone received much fanfare. The Google Pixel and Pixel XL devices were released last October. This is the biggest entry of Google into the hardware market.

The news that Google Pixel 2 will be released in 2017 is confirmed by Google's senior vice president of hardware, Rick Osterloh. "You can count on a successor this year, even if you don't hear a date from me now," Osterloh said. "There is an annual rhythm in the industry, so you can count on us to follow it." 

Google Pixel was notorious for its premium pricing. Rick Osterloh confirmed that the second edition of the phone will also come at a premium price. At present, the company is working on the next smartphone, reported GSM Arena.

The Google Pixel 2 will be revealed during the year itself. The fans of the phone are looking forward to a very special phone. It is said that Google Pixel 2 will live up to the expectations. The second-generation device is expected to sport a more powerful processor and many hardware improvements over the predecessor. The memory is also improved.

"There is an annual rhythm in the industry. So, you can count on us to follow it," Osterloh said. "You can count on a successor this year, even if you don't hear a date from me now," he added, reported Express.

It is expected that Google Pixel 2 will also be released during October this year keeping in line with its predecessor. It is said that Google Pixel 2 will run on Android 8.0 Oreo. Google's I/O event is set to happen in May. This is when the first look of the new Android will be released. This is when the Google Pixel 2 will also be given a sneak peek of.

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