Watching the Made by Google 2024 event live stream next week might prompt you to check the calendar to make sure it's not October. After all, that's when Google typically holds its annual hardware event to show off new phones and other devices.
But no, it really is August, and Google is here, ready to unveil its latest products. And if Google is excited enough to move up its usual product launches by two months, you'll probably want to see what the company has planned for its latest Pixel phones, wearables, and Android 15 updates.
Google's main focus at the Made by Google show will be on the Pixel 9 lineup, with the company having already confirmed that the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be at the event. (The latter is the successor to the Pixel Fold, joining the Pixel 9 Pro lineup.) And the arrival of new Pixel flagships usually means the introduction of new AI features powered by Tensor silicon inside those phones.
Other announcements at this year's Made by Google include the Pixel Watch 3 and a new pair of premium earbuds.
We’ll be at the event in Mountain View, California to cover all the announcements. If you’d like to follow along from anywhere in the world, you can find a live stream of the Made by Google event here , and more information on what you can expect to see at the show.
Where you can watch the Made by Google live stream
Made by Google will take place on Tuesday, August 13 at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. The event will begin at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET/6:00 PM BST.
To watch
Google will live stream its product launch, with the company's YouTube channel providing coverage. A replacement video is already in place, and we expect it to become the live stream on August 13.
There will also be a Made by Google “After Party” stream that appears to be hosted by actress and singer Keke Palmer.
What to expect with Made by Google
After this spring's Google I/O 2024 conference focused on software in general and AI in particular, Made by Google is expected to shift its focus to hardware. Here's what we expect to see.
Pixel 9 Series
Google's Pixel phones will get their annual upgrade, with the lineup likely to double from two devices to four.
The standard Pixel 9 will be joined by a Pixel 9 Pro, but this time, both phones are expected to have the same screen size, according to rumors of Google's plans. But don't worry, there will still be a larger-screen Pixel Pro in the form of the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Rumors indicate that this device will feature either a 6.7-inch or 6.8-inch display.
As before, the Pro models will feature a triple-camera setup that includes a telephoto lens. Rumors suggest improvements to the ultra-wide and front-facing cameras on the Pixel 9 Pro devices. The Pixel 9 is expected to retain its primary and ultra-wide camera setup. Based on the images released by Google, the phones will get a slight design change, with rounded edges on the camera bar, instead of a full rectangular bar that runs the length of the phone.
The new Pixel phones are expected to feature the Tensor G4 chipset, which could be just a minor upgrade over the Tensor G3 processor. However, Tensor chips are typically focused on AI, and the G4 is expected to add a host of new features like call recording and transcription and the ability to insert people into group photos when they're the ones taking the photo.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold
We've mentioned four Pixel 9 models, so here's the other device that joins the standard Pixel 9 and the two Pixel 9 Pro devices – it's the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, a foldable device that Google has already teased in a YouTube video.
By integrating the Pixel Fold's successor into the Pixel 9 Pro lineup, Google may be switching from the Tensor G2 that powered the previous foldable to a newer Tensor G4. We've heard that the latest Fold will feature a bigger and brighter display, more RAM, and a design that makes the Pixel 9 Fold thinner than the just-released Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Android 15
Typically, when Google launches its next line of Pixel phones, we also get the latest version of Android, as that software update is delivered to Google's latest flagships. Android 15 has been in beta since the spring, so we could get an official release announcement at Google I/O. That would also mean the software would be available for older Pixels, starting with the Pixel 6 and up. Android phones from other phone makers could then detail their Android 15 update schedules.
We don't expect Google to spend much time on Android 15 during Made by Google, given its focus on hardware. So check out this comprehensive breakdown of all the confirmed changes coming to Android.
Pixel 3 Smartwatch
Much like the Pixel 9 family, Google is expected to expand its Pixel Watch lineup. Previous generations of Google smartwatches have only offered one size with LTE and Wi-Fi variants. We expect the Pixel Watch 3 to add a second model — a rumored 45mm version, which would join the standard 41mm smartwatch.
Wear OS 5, which launched with Samsung's Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra in July, is also expected to come to the latest Pixel Watches. In addition to improved battery performance, Wear OS 5 offers additional fitness metrics for runners, such as ground contact time, stride length, vertical oscillation, and vertical ratio.
Google is clearly aiming to improve the running experience to combat the Apple Watch's improved ringing system.
Pixel Buds Pro 2
A leak has shown that a Pixel Buds Pro 2 charging case has appeared on certification sites in Denmark and South Korea, telling us that Made by Google will likely include accessories for the phone announced at the event.
The most important detail found in the listings concerns the battery. Specifically, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 could feature a 650mAh cell instead of the 620mAh battery found on the original earbuds.
A surprise leak on Reddit (spotted by 9to5Google) has revealed a case from accessory maker Spigen on Amazon. At the time of writing, the listed images are no longer visible on Amazon. There appear to be several changes to the design, as well as four color options available.