It seems Google may make the Pixel 9 flagship vary official at an earlier time-frame this 12 months. That is after the corporate has scheduled a Pixel occasion on August 13, shocking many followers and pundits.
Google has additionally began sending invitations to media confirming the in-person occasion will happen at Google Bay View. The keynote is deliberate to start out at 10:00 AM native time (1:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CET). Plus, you may count on the occasion can be streamed on-line.
Will the Pixel 9 be introduced?
Whereas Google is tight-lipped about a lot of the small print, the accompanying teaser on Google’s on-line retailer and channels hints a Roman numeral of IX (9). On the similar time, a silhouette of a cellphone can be outlined which resembles the again of the leaked Pixel 9 Professional.
Nevertheless, the obvious trace appears to be discovered within the subdirectory of the URL going to the teaser. Accordingly, it reads as “google_pixel_9_pro” which leaves little surprises if that is to believed on.
What else is approaching August 13: Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Fold 2, new AI options?
Nonetheless, it is extensively anticipated the Pixel 9 sequence, which is claimed to incorporate a brand new Pixel 9 Professional XL mannequin, will debut within the second-half of 2024. The handset trio may very well be joined by the brand new Pixel Watch 3 that’s tipped to return in two sizes.
So far as the Pixel Fold’s (evaluation) successor is anxious, there’s little details about the Pixel Fold 2, although. However per rumors, the next-gen Pixel foldable smartphone will arrive along with the Pixel 9 vary as properly.
Like final 12 months’s Pixel 8 (evaluation) unveiling, Google is once more placing a highlight on AI. Nevertheless, this 12 months’s appears to offer a much bigger emphasis on it following Apple’s new Apple Intelligence revealed at WWDC. So, aside from the brand new AI options introduced at I/O 2024, Google may debut new additions unique to the Pixel 9.
Earlier than the Pixel 9 occasion, although, Samsung is anticipated to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 on July 10, with the Galaxy Unpacked already set in Paris. In the meantime, Apple may observe go well with with the supposed iPhone 16 launch in September.
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