Google hit a home run with its first-ever phone, the Pixel, this year.
Although there haven't been
any reports on what Google is planning for 2017's Pixel phone, the company's hardware ambitions are just getting started. It's more than reasonable to expect another great Pixel phone from Google in the fall of 2017.
A new laptop from Google running a special version of Android
A new laptop from Google running a special version of Android
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Google is planning a major overhaul of its Chrome and Android operating systems to work on many more devices.
The so-called Andromeda OS will also power a new kind of laptop built by Google, according to Android Police.
The computer is expected to launch in the fall of 2017 and show off Google's vision for the future of Chromebooks. The laptop is said to work as both a tablet and traditional laptop and have a lot of power under the hood.
A smartwatch made by Google
A smartwatch made by Google
Android Wear
Google delayed its big software update for Android Wear watches until 2017, and the company is expected to launch its own watch as well, according to Android Police.
The circular smartwatches will be Google's opportunity to inject new interest into its wearable computers, a category that's been dominated by the Apple Watch so far.
A new version of Microsoft's Surface Pro
A new version of Microsoft's Surface Pro
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We didn't get a new Surface Pro in 2016 — that's the first calendar year with no refresh since the Surface Pro debuted. We'll be overdue for an update in 2017, so it's pretty reasonable to expect one from Microsoft.
Microsoft Surface Book 2
Microsoft Surface Book 2
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Microsoft's first-ever laptop, the Surface Book, should be due for an update in 2017, too. The computer got a bit faster and more powerful this year, but it'll be interesting to see if Microsoft can push its capabilities even further in 2017.
New virtual reality headsets that work with Windows 10
New virtual reality headsets that work with Windows 10
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A new, free update coming to Windows 10 early next year will let just about anyone use a VR headset with their PC.
The headsets will start at just $299 and come from a variety of companies like Dell, Asus, and Lenovo. That's much cheaper than other headsets like the Oculus Rift, which starts at $599.
New form factors from Fitbit.
New form factors from Fitbit.
Fitbit
Fitbit launches new fitness trackers every year, but 2017 could have a twist. The company said recently that it's exploring new form factors for its products.
What does that mean? It's unclear, but it sounds like we may see Fitbit expand beyond fitness trackers you wear on your wrist.
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch
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March 2017 is going to be a big month for Nintendo fans.
That's when the iconic video game company will release the Nintendo Switch, its new gaming console that works on televisions and doubles as a portable system. Nintendo announced the Switch in a three-minute video this fall, but we won't learn final details like pricing and launch titles until January 12, 2017.
Xbox Project Scorpio
Xbox Project Scorpio
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Microsoft is going to supercharge the Xbox.
The company is currently working on Project Scorpio, a more powerful version of the Xbox One designed for 4K TVs and potentially virtual reality headsets like the Oculus Rift.
The console will be aimed at gamers who value performance over everything else. It's expected to launch in the fall of 2017.
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