Google’s huge Pixel launch occasion has been constantly held in October for some time now, however the firm has switched issues up in 2024.
Transferring to August means Google’s new flagship telephones arrive earlier than Apple’s iPhone 16 vary, which can have been an important issue. And with new foldables and wearables additionally on the agenda, plus key software program information, there’s lots of information to speak about.
On this article, we’ll run by means of every part Google introduced at its Made by Google {hardware} launch occasion on 13 August.
Pixel 9
Like all of the Pixel 9 telephones, the brand new common mannequin will get a refined redesign. The Pixel 8’s rear digital camera visor is gone, changed by a extra conventional module with rounded corners.
Swapping the shiny glass again for matt ought to scale back fingerprint smudges, whereas Google claims sturdiness is now twice nearly as good.
Different key upgrades embrace a transfer to Google’s Tensor G4 chipset, which guarantees vital efficiency enhancements, plus an improved ultrawide digital camera, which matches from 12Mp to 48Mp. There’s nonetheless no telephoto lens, although.
Google claims the marginally bigger 4700mAh battery (up from 4575mAh) will get you 24+ hours of battery life, whereas wired charging speeds have elevated from 27W to 45W (charger nonetheless bought individually).
The show is barely larger at 6.3-inches, although it’s nonetheless an OLED and retains the utmost 120Hz refresh charge.
All of the Pixel 9 telephones will run Android 14 out of the field, however they’ll be first in line for Android 15 when it arrives subsequent yr, plus OS and safety updates for seven years.
New Pixel-exclusive AI options embrace an ‘Add Me’ device for group pictures and ‘Pixel Studio’ for picture era, plus a brand new Pixel Screenshots app for making sense of (you guessed it) screenshots. Hundreds extra performance is obtainable with a Gemini Superior subscription, which all Pixel 9 customers get a yr of at no cost (often £18.99/$19.99 monthly).
The common Pixel 9 begins at £799/$799. It’s out there to pre-order now, forward of launch on 22 August.
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Pixel 9 Professional and Professional XL
For the primary time, Google has two variations of its Professional cellphone in 2024. Alongside a direct successor to the Pixel 8 Professional, we even have a brand-new XL mannequin.
When it comes to dimension, the 9 Professional XL has extra in frequent with the 8 Professional, with a big 6.8-inch display screen versus 6.3-inches on the 9 Professional. Each are excessive decision OLEDs, with LTPO tech permitting them to routinely modify between 1-120Hz refresh charges.
The one different distinction between the 2 is battery capability – the Professional XL has a 5060mAh cell, versus the 4700mAh one on the common Professional. Curiously, Google says the XL will cost barely quicker (as much as 70% in half-hour as a substitute of 55%), regardless of each telephones supporting 45W speeds.
Different belongings you don’t get on the common Pixel 9 are the upgraded 42Mp selfie digital camera, 48Mp 5x telephoto lens (already out there on Pixel 8 Professional) and 16GB of RAM as a substitute of 12GB.
Colors additionally fluctuate barely between the fashions, however every part else is an identical throughout all three. That features the brand new design, Tensor G4 chipset, 50Mp most important digital camera and 48Mp ultrawide.
You additionally get Android 14 with seven years of updates, plus the complete vary of AI options and a yr of Gemini Superior.
The Pixel 9 Professional begins at £999/$999, whilst you’ll pay no less than £1,099/$1,099 for the 9 Professional XL. They’re additionally out there to pre-order now, forward of launch on 22 August.
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Pixel 9 Professional Fold
Google’s second era of foldable has been rebranded as a part of the Pixel 9 household, but it surely’s very a lot a successor to the unique Pixel Fold.
It’s taller, thinner design is extra in line with different book-style gadgets, whereas the 8-inch inside show is bigger than all rivals. It’ll be fascinating to see what number of apps are optimised for that panel, although Google has already revealed a number of video games.
In the meantime, the 6.3-inch cowl show matches the Pixel 9 and 9 Professional. The larger screens imply the next decision, although each panels are nonetheless 120Hz OLEDs.
Elsewhere, the 9 Professional Fold joins the opposite Pixel 9 gadgets with Google’s Tensor G4 chipset, which is joined right here by 16GB of RAM. However surprisingly, the 4650mAh battery is smaller than the 4821mAh one on the unique Pixel Fold. You do get the upgraded 45W charging, although.
When it comes to cameras, you get the identical 48Mp most important, 10.5Mp ultrawide and 10.8Mp 5x telephoto as the unique Fold, although the 2 front-facing lenses have each been upgraded to 10Mp.
The Pixel 9 Professional Fold will get virtually the very same Android 14 software program, albeit with a number of particular foldable tweaks. They embrace a function referred to as ‘Made You Look’, which helps preserve children centered on the digital camera if you’re attempting to take an image of them.
The Pixel 9 Professional Fold begins at £1,749. Pre-orders are additionally dwell now, but it surely received’t be out there till 4 September.
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Pixel Watch 3
As anticipated, the Pixel Watch 3 has arrived alongside the Pixel 9 smartphones, though it doesn’t go on sale till 10 September. It begins at £349/$349.99.
The massive information this yr is that Google has lastly listened to followers and media and created the smartwatch in two totally different sizes. You continue to get the standard 41mm however there’s additionally a bigger 45mm possibility as effectively.
With extra space for a show and 16% smaller bezels you get a 40% larger display screen in comparison with the Pixel Watch 2 leading to “richer and extra glanceable info” in keeping with Google.
As you’ll be able to see beneath, the bigger mannequin with the identical watch face can match further info across the edge.
This new Actua show on each fashions is twice the brightness as its predecessor at 2000 nits and likewise has a dynamic refresh charge, capable of scale from 60- all the way down to 1Hz.
Every dimension has an unique colourway so the 45mm is the one one to return in Polished Hazel Aluminium, and the 41mm mannequin is available in Champagne Gold Aluminium.
Different specs embrace Put on OS 5, a Qualcomm SW5100 chipset and IP68/10ATM waterproofing.
Google has additionally introduced the Pixel Watch 3 is the primary smartwatch to function a doubtlessly life-saving function referred to as Lack of Pulse Detection.
Be taught extra concerning the Pixel Watch 3.
Pixel Buds Professional 2
The Pixel Buds Professional 2 are right here and, with tweaks and refinements in varied areas, wish to be your subsequent pair of wi-fi earbuds.
The design (now together with a Peony colourway) is 27% smaller making the earbuds lighter and extra comfy. A ‘twist-to-adjust stabiliser’ means you’ll be able to select between a safer place when doing sport and the like, or a extra comfy place for all-day use.
Google says the Tensor A1 (the primary Tensor chip in a pair of earbuds) is constructed for audio processing. For instance, the brand new Lively Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 2.0 can cancel noise as much as twice as a lot because the Pixel Buds Professional by adapting to your atmosphere as much as 3 million occasions per second.
Different specs and options embrace 11mm drivers, an upgraded acoustic structure, Clear Calling, Dialog Detection, Discover My Gadget community and Google Gemini. You’ll be able to stand up to eight hours of battery life with ANC on.
Google says with Gemini Dwell “It’s like having a sidekick proper in your pocket, one that may chat with you about new concepts or follow for an essential dialog.”
The Pixel Buds Professional 2 can be found to pre-order beginning immediately at £219/$229 and go on sale 26 September.
Be aware that Google didn’t launch the Pixel Pill 2 so the way in which for a second-generation Android pill goes on.