Pixel 9? Pixel Watch 3? The date for the next Made by Google event is sooner than ever
Back in May, we learned via a leak that the Google Pixel 9 would likely be available in three models, including a new smaller version. Last week, a new leak hinted at a Pixel Watch 3 XL, an all-new supersized version of the company's smartwatch. Yet another earlier leak teased that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, not the Fold 2, might be Google's next foldable device.
If you were curious about when we'll get the official details about the new Pixel phones, tablets, earbuds, and more, we now have an answer. Google has announced the date for its annual Made by Google event, and in a surprise, it's a few months earlier than usual: August 13, 2024.
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"You're invited to an in-person Made by Google event," an email sent to ZDNET reads, "where we'll showcase the best of Google AI, Android software and the Pixel portfolio of devices." The event will take place at 1pm ET at the company's headquarters in Mountain View, California.
Made by Google has been in October for several years. So, why the leap to August? Google, of course, isn't saying.
The company may be trying to get a jump on Apple's annual iPhone event in September, attempting to lessen the potential time for leaks, or wanting to sell more devices at full MSPR before Black Friday and Christmas sales kick in.
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All that said, I think the most likely reason is that Google wants Made by Google to coincide with the next Android release, which usually happens in August. A simultaneous hardware and software release could mean a more optimal consumer experience.
Based on rumors and leaks, it seems likely that we'll learn about the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel Watch 3 series, new Pixel Buds, a new Pixel Fold, a new Pixel Tablet, and more at the event.