Usually, Google unveils its next-generation devices in the fall. But this year, the time frame seems to have been extended: the company’s next Made by Google event will be on August 13 at 1pm ET.
While Google didn’t share any specific details about the upcoming announcements, the invite says the company will “showcase the best of Google AI, Android software, and the Pixel device portfolio.” In another break from tradition, this year’s event will take place at Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, CA, instead of New York City, the typical host for Pixel launches.
Based on rumors and the release cadence of Google’s current devices, we expect to learn more about the Pixel 9, the next version of the Pixel Fold, a new Tensor chip, the third-generation Pixel Watch, and possibly an update to the Pixel. Buds. And based on the amount of attention the company gave to AI during Google I/O earlier this spring, it’s pretty much a guarantee that we’ll see some new machine learning-based features as well.
Between this event and rumors of an upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, it’s unclear what prompted Google to move its next product launch to August 13, but it’s shaping up to be a busy summer for gadget fans.
