Lastly, it’s right here. Google’s huge {hardware} press occasion kicks off later at present, and it seems to be to be an virtually totally Pixel-based affair, with extra telephones than ever.
First, the Pixel 9 and 9 Professional might be straight-up successors to the Pixel 8 and eight Professional. Rumors recommend Google may even introduce a Pixel 9 Professional XL, with a bigger display. We’re anticipating all three telephones to have a redesigned substantial digicam module — the Pixel 9 is 50MP large and 48MP ultrawide lenses — and Google might introduce a brand new chipset too, in all probability referred to as the Tensor G4. Oh, and count on a brand new foldable to interrupt cowl too, with a ‘Pro’ moniker, however will or not it’s even pricier this yr?
Anticipate to listen to extra about Gemini, Google’s AI-powered assistant, and Android 15. The corporate has already mentioned Gemini might be extra deeply built-in into its subsequent iteration of Android (goodbye, Google Assistant?) and may have higher contextual consciousness. We’re intrigued to see what form all of that can take.
We predict Google will unveil a next-gen smartwatch and wi-fi buds, too. However to verify, you may watch and skim together with our liveblog or observe the Made By Google YouTube channel—or each!
We also needs to have hands-on impressions of every part Google lets us get our grubby paws on. The occasion kicks off at present at 1PM ET.
— Mat Smith
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Extra sturdy than anticipated
On the eve of seeing its substitute (in all probability), how has Google’s first foldable fared? Our die-hard foldables knowledgeable, Sam Rutherford, made the Pixel Fold his predominant cellphone for the final yr, and for added jeopardy, he doesn’t use a case. It’s not been a problem: It has myriad scuffs and scratches, some dents from being dropped and some scrapes on its matte Gorilla Glass Victus again, however all of that is purely beauty. Whereas he ended up fixing a cracked exterior display as a result of a number of drops on a tile flooring, the larger (foldable!) show has remained undamaged. The Pixel Fold is lots more durable than we thought it might be.
Group shooter Impasse is racing up the charts.
Valve’s subsequent sport, not but formally introduced, had 16,000-plus concurrent gamers over the weekend. We all know it’s referred to as Impasse and that Valve was engaged on it for some time, so it is a smooth launch of some sort. Reportedly in improvement since 2018, the sport is a aggressive MOBA shooter, billed as “the next Dota” by veteran Valve reporter Tyler McVicker.
The large query: The place’s my invite to play?
