August has turned out to be quite a pivotal month for Google in terms of its consumer electronics arm. The previous week saw the debut of the eagerly awaited new Nest Thermostat and the Google TV Streamer, which is set to replace the Chromecast range that’s been around for over a decade. At today’s Made by Google 2024 event, the tech behemoth is all set to unveil a series of novel smartphones within its Pixel lineup.
Historically, the Made by Google events have taken place on the East Coast during October. This iteration, however, is scheduled at the company’s Mountain View headquarters, starting at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET on August 13.
To catch the unveiling live, Google’s official livestream is the most direct option, conveniently provided below.
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The announcements are not just limited to new gadgets for the home and enhancements to Google Assistant, which will continue to be available on Home and Nest devices in spite of Gemini rising in prominence. The spotlight is also on two fresh mobile offerings: the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Fold. These launches reaffirm the company’s focus on generative AI technology, underscored by the promotional line, “A (foldable) phone built for the Gemini era.”
The event is also expected to showcase more of Android 15. This new version of the operating system is anticipated to be introduced on the Pixel 9 devices, paired with an updated proprietary processor. Moreover, there’s speculation about the upcoming release of the latest versions of the Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds Pro.
This article was initially published on August 7 and has since been updated to include Google’s latest announcements.
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