A summary of what's expected to be announced at 'Made by Google 2024,' including the Pixel 9, a new foldable smartphone, and the Gemini.

Technology media TechCrunch has compiled a list of products and software that are expected to be announced at Google's new product announcement event, '

https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/21/made-by-google-2024-pixel-9-gemini-a-new-foldable-and-other-things-to-expect-from-the-event/

◆Smartphones in the Gemini era
Google will hold its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2024, in May 2024. The central role at this event was clearly played by Gemini, the AI model developed by Google. At Google I/O 2024, Google announced new features for Gemini, including ' Gems ,' and a lightweight model called ' Gemini Flash .'

TechCrunch points out that Google intentionally tried to keep information about consumer hardware away from Google I/O 2024, and in fact, the Pixel 8a, a budget-oriented entry-level model, was announced just before Google I/O 2024. It's worth noting that most of the AI features for Android haven't been released for the Pixel series.

Pre-orders for 'Google Pixel 8a' with built-in AI assistant Gemini begin - GIGAZINE

Rival Apple announced its own personal AI, Apple Intelligence , at WWDC24 held in June 2024. Apple Intelligence takes the approach of processing as much as possible on the device, but Google also announced an update to make Gemini Nano, a multimodal AI capable of on-device processing, available on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a shortly after WWDC24.

Google adds generative AI 'Gemini Nano' to Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a, announces support for external displays and car collision detection on Pixel Watch 2 - GIGAZINE

TechCrunch points out that Google will take this policy a step further and announce 'smartphones made for Gemini.' In fact, Google has posted on its Made by Google account, 'Smartphones made for the Gemini era. They can do a lot. They can easily replace your old phone,' and 'Foldable phones made for the Gemini era. Out with the old. In with the new.' These posts promote the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

A phone built for the Gemini era.
It can do a lot—even let your old phone down easy.

Learn more and sign up for #MadeByGoogle updates: https://t.co/PUmAUi4YBe pic.twitter.com/I3EEXOkq3I

— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) July 18, 2024

A foldable phone built for the Gemini era.
Out with the old. In with the Fold.

Learn more and sign up for #MadeByGoogle updates: https://t.co/7zTWktAvWk pic.twitter.com/UZDudLiUWB

— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) July 18, 2024

Google has named its foldable smartphone 'Pixel 9 Pro Fold' instead of 'Pixel Fold 2.' This means that the Pixel 9 series, which Google will announce at Made by Google 2024, is expected to consist of four models: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. By naming the successor to the Pixel Fold, released in 2023, 'Pixel 9 Pro Fold,' Google appears to be treating its foldable smartphones as official high-end models in the Pixel series. All Pixel 9 series models are expected to feature Google's latest chip, the Tensor G4, and the latest operating system, Android 15.

Documents submitted by Google to regulators have already revealed what the Pixel 9 series devices will look like.

Photos of all four Google Pixel 9 models coming in 2024 revealed in regulatory filings - GIGAZINE

◆Android 15
Among the key features expected to appear in Android 15 are improved multitasking and satellite communication capabilities . TechCrunch points out that other privacy-related features include a type of incognito mode that adds authentication requirements for sensitive information. Additionally, Android's power management feature, Doze , is expected to be updated to improve battery life.

◆Google Assistant
'It's clear through the past few Gemini updates that Google wants its own generative AI to eventually take over Android's most urgent tasks,' TechCrunch points out. However, it's unclear whether Gemini will upgrade Google's existing voice-activated assistant, Google Assistant, or replace it with a completely new AI assistant.

◆Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2
Since acquiring Fitbit in 2020 , Google has been making aggressive moves in the wearables field, and is expected to announce the Pixel Watch 3 at Made by Google 2024. Rumors and leaks about what kind of smartwatch the Pixel Watch 3 will be are summarized in the article below.

Google Pixel Watch 3 will be available in two models, 41mm and 45mm, with the bezel width reduced to approximately 4.5mm, the screen brightness increased to 2000nit, and it is reported that it supports ultra-wideband wireless systems - GIGAZINE

TechCrunch also predicts that Google will release the Pixel Buds Pro 2 as the latest model of wireless earbuds.