Lastly, it’s right here. Google’s huge {hardware} press occasion kicks off later at this time, and it appears to be an virtually fully Pixel-based affair, with extra telephones than ever.
First, the Pixel 9 and 9 Professional will probably be straight-up successors to the Pixel 8 and eight Professional. Rumors recommend Google will even introduce a Pixel 9 Professional XL, with a bigger display screen. We’re anticipating all three telephones to have a redesigned substantial digital camera module — the Pixel 9 is 50MP huge and 48MP ultrawide lenses — and Google might introduce a brand new chipset too, in all probability known as the Tensor G4. Oh, and anticipate a brand new foldable to interrupt cowl too, with a ‘Pro’ moniker, however will it’s even pricier this 12 months?
Anticipate to listen to extra about Gemini, Google’s AI-powered assistant, and Android 15. The corporate has already mentioned Gemini will probably be extra deeply built-in into its subsequent iteration of Android (goodbye, Google Assistant?) and can have higher contextual consciousness. We’re intrigued to see what form all of that may take.
We predict Google will unveil a next-gen smartwatch and wi-fi buds, too. However to ensure, you possibly can watch and browse together with our liveblog or comply with the Made By Google YouTube channel—or each!
We also needs to have hands-on impressions of every thing Google lets us get our grubby paws on. The occasion kicks off at this time at 1PM ET.
— Mat Smith
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Extra sturdy than anticipated
On the eve of seeing its alternative (in all probability), how has Google’s first foldable fared? Our die-hard foldables skilled, Sam Rutherford, made the Pixel Fold his primary telephone for the final 12 months, and for added jeopardy, he doesn’t use a case. It’s not been a difficulty: 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 screen because of a number of drops on a tile flooring, the larger (foldable!) show has remained undamaged. The Pixel Fold is loads more durable than we thought it could be.
Crew 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 known as Impasse and that Valve was engaged on it for some time, so it is a delicate launch of some type. 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?
