Lastly, it’s right here. Google’s huge {hardware} press occasion kicks off later at the moment, and it appears to be like to be an virtually fully Pixel-based affair, with extra telephones than ever.
First, the Pixel 9 and 9 Professional will likely be straight-up successors to the Pixel 8 and eight Professional. Rumors recommend Google can even introduce a Pixel 9 Professional XL, with a bigger display screen. We’re anticipating all three telephones to have a redesigned substantial digicam module — the Pixel 9 is 50MP extensive and 48MP ultrawide lenses — and Google could 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 ‘Professional’ moniker, however will it’s even pricier this yr?
Count on to listen to extra about Gemini, Google’s AI-powered assistant, and Android 15. The corporate has already stated Gemini will likely 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 ensure, you possibly can watch and skim together with our liveblog or comply with the Made By Google YouTube channel—or each!
We must also have hands-on impressions of every thing Google lets us get our grubby paws on. The occasion kicks off at the moment 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 knowledgeable, Sam Rutherford, made the Pixel Fold his fundamental 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 screen on account of a number of drops on a tile flooring, the larger (foldable!) show has remained undamaged. The Pixel Fold is rather a lot harder than we thought it could be.
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Crew shooter Impasse is racing up the charts.
Valve’s subsequent recreation, 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 this can be a gentle launch of some variety. Reportedly in improvement since 2018, the sport is a aggressive MOBA shooter, billed as “the following Dota” by veteran Valve reporter Tyler McVicker.
The large query: The place’s my invite to play?
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