You've been waiting for this moment – Google has officially confirmed that its next Pixel smartphone will be unveiled on August 20. The tech giant is sending out invites for its Made by Google 2025 launch event in New York City, where we expect to see an all-new Google Pixel 10 lineup and new Pixel Watch smartwatch announced.
Your calendar should already be marked for, when the livestream will begin on YouTube.
After months of speculation, Google is promising to showcase "Pixel phones, watches, buds, and more." Of course, GBN Tech will bring you news and analysis about the latest announcements from the Google Pixel team.
For those watching from the US, you'll need to tune in at these times:
You'll be able to watch the entire keynote on YouTube. There's no link yet, but you can expect Google to share the YouTube livestream for its next Made By Google event on its social media channels closer to the date.
Google Pixel 10 looks set to improve on its predecessor, pictured above, with a third rear-mounted camera for better zoom
If the rumours are accurate, you'll have the choice between four new Pixel devices:
All of these are expected to be powered by Google's custom-designed Tensor G5 chip system-on-a-chip, which looks set to use a 3-nanometre process, promising better power efficiency and a decent performance boost. That should result in Android apps launching faster, speedier AI tasks, and more headroom for years of software updates to come. That's good news, since Google promises at least seven years of Android operating system updates, security patches, and feature updates with all of its new Pixel handsets.
That speedier processor will enable deeper Google Gemini AI integration across the operating system, particularly within productivity apps such as Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. This Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the ability to see what's happening on-screen, so it can offer based on what you're doing.
Samsung has incorporated .
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If you like the trademark "visor" design of the camera system on the back of the Google Pixel 9 lineup, then you'll be happy that Google looks set to keep things the same this time around
If the latest rumours are anything to go by, Google doesn't plan on drastically changing the design of its new Pixel smartphones. If you love the flat edges and distinctive camera visor on the Pixel 9 series, there's plenty more where that came from!
When it comes to photography, the Pixel 10 is rumoured to switch to a triple-camera system — a major improvement over the Pixel 9's dual-camera setup. That extra camera will be a telephoto lens, unlocking the ability to capture distant subjects in plenty of detail, perfect for gigs when you're in the cheap seats.
While the , including a telephoto lens for lossless 5x optical zoom and up to 30x zoom with AI-enhanced digital zoom, the addition to the standard Pixel 10 would be entirely new.
How much will all of this cost?
Whispers from inside Google suggest the Californian firm is planning to keep the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro at the same price points as their predecessors. Pixel 9 costs £799 in the UK, while the Pixel 9 Pro costs £999.
REUTERS | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes equipped with the same Tensor G4 system-on-a-chip, but misses out on the best camera hardware found on the Pixel 9 Pro series
That means the Google Pixel lineup .
Tipsters claim that shoppers in the US will need budget an extra $100 for the Pixel 10 Pro XL, while the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will arrive with a $200 price reduction.
If that carries over to the UK, Pixel 10 Pro XL could increase from £1,099 last year to a whopping £1,199. Meanwhile, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold would drop from £1,749 down to £1,549.
GETTY IMAGES | Google Account brings together several services from the Californian company, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Meet, and more
If you're not fussed about the latest Android smartphones in the works from the Google Pixel team, you might be delighted to know that a new Pixel Watch is coming.
Google looks set to introduce two sizes for the first time: 41mm and 45mm.
Pixel Watch 4 is tipped to keep the same circular screen, although it'll be brighter this time around with a peak brightness of 3,000-nits that should ensure everything is easily visible in direct sunlight.
Battery life looks set to be increased too, with rumours pointing to 30 hours of battery life with the always-on display for the smaller 41mm Pixel Watch 4, increasing to 40 hours on the larger 45mm model.
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|Pixel Buds 2a will supersede the Google Pixel Buds A-Series, which first launched in 2021 at £99
We can be sure that Google's new smartwatch will be powered by Wear OS 6, the latest operating system for wearable gadgets. This means you'll find the latest Material 3 Expressive UI visuals, which promises more fluid scrolling animations, and notifications that squeeze more information on-screen.
Your ears haven't been forgotten either, with Google Pixel Buds 2a tipped to make an appearance. Expect beamforming microphones for easy voice commands or hands-free calls and new colours, including Hazel, Strawberry, Iris, Fog Light.
According to whispers, Pixel Buds 2a will start from €149 in mainland Europe, up from the €109 charged for the existing Pixel Buds A-Series. In the UK, those same 'buds costs £99, so we could expect prices to increase as high as £139 with this new generation.
Finally, Google could launch new accessories powered by magnets, dubbed Pixelsnap, including a wireless charger, charging stand, and ring light for your new Pixel 10.
Made by Google will take place around one month before we expect to see the next iPhone announced by the US search firm's arch-nemesis, Apple. If you're curious about what's coming next from Apple, we've rounded up the.