Made by Google 2024: How to watch the Pixel 9 reveal and everything you need to know

The annual Made by Google event is just a few days away, where the company will unveil its new Pixel 9 phones. We could also get other new products, such as the Pixel watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2.

Beyond hardware, we’re likely to hear about AI developments (a central point of many recent tech keynotes), particularly as they relate to upcoming Pixel features. We could also get more details about other features coming to Android 15.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Made by Google event.

When will it be called Made by Google?

Google’s keynote takes place Tuesday August 13bee 10:00 am PT (1 p.m. ET). The tech giant is holding the physical event in Mountain View, California, but you can watch it via Google’s live stream wherever you are.

Which Pixel phones are available?

Google hasn’t been shy about teasing its upcoming devices. It’s posted posts about the Pixel 9 Pro And 9 Pro-fold on X, sharing close-up shots of the camera and hinge respectively. It also posted images of the two phones on its placewith redesigned pill-shaped camera modules.

The biggest change this year could be the release of two Pro models, a larger device and a smaller one. We’re still expecting the base version of the Pixel 9, but now you might be able to choose between the Pixel 9 Pro and what’s rumored to be the Pixel 9 Pro XL. This XL version is said to have the same high-end specs as the regular Pro, but with a larger display.

Reports also suggest that Google will equip its Pro lineup with improved camera sensors, resulting in brighter and better-lit photos. The phones could also charge faster.

Google hasn’t been shy about its AI efforts either, with a tweet reading: “Meet #Pixel9 Pro with Gemini on #MadeByGoogle.” Gemini is Google’s AI tool and virtual assistant that can help with everything from composing messages to generating images. Reports suggest that Google AI will be integral to the Pixel 9 series, building on the capabilities introduced with the Pixel 8 lineup. The company also highlighted Gemini in a teaser video for the Pixel 9 Pro.

There are also rumors that the Pixel 9 could come with satellite connectivity, meaning you could send a text message via satellite when there’s no normal signal. Google would be following Apple’s lead in this regard, as it introduced its Emergency SOS system two years ago, which allowed iPhone 14 And iPhone 15 users can send text messages to call emergency services.

Will the Pixel 9 come with Android 15?

The arrival of the Pixel 9 series could also herald the long-awaited rollout of Android 15. Google typically uses the Pixel launch to show off what Android is capable of, so it’s likely that the latest series will ship with Android 15 out of the box.

The latest operating system received its fourth and final beta version last month, which includes improved privacy settings, new camera features and improved image search.

What could the Pixel Watch 3 look like?

The latest version of the Pixel Watch could feature thinner bezels and a brighter 2,000-nit display (twice as bright as the Pixel Watch 2), according to Android Authority. It could also support ultrawideband technology, which would allow you to locate your device using Google’s Find My Device network. UWB was expected when the Pixel Watch 2 was released, but it never saw the light of day. Google may try again with the Pixel Watch 3.

The Pixel Watch, like its phone counterpart, could also come in an XL option. That means there could be a 41mm size, as well as a 45mm size — hopefully with a larger battery.

Are we getting new Pixel Buds Pro?

Google released the Pixel Buds Pro two years ago, so it might be time for an upgrade. Android Headlines shared images of what the new earbuds could look like, suggesting they’ll come in four colors: Charcoal, Porcelain, Aloe, and Hot Pink. The speaker grilles could be slightly larger and the wingtips less pronounced, and the case could be a bit bulkier. But overall, the report suggests mostly modest updates.

As always, CNET will be on site starting August 13 to bring you live updates.