Google‘s subsequent huge {hardware} occasion is quick approaching, with Made by Google 2024 scheduled to kick off on Aug. 13. It is an earlier date than normal for this annual occasion, which normally takes place in October.
This does not mechanically imply there’s some thrilling information that the tech large simply could not wait to share. Google could be attempting to get its new Pixel telephones out forward of Apple‘s anticipated iPhone 16 launch in September. However regardless of the motive, it seems like we’ll get our palms on Google’s subsequent units before initially anticipated.
This 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 sometimes going to the subsequent era of Pixel telephones. They are not the one units on the agenda although, with previous Made by Google occasions additionally that includes Google’s Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds.
This yr 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 anticipate at Made by Google 2024?
Google has already dropped a number of hints relating to what we will anticipate at its August occasion, teasing its upcoming units throughout social media.
Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Professional
August’s Made by Google occasion is ready to unveil the subsequent era of Pixel telephones, together with the Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Professional. As is custom, lots 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 improve from the Pixel 8 Professional as effectively, providing 16GB of RAM to extra easily run Google’s AI chatbot Gemini.
It is seemingly there might be appreciable deal with 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 party all about mentioned child’s youthful sibling. Whereas Made by Google is at the start a {hardware} occasion, AI is at present the undisputed darling of the tech business, so it is not shocking that it might 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 might very effectively 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 supplied elevated display screen measurement and battery life over the Pixel 4. As such, it would not be shocking if the rumoured Pixel 9 Professional XL supplied an identical bump over the Pixel 9 Professional.
Even so, early leaks counsel the Pixel 9 Professional XL is even smaller than the Pixel 8, sporting a 6.5-inch display screen 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 yr’s Google I/O occasion, introducing the world to the Google Pixel Fold. This yr the tech large will observe it up with the Google Pixel 9 Professional Fold.
That is one other announcement that we all know for sure is going on, 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 normal, we will seemingly anticipate upgraded specs as effectively.
Google Pixel Watch 3 (and Pixel Watch 3 XL)
Although Google’s Pixel 9 telephones are undoubtedly the diamonds of this Google season, they seemingly will not be attending this celebration alone. Leaks counsel that Made by Google will launch the Google Pixel Watch 3, accessible in each 41- and 45-millimetre sizes. As compared, final yr’s Pixel Watch 2 solely is available in a 41-millimetre measurement.
Some older reviews counsel 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 solid some doubt on precisely how Google will title these units.
The Pixel Watch 3 will reportedly have thinner bezels permitting for a bigger display screen, whereas mentioned display screen can even be twice as brilliant 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 gadget’s commonplace battery life with its always-on show is seemingly nonetheless 24 hours, the identical because the Pixel Watch 2.
Google Pixel Buds Professional 2
Google might also deliver out the subsequent era of its wi-fi earbuds this August. Whereas particulars concerning the rumoured Google Pixel Buds Professional 2 stay scant, leaks counsel that the earbuds will are available in not less than 4 completely different colors: pink, pale inexperienced, ivory, and gray (although they’re going to seemingly 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 hold the earphones in your ear.
Google TV Streamer
New smartphones, new earphones, and a brand new watch could be lots, however Google will 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 counsel that the Google TV Streamer has deserted its predecessor’s dongle type issue, choosing {hardware} designed to sit down on a desk or leisure unit. The broad, pill-shaped gadget’s slanted floor makes it look much like a magnetic cellphone 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, possibly?
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 similar to Theft Detection, a locked house to cover apps, and the flexibility so as to add pictures to your Google Pockets.
Nevertheless, latest reviews declare that the Pixel 9 collection might be launched on Android 14 somewhat than 15, casting doubt on whether or not Google’s OS system is able to debut. Android 15 is at present in its fourth and closing scheduled beta, with the subsequent replace anticipated to be its official launch.
Although even when Android 15 does not present up on Aug. 13, it is seemingly it’s going to seem throughout 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 might be livestreamed on the Made by Google YouTube channel.
