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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Made by Google 2025 — Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4 and what else could appear
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A date's been set for the next Made by Google event. Now it's just a matter of figuring out which hardware will be appearing at the annual showcase for the company's latest releases. Google sent out invites for the August 20 event last week, marking the second year in a row that Google's launch event would be held in the summer. Previously, Google held its product launches in early October, so that new phones, smart watches and other gear would be on hand for the holiday shopping season. The event takes place at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. BST on August 20, with Google holding the launch in New York. There's no details yet on a Made by Google live stream, though we'd expect that you'll be able to watch all the product news on Google's YouTube channel. As to what the company plans to announce at Made by Google, there's not a lot of mystery as to potential product launches. New Pixel phones always seem to be the centerpiece of Google's hardware event, and there are enough rumors about the Pixel 10 — including teasers from Google itself — to suggest that a launch is imminent. The timing of Google's August 20 event would also seem to line up with a Pixel Watch release, as Google readies an update to its smartwatch lineup. There's also talk of new accessories at Made by Google as well as a few surprise reveals. We're now less than a month away from Made by Google 2025. Here's a look at all the possible announcements that we know of right now. Check back for updates as we get closer to the event itself. Google Pixel 10 The standard Pixel 10 phone could be the biggest announcement at Made by Google, as it appears to be the recipient of the most significant changes. Specifically, rumors point to the entry-level flagship gaining a dedicated telephoto lens after Google previously restricted that feature to its Pro phones. Renders for the Pixel 10 certainly show off a third rear lens, though rumors suggest it won't match the resolution of the 48MP zoom camera on the Pro phones. Nevertheless, adding a telephoto lens would put the Pixel on par with the Galaxy S25, another phone in the Pixel's price range that offers a zoom camera. The Pixel 10's ultrawide camera could also turn to a lesser sensor than the one inside in the Pixel 9. As for other changes, we're expecting a Tensor G5 chip that ushers in new AI capabilities. Google's silicon might be moving to a 3nm process, which would mean a boost in performance and power efficiency over the 4nm Tensor G4, though another rumor posits that the G5 will also be a 4nm chipset. While the Pixel 9a dropped Google's distinctive camera bar, that feature seems to be returning based on renders of the Pixel 10. We're once again expecting a 6.3-inch display. Google dropped its own Pixel 10 teaser ahead of the August 20 hardware event, and the back of the phone in Google's image is consistent with all of these rumors — including the probability of a third rear camera appearing on that phone. Google Pixel 10 Pro models Besides the Pixel 10, expect a new batch of Pro models, with Google tipped to feature the same sizes as last year. That would mean a 6.3-inch Pixel 10 Pro, a 6.8-inch Pixel 10 Pro XL and a Pixel 10 Pro Fold with a foldable display similar to the design of the just-announced Galaxy Z Fold 7. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold's cover display could be larger, even if the main screen remains at 8 inches. One display change set for the Pro models could be improved Pulse with Modulation Dimming, a change that would combat eye strain. Like the standard Pixel 10, the Pro models are expected to turn to the Tensor G5 chipset, with the added bonus of a vapor cooling chamber to help performance. Google could also be lining up larger batteries for all three Pro models, addressing the longevity gap between Google's Pixel phones and leading flagships from Apple and Samsung. Google Pixel Watch 4 Where Pixel phones debut, Pixel Watches often follow. The 2024 Made by Google hardware event saw the Pixel Watch 3 join the Pixel 9 announcement, so we wouldn't be surprised if the Pixel Watch 4 debuts alongside the Pixel 10 phones. We could be surprised by new features, though as Pixel Watch 4 rumors haven't told us much about what to expect. Leaked renders have hinted at a thicker device that offers thinner bezels. The 41mm and 45mm sizes that debuted with the Pixel Watch 3 are set to return. Other details have hinted at additional buttons and wireless charging support. And we'd count on the Pixel Watch 4 introducing new health and fitness tracking features to make the device a more appealing alternative to the Fitbit business Google is slowly winding down. Google Pixel Buds 2A The Pixel Buds A-Series debuted in 2021 as a lower-cost version of Google's Pixel Bud wireless earbuds. A sequel could be coming at Made by Google in August, with a leak earlier this month promising new colors for what's being called the Pixel Buds 2a. A new color shade has also been tipped for the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Apart from the new colors, there's been no rumors about new features for the earbuds, though leaked pricing indicates a €40 price hike in Europe from the current Pixel Buds A-Series. Android 16 The new version of Google's phone software arrived earlier than usual this year, meaning that the Pixel 10 phones will almost certainly ship with Android 16 pre-installed. The only question is whether a new software interface will arrive with it. Google previewed Material 3 Expressive in May, showing off the fluid and bouncy look along with added personalization features. At the time, Google said the interface update would show up on software "later this year," and the August 20 Made by Google date would certainly fall in that description, even if the event figures to primarily focus on hardware. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. More from Tom's Guide Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold specs just leaked — and it beats Galaxy Z Fold 7 in 2 big ways Best Android phones iPhone vs Galaxy vs Pixel: Which phone is the winner of the Tom's Guide AI Phone Face-Off?
The Verge
4 days ago
- The Verge
I tried Gemini on the Pixel Watch. Here's what it's like
I'm just getting acquainted with Gemini on the Pixel Watch I'm wearing when it tells me that there's a kind of pastry called 'nun's farts.' This relationship is off to a good start. 'Nun's farts' was a totally appropriate response, by the way. I'd asked it for a list of pastries with silly names, prompted by a question from my 3-year-old. But my first reaction — right after 'That's hilarious!' — was 'I wonder if that's true?' Which sort of highlights the problem with having AI on your wrist. Google has just released an update for Wear OS that enables Gemini Assistant on smart watches for the first time. I figured I'd have to faff around with software and app updates to get it on the Pixel Watch 2 that I use. Surprisingly, it downloaded automatically, announcing itself with a notification. I've gotten used to having Gemini at my disposal whenever I'm using an Android phone As problematic and hallucination-prone as AI assistants are, I've gotten used to having Gemini at my disposal whenever I'm using an Android phone. I don't ask it to plan my vacations or help me shop for shoes, which are the use cases AI companies seem most obsessed with. But I do find it useful for a certain kind of question — something a little more complex than one that can be answered by a straightforward Google search. I've also started noticing that I tend to have 'Gemini questions' when I don't have easy access to Gemini, like in the car or when I'm in the kitchen and my phone is in another room. I guess those days are over, because now I've got Gemini literally attached to my wrist, even when I sleep. Not creepy at all! I started with a question I was pretty sure I knew the answer to but asked anyway: 'Do I really have to scrub this sweet potato if I'm just going to peel it?' My husband yelled in the affirmative from the other room, and Gemini gave me a short answer to the same effect. Okay, okay, I get it. Gemini handled another line of questioning pretty well, too: 'Where should I get coffee around here?' It recommended a long list of shops, with two of my favorites at the top. When I prompted it to help me navigate to the closest one, it fired up Google Maps as directed. It also correctly identified a 'fancy, third-wave coffee shop' when I asked for such a recommendation in another neighborhood. Job well done. Calendaring — one of my favorite jobs to give AI — was more mixed. Gemini can add a new calendar event easily enough, and it found the details of my next flight when I asked. But for some reason it insists that there's nothing on my calendar tomorrow, even though there definitely is. It also doesn't seem to have access to events on someone else's calendar that's been shared with me, which is just an extension of the eternal struggle of living with multiple Google Calendars. Gemini didn't do so well with the ferry schedule. I asked when the next ferry would leave downtown Seattle for Bainbridge Island, and it gave me an answer that was, oh, 35 minutes wrong. That's not something I'd normally rely on Gemini for, but when you use Gemini on your watch that's kind of your only option. Working with such a small screen and no web browser, there's no easy way to verify or contextualize what Gemini is telling you from the watch itself. Aside from a little fine print that says 'Gemini can make mistakes, so double check it,' you have to put a lot of trust in a technology that is known to make things up. Of course, your phone is usually around somewhere even if you're talking to Gemini on your watch, and all of your conversations with the AI are available in the Gemini phone app's history. Assuming your mobile device isn't far away, it's not hard to grab it and double check what's being said. But given how few people actually click through to the sources on AI summaries for web searches, I'm not confident that everyone's going to go to the trouble. You have to put a lot of trust in a technology that is known to make things up I am sure of one thing, whether or not I want to admit it: I'm going to use Gemini on my watch a lot. I'm already used to having AI available to answer certain kinds of low-stakes questions, and having constant access to it will probably spur me to ask even more of it. I like to think that I'm disciplined enough to double-check sources when it really matters. Maybe those are famous last words. I don't think I'm alone in wanting this kind of convenience. When I started using my watch with the regular Google Assistant to ask simple questions — the ones you can answer with a basic web search — my tech-averse husband took notice. Now he says 'Ask your watch' whenever he has a question about something and his phone is out of reach. Once you realize you can get certain kinds of questions answered without lifting a finger, you start to notice those questions more often and actually ask them. Just double check that ferry schedule, though. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Allison Johnson Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All AI Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Gadgets Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Google Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. 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Hans India
5 days ago
- Hans India
Google Pixel Watch 4 to Debut on August 20 with Faster Charging and Major Design Upgrades
The much-anticipated Google Pixel Watch 4 is set to make its official debut on August 20, and early leaks suggest it could be one of the most practical upgrades the series has seen yet. Although Google has kept official details under wraps, new reports have given fans a clearer idea of what to expect—starting with a completely reworked charging system and a focus on making repairs less of a headache. According to fresh information from Android Authority, the Pixel Watch 4 will come in two sizes—41mm and 45mm—giving buyers more flexibility when picking the right fit for their wrist. But it's the new charging setup that's grabbing the spotlight this time around. Unlike its predecessors, which used rear-mounted charging pins, the Pixel Watch 4 ditches that setup altogether. Instead, Google has introduced a new side-mounted charging solution, placing two metal contacts on the left side of the watch—directly opposite the digital crown. This small indentation replaces the older back-mounted connectors, leaving the rear side of the watch smooth and uninterrupted. This design shift does more than just tidy up the look. By freeing up the back panel, Google has made room for a larger and improved sensor array, inherited from the Pixel Watch 3, while also boosting how fast the watch can recharge. Early reports suggest the Pixel Watch 4 will support charging speeds up to 25% faster than previous models—good news for anyone who's tired of waiting for their smartwatch to top up before they head out the door. Another thoughtful perk? The side-mounted contacts mean the watch can rest on its side while charging. Whether it's on a nightstand or your desk at work, you'll get a clear view of your battery status at a glance—a subtle but practical improvement that daily users will likely appreciate. However, there's a trade-off. The new charging design means older Pixel Watch chargers won't work with this latest version. Instead, buyers will need to use the fresh dock included in the box. As with other Google products, the Pixel Watch 4 won't come with a USB-C adapter either, but any standard 5W USB-C charger will get the job done. Google's tweaks aren't limited to charging alone. The company is also making moves to improve the Pixel Watch's historically poor repairability. Previous generations were infamously difficult, if not impossible, to repair. This year, the rear housing will be removable for the first time, letting technicians access the internals more easily for basic fixes. The relocated charging contacts made this improvement possible, marking a clear step forward in user-friendly design. What once looked like a minor design update is shaping up to be a meaningful overhaul. Between the faster charging times, more convenient bedside ergonomics, and better repair options, the Pixel Watch 4 could finally deliver the balance of sleek design and everyday practicality that Pixel fans have long been waiting for.
Android Authority
5 days ago
- Android Authority
Why I love (and hate) the Pixel Watch 4's utterly bizarre new charger
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority A leaked render surfaced yesterday showing the upcoming Google Pixel Watch 4's new charging mechanism, and it's safe to say that it received a lot of gut reactions from us here at Android Authority. From '… interesting,' to 'I strongly dislike that,' to a clear 'I hate this,' my colleagues' thoughts weren't all that positive, but I took one look at it and… liked it?! I guess. There's no denying that the contraption looks bizarre and unlike most smartwatch chargers we've seen in recent years. It certainly doesn't resemble the Pixel Watch 1, 2, or 3 chargers that I've used, nor does it look anything like the Galaxy Watch, One Plus Watch, or Apple Watch chargers. But with that new design come many net positives, and some clear negatives, too. How do you feel about the Pixel Watch 4's side charger? 403 votes I like it! 38 % I hate it! 20 % I'm indifferent 20 % I don't know yet 21 % The Pixel Watch's charging is terrible; this could fix it Every time I've tried to charge my Pixel Watch (1, 2, or 3) on its charger, I've hit a real snag. The watch, with the included rubber band, doesn't really like staying flat on any surface; it tends to bend up. If I'm in a hurry, this will result in the watch flopping on its side, with the cable sticking up. It looks so awkward and unsteady that I end up flipping the watch back on its display to make sure the cable stays put and doesn't get yanked away by an errant gesture. I'm not comfortable rubbing my glass watch on any surface, even my apparently clean desk — who knows how many dust particles are hiding there — but this face-down position has been the most stable way of charging a Pixel Watch for three generations now. And if you have any other one-piece, no-buckle watch band, such as the Pixel Watch Stretch Band, this is practically the only way you can charge your watch without detaching the strap every day. I always set out to charge my Pixel Watch with its screen up, but end up with it sideways or flopped down on my desk. The rumored Pixel Watch 4's side charger fixes that by design. The watch no longer has to be forced to lie flat, which it can't, nor will it flop back on its screen. It can stand sideways and should remain stable like that because the charger holds it in place. I appreciate that improvement. There are more advantages to a side charger Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Switching to a side charger should also bring more benefits to the Pixel Watch 4. For one, you don't need to buy a third-party dock anymore. The charger is the dock; it's designed to hold up the watch instead of letting it lie flat. So that's a $10-20 savings for those who buy docks for their smartwatches. Two, the watch's display remains visible while charging, and you can set it up to face you. The leaked render also seems to imply that Google has finally set up auto-rotate on the charging screen, so you can finally see the time and percentage in the correct orientation. (Those who bought docks for previous Pixel Watch models know the struggle of the sideways charging screen, as shown in the image above.) The side charger could be a great dock, transform the watch into a secondary glanceable display, and make it more repairable. What's not to love? So you could use this setup as a bedside clock if you charge your watch when you go to bed or keep an eye on it during the day when it's at your desk. Perhaps one of my biggest pet peeves with the current Pixel Watch 3 is that I leave it on the charger for too long — mostly because I lay it screen down and can't see what percentage it's at — so seeing the charging level head-on should help me take it off the charger sooner. Three, the leaked render shows an upcoming alarm, so I'm curious to know if Google has implemented more functions on the charging screen. Will we see timers? A missed notification counter? Music playback? After all, Google is making the always-on display on Wear OS 6 more usable, so it could just as well borrow those modifications for the charging screen. Finally, and most importantly, this new charging mechanism should make the Pixel Watch 4 more repairable than its predecessors. Previous Pixel Watch models were basically destined for a landfill when something went wrong because they were impossible to open and repair due to their charging pins. Moving the pins to the side apparently fixes that. I'm not completely sold on this new charger, though Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I really can't believe that in four years, Google is getting ready to change the Pixel Watch's charging mechanism three times already. That is incredibly inconsistent, especially when you consider that the Apple Watch Series 10 is still backwards compatible with the first Apple Watch's charger from 2015. And we wonder why we can't have nice accessories in the Android/Pixel world! I'm sure every accessory maker is throwing their hands in the air now and wondering if it's worth going back to the drawing board and making yet another new set of third-party chargers, pucks, and 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 chargers for the Pixel Watch 4. It took three whole years for someone to make a decent 3-in-1 charger for the Pixel ecosystem, and soon I won't be able to use that anymore because my Pixel Watch 4 won't be compatible with it. Meanwhile, accessory brands have been making chargers, docks, pucks, and stands for the Apple Watch for 10 years, and they all still work with the latest model. Not to mention e-waste… Google can't tell me it's worried about the planet and then make a bunch of proprietary chargers and cables irrelevant and destined for the garbage bin for the third time in four years! That's senseless. Switching the Pixel Watch's charging mechanism three times in four years is madness. Third-party accessory makers and Google's green initiatives should both weep. I also reserve judgment on this new charger until I use it. Will it be stable enough, or will the watch topple over? Will it charge it quickly and dissipate heat well enough, or will we return to the first-gen Pixel Watch's slow and hot charging issue? And finally, I'm certainly not a fan of seeing Google adopt another proprietary charging approach. I just wish we had a universal standard for smartwatches, like we do with USB-C for phones. And in the absence of that, I'd want Google to separate the charging puck from the cable like OnePlus has done with the Watch 3. This creates less e-waste, allows me to use any USB-C cable I have to charge the Pixel Watch 4, including shorter cables for less mess at my desk and easier carrying in my backpack. We'll know more about all of this come August 20 when Google announces its new Watch 4 officially, so until then, I can only hope that Google has thought about the negatives of this charging change as much as it has worked on its positives. At the very least, separate the charger and cable, Google; it's the only logical step here.
GSM Arena
5 days ago
- GSM Arena
Upcoming Pixel Watch 4 to feature an updated charging dock
The upcoming Pixel Watch 4 will feature a new charger design for the series, according to the sources at Android Headlines. According to the latest report, the Pixel Watch 4 will need to be placed sideways into its charging dock. As we have seen from previous leaks, the new watch has a speaker and a docking mechanism on the side opposite to the crown. We can now assume that the new charger attaches into the two slots next to the speaker to charge the watch. The previous Pixel Watch models featured the charging connectors on the back of the watch. However, the leaked image for Pixel Watch 4 shows no contact patches on the back, which could also have suggested a wireless charger. It seems Google has gone with a simpler approach and simply moved the charging connectors to the side. As an advantage, you can also see the watch face while the watch is charging on your bedside table. Moreover, the Pixel Watch 4 is said to charge 25% faster than its predecessor. The charger design is the latest in a series of leaks around Google's upcoming wearable. We already know what it looks like, and that it will come in a 41mm and a 45mm variant. The displays are said to go up to 3000 nits and that it will seemingly use the same chipset as the Pixel Watch 3. Prices are expected to start at €399 for the 41mm variant and €449 for the 45mm variant. The Pixel Watch 4 will be revealed alongside the Pixel 10 family. Source
