During Alphabet’s earnings calls, Sundar Pichai, the company’s CEO, said that the Pixel 6 is the ‘fastest-selling Pixel ever’ and that there will be hardware and Android announcements I/O 2022.
Pixel 6 is a huge step forward for the Pixel portfolio. And it’s been great to see the response from Pixel users. It’s the fastest selling Pixel ever. And we are building broad consumer awareness of the brand and making good progress. I’m excited about the products we have coming and look forward to sharing more at Google I/O.
Further, the company plans to show off new Android features and services at I/O. Considering Google released Android 13 Beta 1 today without very many exciting features for users, it makes sense that the company plans to show off more at its I/O event on Ma
We’re expecting to see the Pixel 6a and the Pixel Watch at the May 11th Google I/O event.
Later this year, the YouTube app for television will improve smartphone control navigation and interactive features that will let people comment and share the videos they are watching on the TV screen.
Earnings-wise, Alphabet’s Q1 revenue is up 23 percent from 55.3 billion in Q1 2021, with an operating income of 20.09 billion and a net income of 16.44 billion for this quarter, down from 17.93 year-over-year (yoy). Further, in Q1 2022, YouTube ad revenue was 6.87 billion vs $6 billion yoy. Google’s other revenues, including its devices, Play Store and YouTube non-advertising revenue, reported $6.82 billion compared to $6.49 billion yoy.
Source: 9to5Google