Google Surprises With Early Pixel 9 Series and Pixel Watch 3 Launch Set for August 13 - How to Watch Live

Google has confirmed out of the blue that it will unveil the Pixel 9 series and Pixel Watch 3 on August 13, 2024. This announcement comes two months earlier than the usual October launch schedule.

The event will take place at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California, marking a departure from the traditional New York City venue.

What's New in the Pixel 9 Series?

The Pixel 9 lineup will feature four models: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

• Pixel 9: This base model will sport a 6.03-inch display.
• Pixel 9 Pro: Slightly larger, the Pixel 9 Pro will come with a 6.3-inch screen.
• Pixel 9 Pro XL: The largest of the standard phones, the Pixel 9 Pro XL will feature a 6.7-inch display and 16GB of RAM.
• Pixel 9 Pro Fold: This foldable variant will have a 6.4-inch outer screen and a 7.9-inch inner foldable display, an upgrade from the previous Pixel Fold's 7.6-inch inner display and 5.8-inch outer screen.

All Pixel 9 models will likely be powered by the next-generation Tensor G4 processor, ensuring smooth performance and advanced AI capabilities. The Pixel 9 Pro XL might even come with a whopping 16GB of RAM.

Pixel Watch 3: Bigger and (Potentially) Better

The Pixel Watch 3 is expected to maintain the 1.2-inch screen size seen in previous versions. A new addition, the Pixel Watch 3 XL, could feature a larger 1.45-inch display and a thicker body, measuring 45mm x 45mm x 13.89mm. Both models are expected to include larger batteries and possibly new color options, such as Porcelain.

How to Watch the Event

The event will begin at 10 am PT (10:30 pm IST) and can be watched live on YouTube and the Google Store website.

Availability

The Pixel 9 series is expected to go on sale on August 13th in the US, with an August 14th launch date for India confirmed by Google India on X (previously Twitter).