Droid Life

Watch Google’s “Launch Night In” Pixel 5 Event!

Google Pixel 5 Event Time

Written by

Kellen

in

The long-awaited Google “Launch Night In” event happens today, so prepare your wallets. We are expecting the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, Nest Audio, and Chromecast with Google TV to be put up for purchase immediately following the fun.

If you’d like to watch the event live as we wait for links to go live, you can do so below. Google’s event kicks off at 11AM Pacific (2PM Eastern).

Which devices are you planning to buy? You kind of have to go for the Pixel 5 in green, right? That new Chromecast also seems like a must cop. Do any of us need new smart speakers or do we have enough? What’s the point of the Pixel 4a 5G, again, outside of its price? So much to consider.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2HSJHOMDyk

Comments

68 responses to “Watch Google’s “Launch Night In” Pixel 5 Event!”

  1. Daniel Thomas Avatar
    Daniel Thomas

    I was going to splurge on the Pixel 5 and retire my Pixel 3, but I then realized the Adreno 630 GPU in the Pixel 3 performs much better than the 620 in the 5.

    I may wait another year.

    1. Justin Martin Avatar
      Justin Martin

      The whole phone is a downgrade.

      1. Daniel Thomas Avatar
        Daniel Thomas

        There are some things in the 5 that are an upgrade, like the battery, RAM, 90Hz refresh rate, Camera, etc. However, I enjoy playing games on my phone, and I think the downgrade in GPU will be noticeable.

  2. Nw_adventure Avatar
    Nw_adventure

    Ok waiting now on Best/Buy….

  3. MegaMan Avatar
    MegaMan

    Got my Sage 5 and blue Chromecast TV!

  4. KChristainsen Avatar
    KChristainsen

    i’m getting to old to understand this crap

    1. inklenotrump Avatar
      inklenotrump

      haha same

  5. Nw_adventure Avatar
    Nw_adventure

    yawn

  6. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    STOP SAYING HELLO GOOGLE! Your triggering all my speakers.

  7. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    I dont see any ads on that Android TV Homescreen.

  8. humidity Avatar
    humidity

    Google Nexus Player 2.0

  9. Pseu Do Nym Avatar
    Pseu Do Nym

    YouTube TV rap…. lol

  10. Jorge L Avatar
    Jorge L

    alright, here we go….
    wonder if they’ll surprise us with anything or if we’ve already seen it all thanks to all these leaks lately

  11. Synthguy Avatar
    Synthguy

    Was set to buy Pixel 5 until no XL version????! So my OG XL and 3 XL must carry the load for now. Google tv may find a new home instead.

    1. MegaMan Avatar
      MegaMan

      It’s the same size as the XLs

  12. toonz333 Avatar
    toonz333

    I’m undecided between Pixel 5 or One Plus 8T..

    1. MegaMan Avatar
      MegaMan

      I’m getting the Pixel 5, but the 8T is being announced during the return period of the 5. That gives me flexibility if the 8T is amazing. But the screen is gonna have issues and the camera isn’t going to be much better, so I’ll probably stick with the 5.

      1. toonz333 Avatar
        toonz333

        Why do you think the screen will have issues?

        1. MegaMan Avatar
          MegaMan

          Because the last 4 phones did. It’s why I didn’t buy the 8 pro

          1. Si2RS Avatar
            Si2RS

            I have actually had this weird screen flickering thing going on with my 7 Pro for a little while now. Wasn’t happening when I first got it, but it started a couple months ago.

  13. Tenvolt Avatar
    Tenvolt

    I am certainly ready for an upgrade, my Pixel 3 camera is doing some funky stuff and the USB port shot craps on me (twice!, google replaced it once). But if i have learned anything from new Pixel releases it is to wait for Black Friday and get $100 chopped off of whatever price they reveal today…

  14. David Duke Avatar
    David Duke

    Stand back. Stand by.
    1 hour to go!

  15. jimv1983 Avatar
    jimv1983

    You kind of have to go for the Pixel 5 in green, right?

    Maybe if it was a better green.

  16. Suicide__Note Avatar
    Suicide__Note

    I’ll stick with the Chromecast Ultras I already have on all my TVs. Nothing else Google’s showing is of enough nterest to warrant a purchase. ????????‍♂️

  17. jamisles02 Avatar
    jamisles02

    I have the Pixel OG XL, Pixel 3 XL & going to order the Pixel 5. Only difference is it will be a different carrier

  18. Johnny Westside Avatar
    Johnny Westside

    Im expecting to see Pixel 5 in green to be not available for 6 months. Seems to always happen with the good color options.

    1. Under the bridge downtown Avatar
      Under the bridge downtown

      You are in luck! This is not a good color option so you should only have to wait 2 months.

      1. knightracer Avatar
        knightracer

        Was anyone able to buy the orange Pixel 4?

        1. Suicide__Note Avatar
          Suicide__Note

          I bought one at launch, but returned it a week after I received it.

  19. Walt Avatar
    Walt

    I’m considering the P4a 5G because of it’s larger size. I hoped that Google would make larger phones (including a P5 XL) that had a 6.5″+ screen

  20. John Plunkett Avatar
    John Plunkett

    no headphhone jack no sale

  21. Steven Avatar
    Steven

    Launch Night In is in the middle of the day?

    1. Nw_adventure Avatar
      Nw_adventure

      Hard for google these days

    2. Suicide__Note Avatar
      Suicide__Note

      It’s always nighttime somewhere. ????

  22. Jeff Schroeder Avatar
    Jeff Schroeder

    Getting that Pixel 5 because my 2XL is finally starting to become a nuisance. I cannot wait to see the actual thing.

  23. Eric Avatar
    Eric

    Another year and the same dilemma. Do I preorder to get that sweet green or wait for holiday deals? I almost always wait, but I’m so ready to dump the Pixel 4 XL.

    1. JD Avatar
      JD

      Whats wrong with your P4XL?

      1. Eric Avatar
        Eric

        I’m bored with it and I have the battery issue where it will stay at 50% for a while and then randomly die out. When that happens, it will also show it as not being able to charge (battery icon with question mark in the middle). A few restarts will eventually get it to show it charging.

        1. JD Avatar
          JD

          That would drive me crazy. I’d just do the preorder and get the color you want.

  24. Pseu Do Nym Avatar
    Pseu Do Nym

    Ready to see it… But I really want the Google TV and the only leaks have been the white one, so I’m nervous…

    https://media0.giphy.com/media/W3a0nEgZ6Cr9FWffRu/giphy.gif

  25. Digirati Studios Avatar
    Digirati Studios

    Pixel 5 (not in green)…my Pixel 2XL is dying before my eyes. All the other gear too on Black Friday.

  26. tu3218 Avatar
    tu3218

    All these comments saying about needing to upgrade their OG Pixel, 2 xl, 3, etc…here I am wanting to swap my 4 XL for the 5.

    1. Sti_ffy Avatar
      Sti_ffy

      Same. I much rather have a proper fingerprint reader than soli

    2. John Plunkett Avatar
      John Plunkett

      I am Pixel 2XL guy tii

    3. Thomas Avatar
      Thomas

      Holding on to my Pixel 3XL until the bitter end!
      I love the unlimited full-resolution photo storage too much and same day software/security updates.

    4. julianc528 Avatar
      julianc528

      If the trade-in value is good, I’ll consider swapping in my 4XL. But I love this device regardless.

      1. tu3218 Avatar
        tu3218

        It’s a great device, it just lacks something special. Something that the 2 xl had.

    5. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Yeah and its hard because of the Pixel camera. I know there are ports and the comparisons even show how the port is better than samsung cameras. Im torn between either the Note 10 plus, 8 pro or going all in on the Fold 2. My hope is that a GCam port doesnt have to be updated weekly for those.

      1. tu3218 Avatar
        tu3218

        Pixel camera quality is the main reason I stick with their phones. No phone can capture photos quite like it. Especially the speed of photo capture.

  27. David Narada Brown Avatar
    David Narada Brown

    Chromecast please!

  28. Sakeem Avatar
    Sakeem

    Decided to preorder the Pixel 5 for my wife. She is still using th OG Pixel and will be a very nice upgrade for her. I’m using a Pixel 4XL so I am good for now. The new Chrome cast is also tempting.

  29. Daniel Flores Avatar
    Daniel Flores

    Ready to buy Pixel 5 or 4a 5G today. Unless I see a launch deal from TMO.

  30. Tyler Avatar
    Tyler

    I’m curious but also reserved. Probably going to get this or OnePlus 8T. Anybody switch from pixel (I have a 2xl) to OnePlus?

    1. Si2RS Avatar
      Si2RS

      I did. When I was let down by the Pixel 4 XL, I went with the OnePlus 7 Pro. Honestly, it’s a great phone. I really like the big screen. There are a lot of pluses to it. However, that being said, I will be preordering a Pixel 5 today. I find myself missing the Pixel specific features, and the in-screen fingerprint reader on my 7 Pro drives me CRAZY sometimes. The main reasons I am switching back are stock Android, fingerprint sensor on the back (the best placement imo), always listenging song ID and overall less bugginess. Lately, phone calls on my 7 Pro have been hit or miss, which is a big no-no when I use it for work. That has cost me potentially tens of thousands of dollars in lost work to competitors because clients could not get ahold of me when I was available working at home. I never had any of these issues when I had my Pixel 2 XL, or any of the Nexus/Pixel devices before this (I’ve used exclusively Nexus/Pixel devices going back to the Galaxy Nexus).

      1. MegaMan Avatar
        MegaMan

        Same exact boat here. 3XL to 7T because of the 4XL debacle. I miss the camera and Pixel features and I don’t want to pay close to 1k for an 8 Pro or 8T with screen issues. I’ll miss the customization of Oxygen, but it sounds like some of that is going away anyway.

  31. Ned Avatar
    Ned

    Everything checks my boxes, but I am a little worried about the chipset in the Pixel 5.

    I will more than likely jump back to the Pixel line. Really want a good camera again (damn you OP 7T)!

  32. SHMeyer Avatar
    SHMeyer

    Stopped at Home Depot today, went to check out with the new Chromecast but it wouldn’t scan. Screen said “Cannot sell”. Bummer.

    1. Nw_adventure Avatar
      Nw_adventure

      Dang- Wonder what time today they can go out the door ?

  33. All_I_do_is_post_gifs Avatar
    All_I_do_is_post_gifs

    https://media.tenor.com/images/d3ed85ad863e7737402e9eb985a8d7a8/tenor.gif

  34. Fugue_Gnosis Avatar
    Fugue_Gnosis

    Gonna preorder that green phone. I might change my mind if review units ship out and reviews are posted before the actual release.

  35. ToddAwesome Avatar
    ToddAwesome

    I like the idea of the new Chromecast, but already having smart tv’s and/or Chromecasts on all my tv’s now I’m not sure I see the draw to buy the new device. These phones better wow me or it’ll be another year dragging the Pixel 2XL along.

    1. Kellen Avatar
      Kellen

      Pixel 5 probably an ice upgrade over 2 XL, but I feel ya.

    2. chasehammer Avatar
      chasehammer

      Same, Im on P2XL, Im considering the 4a5G, just as big and has 5G bands. Nothing since the P2 came out have I cared about but unfortunately the phone is showing its age with battery life and momentary freezing.

    3. Nw_adventure Avatar
      Nw_adventure

      Same here on the Chromecasts but we tried a new Sony with Android TV which was a little slow and clunky, The Tizen using the same You tube TV app was much better with sports rewind/FF on a new Samsung with what it seems was a better processor. I think it comes down to being fast, supporting 4k & Atmos and getting the latest Android TV updates, now I can use either the new Chromecast/Remote unit and experience Android TV or just use the Samsung native UI- I like having choices and for $50 – Sign me up !

    4. Andrew W. Avatar
      Andrew W.

      I am not seeing anything in the leaks that wows me and have seen too many pixels have some scary issues since I bought my 2 XL. I will likely continue holding my breath until the 6 comes out. *knock on wood* My 2 XL is still chugging along.

      1. John Plunkett Avatar
        John Plunkett

        Mine is dying. USB-C port getting wonky-known issue according to Google, but they charged me for repair first time. Because of my work I have to swap out the port like 30 times a day since there is not a headphone jack.

      2. Nw_adventure Avatar
        Nw_adventure

        Not holding my breathe anymore on my nicely working P2XL- Anything could happen and I will just move it to backup status instead of being on a trip somewhere and it just gives up the ghost-

      3. Andrew W. Avatar
        Andrew W.

        I should clarify, if the 5 is still behaving in a month and a half when they do a sale for Black Friday, I will consider upgrading but I will not be a day one adopter like I did on my 2XL. Same goes for the new Chromecast. I need to know if it will play nice with the Logitech Harmony system and will likely grab a couple when they go on sale for the Holidays.

Leave a Reply

More posts