What’s new in Google’s Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones

NEW YORK — The world of smartphones is still mostly ruled by two names: Apple and Samsung. It’s been that way for years. And yet, Google is still trying to bust up the status quo.

Alongside its first Pixel smartwatch and a new tablet that transforms into a smart home speaker, the company unveiled its $599 Pixel 7 and $899 Pixel 7 Pro smartphones in New York on Thursday. Like most phones introduced this year, these new Pixels come with some unsurprising upgrades — think brighter screens…