Google‘s subsequent massive {hardware} occasion is quick approaching, with Made by Google 2024 scheduled to kick off on Aug. 13. It is an earlier date than standard for this annual occasion, which normally takes place in October.
This does not mechanically imply there’s some thrilling information that the tech big simply could not wait to share. Google could be making an attempt to get its new Pixel telephones out forward of Apple‘s anticipated iPhone 16 launch in September. However regardless of the purpose, it appears to be like like we’ll get our arms on Google’s subsequent gadgets earlier than initially anticipated.
Here is what to anticipate from Made by Google 2024.
What’s Made by Google?
Made by Google is an annual occasion unveiling Google’s newest devices, with the first focus usually going to the subsequent era of Pixel telephones. They are not the one gadgets on the agenda although, with previous Made by Google occasions additionally that includes Google’s Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds.
This 12 months the in-person occasion will happen at Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, although it has beforehand been held in New York and Brooklyn.
What can we count on at Made by Google 2024?
Google has already dropped a number of hints relating to what we will count on at its August occasion, teasing its upcoming gadgets throughout social media.
Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Professional
August’s Made by Google occasion is about to unveil the subsequent era of Pixel telephones, together with the Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Professional. As is custom, quite a bit about these telephones has already been leaked, and rumours concerning the lineup abound.
Google seems to be altering up its {hardware} design with the Pixel 9, eschewing the Pixel 8 collection’ rounded edges in favour of a flatter really feel. The Pixel 8’s rectangular again digicam strip additionally appears to be out, changed with a rounder, pill-shaped design.
The Pixel 9 collection will after all get a spec increase to go along with its new look, with reviews of upper megapixel cameras and quicker Tensor G4 chips throughout all fashions. The Pixel 9 Professional will reportedly have a 4GB RAM enhance from the Pixel 8 Professional as nicely, providing 16GB of RAM to extra easily run Google’s AI chatbot Gemini.
It is doubtless there will probably be appreciable give attention to the Pixel 9 collection’ AI and Gemini performance. Even Google’s official Pixel 9 Professional and Professional 9 Fold teaser movies targeted extra on Gemini than the telephones themselves, like a guardian who makes their kid’s celebration all about mentioned child’s youthful sibling. Whereas Made by Google is in the beginning a {hardware} occasion, AI is at the moment the undisputed darling of the tech trade, so it is not shocking that it will get a glance in.
Google Pixel 9 Professional XL
We all know for sure that the Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Professional are coming. If rumours are to be believed, they may very nicely be joined by a Pixel 9 Professional XL.
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The final XL variation in Google’s Pixel collection was the Pixel 4 XL again in 2019, which provided elevated display dimension and battery life over the Pixel 4. As such, it would not be shocking if the rumoured Pixel 9 Professional XL provided an identical bump over the Pixel 9 Professional.
Even so, early leaks recommend the Pixel 9 Professional XL is even smaller than the Pixel 8, sporting a 6.5-inch display in comparison with the latter’s 6.7 inches. If true, this might imply the Pixel 9 Professional is smaller nonetheless. We’ll simply have to attend till Aug. 13 to seek out out for certain.
Google Pixel 9 Professional Fold
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Google launched its first foldable smartphone at final 12 months’s Google I/O occasion, introducing the world to the Google Pixel Fold. This 12 months the tech big will observe it up with the Google Pixel 9 Professional Fold.
That is one other announcement that we all know for sure is occurring, with Google having already posted a teaser video saying as a lot. The Pixel 9 Professional Fold seems slimmer than Google’s first era foldable, with a squarer again digicam module changing its predecessor’s rectangular strip. As standard, we will doubtless count on upgraded specs as nicely.
Google Pixel Watch 3 (and Pixel Watch 3 XL)
Although Google’s Pixel 9 telephones are undoubtedly the diamonds of this Google season, they doubtless will not be attending this social gathering alone. Leaks recommend that Made by Google will launch the Google Pixel Watch 3, accessible in each 41- and 45-millimetre sizes. Compared, final 12 months’s Pixel Watch 2 solely is available in a 41-millimetre dimension.
Some older reviews recommend that the Pixel Watch 3’s 45-millimetre variant will really be referred to as the Pixel Watch 3 XL, although the identify’s absence in newer leaks have forged some doubt on precisely how Google will title these gadgets.
The Pixel Watch 3 will reportedly have thinner bezels permitting for a bigger display, whereas mentioned display may even be twice as shiny because the earlier mannequin. Google’s newest watch might also introduce a brand new battery saver mode, stretching the Pixel Watch 3’s cost to final 36 hours. The system’s customary battery life with its always-on show is outwardly nonetheless 24 hours, the identical because the Pixel Watch 2.
Google Pixel Buds Professional 2
Google might also carry out the subsequent era of its wi-fi earbuds this August. Whereas particulars concerning the rumoured Google Pixel Buds Professional 2 stay scant, leaks recommend that the earbuds will are available in not less than 4 totally different colors: pink, pale inexperienced, ivory, and gray (although they’re going to doubtless get extra fanciful names).
The Pixel Buds Professional 2 case will reportedly be barely bulkier than the Professional, whereas the Buds themselves appear to have bigger grills. Google additionally seems to have introduced again the Pixel Buds’ stabiliser arcs, that are supposed to assist maintain the earphones in your ear.
Google TV Streamer
New smartphones, new earphones, and a brand new watch could be quite a bit, however Google might not be stopping there. Made by Google might also introduce a observe as much as 2020’s Chromecast with Google TV referred to as the Google TV Streamer.
Leaks recommend that the Google TV Streamer has deserted its predecessor’s dongle type issue, choosing {hardware} designed to take a seat on a desk or leisure unit. The huge, pill-shaped system’s slanted floor makes it look just like a magnetic telephone charger.
The Google TV Streamer could have HDMI, Ethernet, and USB ports, whereas its distant can have a customisable shortcut button in addition to ones for YouTube and Netflix.
Android 15, perhaps?
Made by Google could also be a {hardware} occasion, however {hardware} is nothing with out software program. Many have been anticipating Google to launch Android 15 this August, bringing with it new options equivalent to Theft Detection, a locked area to cover apps, and the power so as to add images to your Google Pockets.
Nevertheless, current reviews declare that the Pixel 9 collection will probably be launched on Android 14 slightly than 15, casting doubt on whether or not Google’s OS system is able to debut. Android 15 is at the moment in its fourth and ultimate scheduled beta, with the subsequent replace anticipated to be its official launch.
Although even when Android 15 would not present up on Aug. 13, it is doubtless it’ll seem inside the subsequent few months.
How do I watch Made by Google 2024?
Made by Google will kick off on Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. EST. Fortuitously for these of us unable to make it to California, the occasion will probably be livestreamed on the Made by Google YouTube channel.