Made by Google: Pixel 9 series with next-gen AI features will be available on August 13 | Technology News

Google has confirmed that the Pixel 9 series will take center stage at the Made by Google event on August 13. In the teaser video that accompanied the announcement of the event date, Google previewed the silhouettes of the upcoming smartphones, which are expected to feature a new design language – a flat-bezel design with a floating island-style rear camera bump .

Unlike the past few years, Google might introduce more than two Pixel 9 series smartphones this year. Alongside the standard Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, the series could be joined by the Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold phone.

According to reports, the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro would likely come with the same sized displays, but the XL model would come in a larger display. Google is also likely to incorporate the book-style foldable smartphone Pixel Fold into the flagship issue series, renaming it the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

AI magic

In the teaser video shared by Google, the caption reads “Get ready for the magic of Made by Google,” suggesting that the company could bring some of the Gemini AI-based features it has been showcasing to the Pixel 9 series at the Google I/O developers conference last month. Google is likely to integrate features like spam call detection using on-device AI processing, Gemini Live and more with the Pixel 9 series smartphones.

Pixel Watch and headphones

Google is expected to introduce the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2 at the Made by Google event. The Pixel Watch 3 series, similar to the Pixel 9 series, is reportedly coming in different display options, including an XL model with a larger watch face and screen. The standard model is expected to measure 41mm while the XL model could measure 45mm.

It’s also possible that Google will introduce the Pixel Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds at the event. While the headphones aren’t expected to bring any major upgrades, they would likely benefit from better active noise cancellation (ANC) and a few AI-based features such as compatibility with Pixel smartphones for time translation. real, and more.

Android 15

In addition to the Pixel devices and new AI features, the company has confirmed that it will also detail the Android platform update. The Android 15 operating system, which was previewed at Google I/O and is in its beta, will likely debut to consumers with the Pixel 9 series. The Android 15 operating system is expected to bring major changes, including an improved user interface, satellite messaging, improved near-field communication (NFC) for contactless payments, and more. Additionally, the operating system will be the first to natively support Google AI features powered by Gemini. These could include an enhanced and exclusive Gemini AI app and Circle to Search features.

First publication: June 26, 2024 | 10:41 a.m. STI