When is Google's next launch event for Pixel and Android?

At Google’s latest launch event, I/O 2024, the search giant revealed its plans for an AI-powered future, alongside new Android 15 and wearOS 5 beta updates, as well than the arrival of the Pixel 8a a few days earlier.

Now we look at when the next Google event is and what you can expect to see launched.

When does Google usually hold events?

There are two times on the calendar where Google usually holds its launch events. The first is around May/June, when the company holds its annual Google I/O developer conference.

This usually focuses on software, with Google showing off what’s coming later in the year for Android and Wear OS, but this has also been the case when cheaper Pixel ‘a’ phones are revealed, like the Pixel 7a launched at I/O Event 2023. That year, the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold were also announced at Google I/O.

The other usually takes place in October, called the “Made by Google” event, when major Pixel flagship phones receive their annual update with the arrival of new devices, as well as other hardware launches such as the Pixel Watch .

For example, at the last Made by Google event in October 2023, we saw the introduction of the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2.

When will the next Google event take place?

Breaking with the trend we mentioned above, Google recently sent out invitations for Made By Google 2024 which will surprisingly take place on August 13, 2024

A message sent to the tech press, including Tech Advisor, stated that “Google will showcase the best of Google AI, Android software and the Pixel line of devices.”

Google also uploaded a trailer for the event on its YouTube channel.

What will Google announce at its next event?

While the event surprised many people, there certainly appears to be one product that we can almost guarantee will have the covers removed in August: the Google Pixel 9. In the teaser video above, you can clearly see the outlines two phones. , with the Roman numerals “IX” for 9 displayed.

This is reinforced by the fact that the URL of the Google page containing the trailer contains the words “google_pixel_9_pro”. So this could either mean that the new Google Pixel 9 Pro is about to arrive before its expected release date, or that the Pixel 9 and Pro will debut together (as is the normal case).

It remains to be seen whether the event will also include the devices we expected to arrive in October. But if that’s the case, and it might well happen, we could also see the launch of the Google Pixel Fold 2 and Google Pixel Watch 3.

We’ve already seen rumors about what these devices could look like, so here’s a look at what to expect from the 2024 class.

Google Pixel 9

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There hasn’t been a lot of information about the Pixel 9 out in the wild, but some of the most reliable we’ve seen is that the rear panel will get a new design that takes the camera bar and turns it into an island.

There should also be a 6.03-inch 120Hz OLED display, the same dual rear cameras, and a new Google Tensor G4 chipset.

GooglePixel 9 Pro

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It’s unclear if we’ll see one or two Pro devices this time around, as there are many rumors circulating that Google is preparing a Pixel Pro and a Pixel Pro XL. The former will feature a 6.1-inch 120Hz OLED display with a central punch-hole camera, the same triple camera array on the back, a new Google G4 Tensor chipset and dimensions measuring 152.8 x 71.9 x 8, 5mm.

Google Pixel 9 ProXL

The Pro’s even larger sibling, dubbed XL, is expected to measure 162.7 x 76.6 x 8.5mm, making it a big old bugger.

This is expected to be powered by the new G4 Tensor chipset and could feature a periscope telephoto lens in its three-camera array, which some claim will allow for variable aperture. The display is said to be a 6.5-inch 120Hz OLED panel, which actually makes it smaller than the Pixel 8 Pro’s 6.7-inch display.

As the launch event teaser suggests, AI will be a central part of the Pixel 9 lineup, so we think this could mean Google’s Gemini digital assistant comes standard in the new phones. This is already the case on the new Motorola Razr 50 series.

The teaser video only shows the outline of one device, so the XL seems far from certain.

Android 15

This seems unlikely, as Google typically runs Android through October, with developer and public betas allowing for extensive testing of the new version of the system.

With that in mind, we think it’s more likely that the Pixels will arrive with Android 14 but be prioritized for the new upgrade later in the year.

Google Pixel Fold 2

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Rumors are a bit scattered regarding Google’s next foldable device, but from what we’ve seen so far, expect dimensions of 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.54mm when folded .

It is believed that there will be a triple rear camera array on a new island like the Pixel 9 phones, and the screen would be 8.02 inches for the foldable section and 6.29 inches for the exterior panel.

A Tensor G4 is expected to power the new Fold, along with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. A slightly larger battery could also be on the cards, and there could be wireless charging this time.

Google Pixel Watch 3

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We don’t expect much change in terms of design for the Pixel Watch 3. It could be thicker, however, due to a larger 307 mAh cell (the Pixel Watch 2 sports a 304 mAh battery) . The dimensions are 40.79 x 40.73 x 14 mm, compared to 41 x 41 x 12.3 mm of the Pixel Watch 2.

An interesting rumor is that the Watch 3 could come in two sizes (like the Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch), offering 41mm and a new 45mm. This would be great news for fans.

A new chipset appears to be on the cards, with Qualcomm confirming something along these lines last October.

Luckily, thanks to Google’s surprise event announcement, we shouldn’t have to wait too long to find out what the company has been working so hard on.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

There have been almost no rumors about the Pixel Buds Pro 2, but Google could easily have a new version ready for the August event.

The main improvements we’re hoping for would be an upgraded ANC (Active Noise Canceling) and improved battery life. We don’t know if this will happen, but it would be a nice surprise.

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