It’s almost time for the tech world to stop what it’s doing and pay attention to how a major company shows off its latest hardware. Now it’s Google’s turn. Thanks to a series of leaks and Google’s own teasers, we already have a pretty good idea of what the company has planned for its Made by Google hardware event. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 13 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
First up, we’ll get the official unveiling of the Pixel 9 lineup. This includes what the company is calling the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which is admittedly more complicated to pronounce than “Pixel Fold 2.” Additionally, Google will surely reveal more details about Android 15 and the public launch of the operating system. Expect to hear the word “Gemini” a lot, too, as Google is likely to focus on ai-powered features in the new phones. Some accessories could be in store in the form of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and a new Pixel Watch (or two).
Here's how to watch the launch of the Pixel 9 phones and other Google devices at the Made by Google event. Engadget will also be live-streaming it (look for the link here on Tuesday morning).
In the meantime, here's what we know for sure Google will show at the event and everything else we hope to learn at Made by Google:
Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL
As usual, Made by Google's main event will be the Pixel 9 line. Google has confirmed (as if it was ever in doubt) that it will show off new smartphones at the event, but it's expected to have three traditional models this year instead of two.
The Pixel 9 and 9 Pro will be direct successors to the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. Leaks and rumors suggest that Google will also add a Pixel 9 Pro XL to the lineup, featuring a larger display than the other two models. News from Youtuber Andro He claims to have gotten his hands on an engineering sample of the larger phone, which has flat edges, polished metal on the sides and textured matte glass on the back. However, the phone is not turned on in the video.
The Pixel 9 Pro is expected to have more advanced specs than the Pixel 9, but with the same screen size. Meanwhile, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is expected to have almost the same specs as the 9 Pro, but in a larger phone. Tom's Guide, The displays on the 9 and 9 Pro will measure around 6.3 inches, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL could have a massive 6.9-inch display.
All three phones are expected to have a redesigned camera module. This large camera bar (which Google has confirmed for at least the Pixel 9 Pro) appears to stick out quite a bit from the main body. Unless you choose a proper case, it's likely to get caught in your pocket more often than you'd like. The Pixel 9 is It is believed that he has 50MP wide and 48MP ultra-wide lenses in its camera array.
Google is likely to employ a new chipset this year, which will likely be called the Tensor G4. Leaks have also suggested that the base Pixel 9 will come with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The two larger phones are expected to max out at 512GB of storage. Another expected addition this year is the introduction of emergency satellite messaging, a feature Apple has supported on the past two generations of iPhones.
Pixel 9 Pro foldable
Google is hoping consumers will find the design of its latest foldable phone more elegant than its name. “Pixel 9 Pro Fold” doesn’t sound as nice as “Pixel Fold 2.” However, the change makes sense if Google is looking to more clearly position the foldable as a premium product with the inclusion of “Pro” in the name. If the foldable has the same chipset as the rest of the Pixel 9 line, the name change makes even more sense.
It’s not uncommon for phone makers to opt for a major redesign on their second (or even third) attempt at a new form factor as they learn more about what works and what doesn’t. Like its more rigid siblings, the 9 Pro Fold also has a noticeable camera bump, though it positions the lenses vertically. Leaked images from a regulator in Taiwan indicate that the selfie camera has been moved to the inner display to support a wider field of view. It appears that Google has shrunk the fold this time around, too.
Android 15 and Gemini
As always, Google has been gradually announcing Android 15 features over the past few months, largely to help developers update their apps ahead of the OS's public release. Along with security measures like theft detection blocking and fraud prevention on Google Play, it should come as no surprise that Google is incorporating ai more tightly into the fabric of its mobile operating system.
He Teasers made by Google They've made it very clear that the company is putting a lot of focus on ai features in its new devices, such as the ability to compose a letter or email based on a prompt. Google confirmed at I/O that Gemini will be more deeply integrated into Android 15 (which could perhaps mean the demise of Google Assistant) and will have better contextual awareness of what you're doing. For example, you'll be able to ask the chatbot questions about a YouTube video you're watching and it should be able to answer them. You could think of it as a modern, interactive version of Pop-up video.
We should find out the Android 15 release date (at least for supported Pixel devices) at the event. It will be around the same time that Google starts shipping the new Pixel line, likely in late August.
Pixel 3 watch
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Thank goodness Google doesn't build ships considering the amount of leaks it has to deal with. A couple of weeks before Made by Google, Android Headlines got their hands on the specs of the Pixel Watch 3, which is expected to be available in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm.
The Pixel Watch 3 will likely have an Actua display capable of delivering up to 2,000 nits of brightness — that’s twice as bright as the previous model’s AMOLED display. According to the leak, Google claims that a battery-saving mode extends the time between charges to up to 36 hours, though you’ll get up to 24 hours of standard use from the wearable when the always-on display is enabled. The smaller model is also expected to offer 20 percent faster charging compared to the previous model.
Google was expected to call the larger model the Pixel Watch 3 XL. However, that is no longer expected to be the case, according to Android HeadlinesEach variant will have its size indicated in parentheses to differentiate them, the publication says.
Pixel Buds Pro 2
It's been two years since Google launched the Pixel Buds Pro, so it's time for an update. Rumors suggest the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will debut at Made By Google. unofficial representations New designs have surfaced indicating that alongside the existing Charcoal and Porcelain colors, there will be Aloe and Hot Pink variants to match various Pixel phone options. It looks like Google is also bringing back a version of the wingtip design from the original Pixel Buds.
It remains to be seen what Google has in store for the audio side of the Pixel Buds Pro 2, but at least we have an idea of the price. Rumors suggest The Pixel Buds Pro 2 will cost $229, $30 more than the base price of the current model.
Everything else
Honestly, that's all we're expecting to see at Made by Google. The company was expected to unveil the latest Nest smart thermostat and a new streaming device at the event, but Google revealed them a week before the main presentation.
The fourth-generation Nest smart thermostat has a 60 percent larger LCD screen than the previous model and the ability to customize dials. It will be available on August 20 in three colors: silver, black and gold. It costs $280 and comes with a wireless temperature sensor.
As for the Google TV Streamer, it’ll set you back $100 and be available next month. Though it’s twice as expensive as the Chromecast with the Google TV dongle, the company has upped the specs with a faster GPU, 4GB of RAM instead of 2GB, and four times as much storage at 32GB. It also supports HDR, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and spatial audio (via the Google Pixel Buds). Plus, the Google TV Streamer is designed to be a smart home hub. It supports Matter and has a Google Home dashboard through which you can control smart light bulbs and watch live video from connected doorbells and security cameras.
These are pretty compelling devices, so it seems a little odd that Google didn’t want to give them more of a spotlight and instead unveiled them at its splashy August 13 event. It stands to reason, then, that Google would want the event to focus primarily on smartphones, smartwatches, and headphones. That makes sense, as those are likely to be the most successful hardware categories for the company over the all-important holiday period. Still, there’s always room for at least one surprise (Stadia’s coming back, you wimps).
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