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Why Google can't truly compete against Apple without retail stores

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After years of making killer software, Google’s next step is to try to integrate it all together into hardware that’s just as impressive.</p><p>
On Tuesday, Google showcased a slew of new products (http://www.pcworld.com/article/3127363/hardware/everything-at-googles-hardware-event-pixel-phones-4k-chromecast-and-more.html) aiming to replicate Apple’s success when it comes to creating an ecosystem. The high-end Pixel phones (http://www.pcworld.com/article/3127330/android/google-launches-two-pixel-phones-the-showcase-for-google-assistant.html) feature state-of-the-art cameras and a built-in virtual assistant. Daydream View (http://www.pcworld.com/article/3127728/hardware/hands-on-with-google-daydream-gear-vr-has-a-new-rival.html) is a portable headset designed specifically for Android VR. While Google Home (http://www.techhive.com/article/3127778/android/hands-on-with-google-home-your-google-universe-in-a-home-appliance-wrapper.html), Chromecast Ultra (http://www.pcworld.com/article/3127610/consumer-electronics/googles-4k-hdr-chromecast-ultra-costs-69-and-will-be-available-in-november.html), and a new Wi-Fi router aim to create a hyper-connected house.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/3127611/hardware/why-google-cant-truly-compete-against-apple-without-retail-stores.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>

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