Pixel 9 launch — 5 things to expect

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Here’s the complete lowdown of what to expect from August 13 Made by Google event 2024

This annual hardware event is expected to showcase the latest and greatest from Google’s Pixel, aka, the Pixel 9 series.

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Made By Google event: Top 5 things to expect

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The star of the show will undoubtedly be the official launch of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Google has confirmed that these flagship smartphones will take centre stage, introducing several new features and upgrades.

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Google is set to unveil the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, a successor to last year’s Pixel Fold. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is rumoured to feature a taller and slimmer design

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Google is also expected to introduce the Pixel Watch 3, which will reportedly come in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm.

Surprise features and integrations

While the hardware announcements are certainly exciting, Google may also surprise us with some new software features

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