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Made by Google event – live: What to expect, how to watch and more

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The tech giant is expected to announce a slew of new products at its annual hardware event (The Independent)

There are just a few hours to go until Google hosts its annual Made by Google event today at its headquarters in Mountain View, California, but thanks to a steady flow of leaks we already have a clear idea of what the tech giant is about to announce when it takes to the stage this evening.

We know that Google is set to fully reveal the new Pixel 9 range, which this year will include a folding phone. The newest flagship has been thoroughly leaked online, with everything from images, specs, release date, colourways and pricing available for all to see.

Google got ahead of the leaks by officially announcing that it would unveil the Pixel 9 today (13 August), to save us from having to make pretend shocked faces when the phone shows up on stage. But the company could have some other surprise announcements up its sleeve. There are rumours of a new pair of Pixel buds pro earbuds, an updated Pixel Watch 3, and an expansion of the functionality of Google’s Gemini AI assistant.

As Google gears up for its annual event, we’ll be rounding up everything we expect Google to unveil at the event, plus where you can watch it live.

New Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 could be unveiled

(Google)

While there have been no official teasers or announcements on this front, there are rumours Google will announce a next-generation pair of the Pixel Buds Pro alongside the Pixel 9 series on 13 August.

Leaked images of a reportedly now-deleted product page show a similar egg-shaped charging case and in-ear bud design. Like the original Pixel Buds Pro, the wireless earbuds are reported to arrive in a range of vibrant colours: codenamed raspberry, mojito, porcelain and haze.

Alex Lee13 August 2024 14:53

The Pixel Watch 3 could launch today

The Pixel Watch 2
The Pixel Watch 2 (Pixel Watch 2)

Google hasn’t officially mentioned the Pixel Watch 3 but alleged renders of the new wearable have appeared in leaked images online.

If the leaks turn out to be accurate, the Pixel Watch 3 will come in two sizes for the first time: 41mm and 45mm. Both sizes will feature a brighter 2,000 nits display, high-resolution, thinner bezels, longer-lasting 24-hour battery life and faster charging.

A leaked specs sheet also mentions “advanced running metrics” on the Pixel Watch 3, suggesting that we could see some improvements to workout tracking.

Alex Lee13 August 2024 13:54

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold details

Google launched its first-ever folding phone last year (called the Pixel Fold). While it had some rough edges – to be expected in a first-generation device – the Pixel Fold made it into our list of the best folding phones in 2024.

This year the phone has been rebranded the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and will launch alongside the Pixel 9 range. That means it should run on the Tensor G4 chipset, giving it a big performance boost over the original Pixel Fold. Rumours suggest the main display will be 8in while the cover screen will measure 6.3in.

Alex Lee13 August 2024 12:54

What’s new with the Google Pixel 9?

Confirmed to make its debut at Made by Google, the Pixel 9 will be the newest phone in Google’s series of flagship Android devices.

This year’s Pixel is getting a big redesign. Gone is the full-width camera bar, replaced by a more traditional camera island. The pill-shaped lens array is almost as wide as the phone and comprises a wide and ultrawide camera. Like last year’s phones, the Pro model includes a telephoto camera for long-distance shooting.

Leaked details suggest that Google will launch a smaller version of the Pixel 9 Pro this year, squeezing all of the features and functionality of the more advanced Pixel into a phone the size of the entry-level Pixel 9.

As you might expect, the Pixel 9 range will be the first to run on Google’s newest Tensor G4 processor. We have a full round-up of the Pixel 9 rumours if you want to know more.

Alex Lee13 August 2024 12:00

How to watch the Made by Google ‘24 event

The Made by Google event takes place today on Tuesday, 13 August at Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, California. The keynote presentation and product announcement kicks off at 10am Pacific Time. That’s 6pm in the UK.

Alex Lee13 August 2024 11:33

Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch and more set to be unveiled

In seven hours, Google will take to the stage at its headquarters in California to show off some shiny new products, and we’ll be right there, ready to go hands-on with every new device.

What do we expect to see? Firstly, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are already confirmed to be making an appearance at the event, but beyond that, the rumours suggest we could see a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, as well as a Google Pixel Watch 3 and a new pair of Google Pixel Buds 2 Pro. We’ll be breaking down the latest rumours about the upcoming devices ahead of the event, so stay tuned.

Alex Lee13 August 2024 10:55

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