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		herpderperator on Oct 9, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: New Google Pixel 3, Pixel Slate, and Home Hub In this case it's a simple reason: there are stereo speakers, which means there has to be a speaker at the bottom. That stops the screen from going all the way to the bottom edge.

bufferoverflow on Oct 9, 2018 [–]

There's technology to make the sound with the screen. Vivo Apex did it:

https://www.whathifi.com/news/vivos-apex-concept-smartphone-...

https://mashable.com/2017/02/28/redux-phone-screen-speaker/

what_ever on Oct 9, 2018 | [–]

And it's not supposed to be as good as actual speakers?

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