https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/04/this-is-the-google-pixel-2-arriving-october-17-for-649/ >They say sequels are never quite as good as the original, but after releasing one of 2017’s best phones, Google’s hoping lighting will strike a second time with the Pixel 2. The company is teaming up with HTC once again — the runaway success of last year’s Pixel was clearly a driving force in its decision to buy the company’s mobile division earlier this year. >The Pixel 2 doesn’t stray too far from last year’s roots, design-wise. Last year, the companies managed to produce a nice looking, but distinct piece of hardware — an increasing rarity in the me-too world of smartphones.