Google’s iPhone retort: More cameras and AI in new Pixel phones

Google on Tuesday showed how it will attempt to get its high-end Pixel phones out of their rut: A combination of familiar Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. technology, the addition of juggernaut carrier AT&T Inc. and cutting-edge camera and digital-assistant features that showcase the company’s lead in artificial intelligence.

The new models — the 5.7-inch Pixel 4 and 6.3-inch Pixel 4 XL — have redesigned cases with a new camera bump and an additional lens alongside a much-improved display with smoother animations and facial recognition to replace yesteryear’s fingerprint sensor. Google also increased the memory to 6GB, addressing a pervasive complaint about overly frugal specs on last year’s devices.