Google slips subtle advert for Pixel 2 onto home page
'Ask more of your phone. 4 Oct', the message reads
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Your support makes all the difference.Google has added an advert for its own phone to its desktop home page.
A linked message has started appearing beneath the search bar, directing people to the company’s new Made By Google marketing site.
The message reads, “Ask more of your phone. 4 Oct.”
The company earlier this week revealed that it will hold a launch event on 4 October, where it looks set to unveil two new flagship smartphones.
The Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2, built by HTC and LG respectively, are expected to be among the most powerful and feature-rich handsets on the market when they come out.
However, they'll face serious competition from the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8 and iPhone 8, all three of which will already be on the market by the time Google reveals its phones.
Still though, advertising its own wares on the iconic Google home page is an unexpected move.
The message and link also appear when you open a new tab.
A video teaser released by the company suggests that the new generation of Pixels will focus on improving battery life, storage, camera quality and durability.
Last year's handsets were widely praised for their performance and camera capabilities, but attracted criticism for their rather dull design.
Both new phones will come pre-loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo, which was announced last month and has just started rolling out to users.
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