Google has announced a major hardware event scheduled for August 13. At the upcoming event, the tech giant will unveil several new futuristic and AI-powered devices and technologies. Last week, the company revealed that the event will feature the launch of its flagship devices, such as the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Additionally, it is stated that the company will showcase the Google Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2 at the event which will start at 10:00 AM PT, which is approximately 10:30 PM IST.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: what’s new?
Google has unveiled its two premium smartphones: the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The news surfaced when the company posted the details on its official X page (formerly known as Twitter).
The Pixel 9 Pro (as per X’s post) looks similar to its predecessor, the Pixel 8 Pro, but the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is said to steal the show at the event. It’s said to be Google’s second foldable device.
The teaser also shows that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold features a sleek design, with dual-pill-shaped camera cutouts, which are housed on a rectangular island in the top-left corner of the rear panel. While the teaser doesn’t reveal much about the details of the inner display camera, rumors suggest that it will have a punch-hole camera (on the left side), which is an upgrade from the frame-mounted camera on the first Fold.
The Age of Gemini
The teaser also highlights the integration of Gemini AI into upcoming Pixel devices. It will focus on support for advanced AI features.
Both the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold will carry the tagline “A (foldable) phone built for the Gemini era,” indicating a heavy focus on AI capabilities.
Additional Announcements
Additionally, alongside the Pixel 9 series, Google is also expected to launch the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2 at the upcoming event in August.
The early release of a new product line from Google comes ahead of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 series which will be launched around September (as it does every year), and hence, Google has launched its flagship products as a strategic advantage in the market.
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