In abstract
- The following Made by Google occasion will happen on 20 August
- It will likely be held in New York Metropolis
- Confirmed to launch Pixel 10 telephones and sure different units together with the Pixel Watch 4
- A livestream of the keynote will probably be obtainable
Whereas most of the massive cellphone launches for 2025 are accomplished and dusted, there are nonetheless fairly a number of left and a type of is Google’s Pixel launch.
This, aside from the iPhone 17 occasion, is arguably the largest launch occasion nonetheless to come back on the Android facet of the fence.
Though the Pixel 10 sequence is confirmed for the Made by Google occasion, there’s much more in retailer for Pixel followers, so right here’s every part you should know together with the date, begin time, reside stream, and units to count on.
When is the following Google Pixel launch?
After shifting the occasion from October to August final 12 months for the Pixel 9 sequence, Google is sticking to this new launch timing for 2025.
It was initially thought that it will happen on 13 August, the identical date as final 12 months, however 20 August is the official Pixel launch day.
Google has already stated this will probably be for the Pixel 10 telephones with the next teaser and the ‘Made by Google’ occasion will happen in New York at 1pm ET, in order that’s 6pm BST UK time.
The right way to watch the Pixel 10 launch occasion
The keynote will probably be reside streamed on YouTube and we’ll embed it right here in your viewing pleasure as soon as it’s obtainable.
For now, you’ll be able to try the 2024 Made by Google stream.
When does Google often maintain occasions?
There are two occasions on the calendar when Google often has its launch occasions. The primary is round Could/June, when the corporate holds its annual Google I/O developer convention.
This often has a give attention to software program, with Google exhibiting off what will probably be coming for Android, Put on OS and Gemini, nevertheless it additionally has been when {hardware} has been introduced prior to now, together with Pixel A-series telephones and the Pixel Pill.
Google I/O is completely software-focused lately, which leaves the agency’s different launch occasion, known as ‘Made by Google’, because the {hardware} bonanza.
It used to come back round each October, however Google modified this in 2024 to August for the Pixel 9 sequence, the place it additionally introduced the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Professional 2.
What’s going to Google announce at its subsequent occasion?
Though we’re nonetheless a method off Google’s Pixel launch occasion, so much is thought about what is going to launch – both as a result of Google has confirmed it or as a result of leaks have seemingly detailed the units (and are more likely to be right).
As talked about earlier, Google has already stated outright that the Pixel 10 telephones are coming, however there’s a lot extra {hardware} and software program anticipated.
Evan Blass
Google Pixel 10
The brand new household of flagship telephones is a given for the launch occasion and the Pixel 10 telephones will virtually actually consist of 4 units:
- Pixel 10
- Pixel 10 Professional
- Pixel 10 Professional XL
- Pixel 10 Professional Fold
This matches the Pixel 9 sequence like-for-like and we already know that Google is retaining the identical design as final 12 months, simply with some minor tweaks right here and there. Primarily, the choice of colourways is getting a much bigger shakeup than regular.
There’s a brand new Moonstone color for the complete Professional vary in addition to a Jade mannequin (the Fold doesn’t are available black and white this time). In the meantime, the common Pixel seems to be dropping Porcelain and gaining Frost, Indigo, and Limoncello.
We’ve ranked all of the rumoured Pixel 10 colors, from “queasy” to “arboreal”.
Pricing is predicted to stay the identical as final 12 months, however various upgrades are anticipated, together with a brand new Tensor G5 processor for the complete vary. Listed below are the opposite key upgrades and modifications we’re anticipating:
- Pixel 10 will get a telephoto digicam
- Pixel Professional XL begins at 256GB
- Pixel 10 Professional Fold to get IP68 score and 1TB storage possibility
- Constructed-in Qi2 charging
- Bigger batteries
- Brighter screens
Whereas not a lot has been left to the creativeness, there are nonetheless 5 issues we nonetheless don’t know in regards to the Pixel 10 sequence.
Pixelsnap
Earlier than I proceed onto extra units, it’s value speaking about equipment rapidly – they’re truly thrilling.
Listed above is ‘built-in Qi2 charging’ and this can be a massive deal because it’s not simply conventional wi-fi charging. As an alternative, it entails magnets constructed into the cellphone so you’ll be able to simply connect chargers and different equipment.
Though the iPhones have had MagSafe for some time, the tech has been lacking from Android telephones, aside from a lone mannequin from HMD. Nonetheless, plainly the Pixel 10 sequence would be the first big-name units to help it while not having a case.
There’s just one leaked picture of it up to now, exhibiting a easy charging puck, however Google is predicted to unveil a choice of completely different equipment below the ‘Pixelsnap’ branding and little question there will probably be choices from third-party makers as effectively.
Evan Blass
Google Pixel Watch 4
Following its standard annual refresh cycle, a brand new technology of the Pixel Watch is nearly sure to reach with the telephones.
Once more, there are many leaked photos and particulars for the wearable, so there will not be a lot left for Google to shock us with on 20 August, no less than when it comes to {hardware}.
Evan Blass
The Pixel Watch 4 is predicted to come back in the identical 41- and 45mm sizes as its predecessor and the foremost modifications seem like the next:
- Brighter display
- Longer battery life
- Repairable design
- New charging system
- New Moonstone color
Google will little question have extra to say in regards to the Pixel Watch 4 as we study what its Put on OS 6 software program with built-in Gemini can do – presumably plenty of well being and health smarts.
A fast be aware on the brand new charging system, although, because it’s been leaked and gives good and dangerous information. The charging is on the facet now (partly to make the watch repairable) and is reportedly 25% quicker, however nonetheless wants a proprietary dock, that means these hoping for correct Qi wi-fi charging will probably be disillusioned.
Learn extra in regards to the Pixel Watch 4 in our full information.
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New Google Pixel Buds
Audio followers will probably be happy to listen to that Google is predicted to launch two new pairs of Pixel Buds on the Pixel 10 occasion.
The primary has been a very long time coming as the unique Pixel Buds A method again in 2021, nevertheless it looks like we’re getting handled to the Pixel Buds 2a in the end.
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They seem to have, by way of leaked renders, an improved design and are tipped to come back with longer battery life and higher sound. You’d count on as a lot after 4 years and we additionally hope Google provides energetic noise cancelling.
An Iris colourway is proven right here, however the Buds 2a are additionally rumoured to come back in Hazel, Strawberry and Fog Mild.
Different leaked renders have been extensively shared, exhibiting a Moonstone hue to match the Pixel 10 telephones. Whereas they appear cool, these aren’t a brand new mannequin however a brand new colourway of the Pixel Buds Professional 2.
Evan Blass
That’s every part we all know up to now, nevertheless it additionally means there are units that media and followers alike are hoping to see launch which appear unlikely to make an look.
Try our full 7 units we’re anticipating at Google’s Pixel 10 launch, and three we’re not information.
