Google is doing things a bit differently this year for its upcoming line-up of Pixel devices. Instead of making us wait until October to find out all that is new in Pixel hardware, Google is instead hosting an event in August. The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Watch 3 could be earlier than anticipated.
In an invite sent to us this morning, Google says that on August 13 they will “showcase the best of Google AI, Android software and the Pixel portfolio of devices.” This is an in-person Made by Google event taking place in Mountain View.
While there is no mention of “Pixel 9,” or new Pixel devices, it would be wild of Google to host a major Made by Google event and not show off new products. If this were simply for the release of Android 15, an in-person event would be out of the ordinary. That said, this also looks like the perfect timing for Android 15 to drop – this event should be huge.
The event will kickoff at 10AM Pacific on August 13 in a keynote that I’d guess you will all be able to watch. If not, we’ll be there to share the happenings.
What’s expected at the 2024 Made by Google event? All reporting suggests a Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL (here), along with a Pixel Watch 3 in two sizes. There were early rumors of a new Pixel Fold, but those rumors have faded in recent weeks.
We’ll update as we have more.
- UPDATE: Google posted a store page to tease the event and has confirmed they will show off the Pixel 9 Pro. A teaser throws up a shadowy animation of the phone we’ve seen in leaks with “IX” as a part of it. The URL also straight-up says “google_pixel_9_pro” in it.
This is cool, but I am most excited about the Pixel X series next year when we finally get a fully custom-designed Tensor built by TSMC fans. Hopefully we can see Tensor gain a lot of ground against Snapdragon and A-Series SoCs.
Exactly! I think Google will do something special for the 10th generation Pixel so I am waiting to upgrade.
I really hope they don't call it the Pixel X but I wouldn't be surprised considering the teaser for the Pixel 9 is using "IX".
I'll probably end up replacing my Pixel 8 Pro with the Pixel 9 Pro for the smaller size and because of battery degradation. It would be the first time I've ever upgraded after only one year.
I have never upgraded a phone after just one year but having a "Pro" in the smaller size is really tempting. I am not a fan of how big the Pixel 8 Pro is. The battery degradation is pretty bad too.
How's your battery life been? Put my S24 Ultra to the test last week on vacation. 4½-6½ screen-on time with 2 devices connected to hotspot for 8+ hours on the travel days to & from ORL & 6+ hours while out & about & using navigation 3+ hours/day. I'd take the phone off the charger at 7:30AM & be at 20% at midnight which was our average time getting back to the Airbnb 6 out of the 7 days we were there; and all on no wifi because I only connect my phone to wifi at home & anywhere else. Heavy pic & video taking because I'm a tourist and needed to take comparison pics between my S22 Ultra, 14 Pro Max & the pics in my gallery from my Note 10+.
I pushed it the most on Thursday. Took the phone off the charger at 7:30AM, left the Airbnb at 9:30 to get breakfast, had my sons' iPad on the hotspot so we could eat at Denny's in peace & still on the hotspot until we made it to SeaWorld at 1:30PM. Took 100+ pics, recorded a couple videos, used the SeaWorld app to navigate the park, posted sh¡t to my socials, browsed my socials while in a couple long ass lines, Meet calls with my wife whenever we split up & reconveined at the park, and after all that had 20% at 10PM leaving the park. For the first time since getting them in 2016, I felt like I packed my 10,000mAh battery packs for nothing because they weren't needed.
I was quite impressed after finally power using my phone outside of its normal element. Sorry for the long windedness. I just never really payed attention to how important battery life really is until these last 2 years of you pointing it out.
How's your battery life been? Put my S24 Ultra to the test last week on vacation. 4½-6½ screen-on time with 2 devices connected to hotspot for 8+ hours on the travel days to & from ORL & 6+ hours while out & about & using navigation 3+ hours/day. I'd take the phone off the charger at 7:30AM & be at 20% at midnight which was our average time getting back to the Airbnb 6 out of the 7 days we were there; and all on no wifi because I only connect my phone to wifi at home & not anywhere else. Heavy pic & video taking because I'm a tourist and needed to take comparison pics between my S22 Ultra, 14 Pro Max & the pics in my gallery from my Note 10+.
I pushed it the most on Thursday. Took the phone off the charger at 7:30AM, left the Airbnb at 9:30 to get breakfast, had my sons' iPad on the hotspot so we could eat at Denny's in peace & still on the hotspot until we made it to SeaWorld at 1:30PM. Took 100+ pics, recorded a couple videos, used the SeaWorld app to navigate the park, posted sh¡t to my socials, browsed my socials while in a couple long ass lines, Meet calls with my wife whenever we split up & reconveined at the park, and after all that had 20% at 10PM leaving the park. For the first time since getting them in 2016, I felt like I packed my 10,000mAh battery packs for nothing because they weren't needed.
I was quite impressed after finally power using my phone outside of its normal element. Sorry for the long windedness. I just never really payed attention to how important battery life really is until these last 2 years of you pointing it out.
It’s been really disappointing.
I went to a baseball game in San Francisco last Saturday. I spent pretty much the entire day in San Francisco. I took my phone off the charger at 100% at 9am. I took public transit and was traveling by myself since I was meeting a friend in San Francisco. So to pass the time I watched some stuff on YouTube on the train ride for about 45 minutes on mobile data with Bluetooth headphones. Just that 45 minutes alone drained the battery 12%. Once in San Francisco I used GPS navigation for walking directions to the restaurant I was meeting my friend at while also listening to music (also on Bluetooth headphones). After meeting up with my friend I didn’t use the phone as much. Mixed use of a few pictures and a few minutes of video at the baseball game and some light stuff like Facebook, browsing, messages, etc. I made it to 7pm (10 hours off the charger) with just barely 4 hours screen on time. 100% of mobile data. That’s about typical for me these days when out in the world away from wifi. Luckily I had my portable battery.
When the phone was new a similar day got me almost an hour longer screen on time and like 2 hours more off the charger with not exactly the same use but very similar. So battery life has dropped about 15% in the just under 8 months that I’ve had it.
Dang. Sorry to hear that. Hopefully one of the 9 series will have better battery life. I'm thinking of getting a Pixel since my tech habit can be supported now.
I was nervous about my the battery life on my S24 Ultra after the April update. I had to put it on the charger more frequently than the day & a half between charges I was initially getting in February & March. But after the May update I was going every other day between charges. It really has been a great all around phone. I just wish they'd fix the shutter lag because when taking comparison pics of the fireworks at SeaWorld all I had to do was just point & shoot with my 14 Pro Max whereas the Ultra struggled in the low light portions of the fireworks.
Corrected my typo.
LET'S GOOOOOO! Finally. October was always too late. I'm ready for that 9Pro
Or this is also just part of a money grab to get us to buy new at 9 months instead of 12
Guess the horrible name "Pixel 9 Pro Fold" was really just too much…plus with the back being different, guess it had to be sacrificed to the Google AI gods for 2024.
….unless they announce it in October for a November release.
I think Google is feeling the heat of Apple's AI. I agree with them the best course of action especially this year is to release before Apple and best them in their weakest areas. Apple releasing their new flagship with fully fledged AI before Google is a bad look for investors and will likely eat up more market share since AI is no longer a differentiating factor. On another note Samsung pushing their event to July seems like a coordinated effort between them and Google to not overshadow each other by releasing in the same month. Exciting times
Apple Intelligence is not 100% launching this year. "Some features, additional languages, and platforms will be coming over the course of the next year."
I want my Fold 2!!! Please please don't mess it up this year!
Wow about damn time they schedule their event earlier. Being the last flagship release of the year by far, especially after the iPhone, was such a terrible idea.
So ready for the Pixel 9 pro. Please and thank you.
XL
I'm so glad they are doing the "Pro" in two different sizes. I'm very seriously considering replacing my Pixel 8 Pro with a Pixel 9 Pro specifically because it's smaller. The Pixel 8 Pro is just too damn big. One handed reachability is so bad.
I'm so glad they are doing the "Pro" in two different sizes. I'm very seriously considering replacing my Pixel 8 Pro with a Pixel 9 Pro specifically because it's smaller. The Pixel 8 Pro is just too damn big. One handed reachability is so bad.
They don't wanna lose the AI war.
Hopefully this means Android 15 drops on August 13 as well since Google has a history of updating the OS for all when launching new Pixels.