Google Pixel 9 launch: Where to watch and what to expect

The Google Pixel 9 series is hours away and the brand expected to drop some of the biggest launches of the year later today. The new Google Pixel smartphones are expected to come with improved performance, better cameras, and more AI features than ever before.

Ahead of the launch event kicking off, here’s everything you need to know about the event, the new Android phones, and what to expect from them.

Google Pixel 9 launch event: Where and when to watch it

The Google Pixel 9 launch event kicks off in California on Tuesday, August 13. In India, the timing translates to 10:30pm on the evening of August 13. The event will be streamed live on the Google YouTube channel, but you can also watch the stream in the embedded link below when the event starts at 10:30pm tonight.

Google Pixel 9: What to expect?

Not much about the Google Pixel 9 series has been officially revealed. However, leaks have suggested that the phones will feature a similar design to the 8 series, and a new Pro model could sport a new camera module on the back.

The phones are also likely to be powered by a new chip that will succeed the Tensor G3 from last year, with more optimisation and efficiency for AI tasks. The new chip may also enable more complex computational photography features that the Google Pixel series is known for.

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Google also previously confirmed that it will launch a new foldable phone to succeed the Google Pixel Fold, which could come with updated specifications. The phone, now dubbed the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, suggests Google’s foldable phones will now be a part of the number series and may also get a refresh annually. Lastly, we may also see Google drop some new accessories including a new smartwatch, alongside the phones.

Of course, all of this is just based on leaks (which are often wrong) and some speculations on our part, so we suggest you take this information with a grain of salt. More official specifications, along with the Google Pixel 9 price and availability details are expected to be revealed during the event later tonight.