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Google Reportedly Working on High End Smart Speaker Variant Called 'Home Max'

Google Reportedly Working on High-End Smart Speaker Variant Called 'Home Max'

By Ketan Pratap | Updated: 28 September 2017 17:42 IST

Highlights

Google Home "Max" smart speaker said to be in works
The speaker should support Google Assistant
No word on the launch of Google Home Max

Google is said to be working on a high-end version of Home speaker with stereo sound. A report citing two sources familiar with the project claim that the new smart speaker is internally called Google Home "Max".

Unfortunately, there's no word on the design or features we can expect on the new "Max" speaker. It is expected to come with a single tweeter with dual mid-range drivers. As for looks, the report says that the new "Max" speakers are said to be premium in both design and build material. A source, however, said that the Google Home "Max" is a "tentative name."

The report also adds that the alleged smart speaker made an appearance at Google's closed door meet where other unannounced products were also showcased. The report, however, says that there's no surety whether the "Max" smart speaker will be unveiled alongside other products on October 4 event.

The move can be seen as Google's attempt to expand reach of its Google Assistant to different form factors or new products. Previous leaks have already suggested that Google is working on small-sized smart speaker likely to be called Google Home Mini. It is said to be priced at $49 (roughly Rs. 3,200) by the company.

Google is all set to unveil second-generation Pixel smartphones at an event next week. Based on preliminary leaks, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones should run on Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box, and be powered by Snapdragon 835 processor. Other specifications expected include IP67 dust and water resistance rating and camera improvements. Apart from new Pixel smartphones, Google is also likely to launch new Chromebook - Pixelbook, mini variant of its Home smart speaker, and the next generation of Daydream VR headsets.

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Further reading: Android, Google, Google Home Mini, Google Pixelbook, Home Entertainment, Google Home Max

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Ketan Pratap is the editor at Gadgets 360 - with over 12 years of experience covering the technology domain. With a breadth and depth of knowledge in the field, he's done extensive work across news, features, reviews, and opinion pieces. But what's truly inspiring about Ketan is how he spends his free time. He's often found gazing at snow-capped mountains from over 20,000 feet while sitting on the hood of his car, taking in the breathtaking beauty of nature. His passion for the great ...More