If you missed the ‘Made by Google 2024’ event, don’t worry, because here at Andro4all we have been keeping a close eye on everything that Google presented to us in Mountain View… And here you have the best summary!
There has been a rush this summer of 2024 for the giants of the ‘tech’ industry. In fact, if Samsung had brought forward its Unpacked several weeks compared to last year 2023, from Mountain View, they have doubled that bet and anticipated the launch of the new family made by Google 2024 so much that the truth is that not even Android 15 was ready yet.
Thus, for the first time in history, the launch of the new Pixel smartphones in the “9” series will not be accompanied by a new version of the Android operating system, which will obviously arrive later, starting first with these Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold that we have learned about today.
Don’t worry if you’re overwhelmed by so many devices, because we know that following these events is always quite difficult, especially because of the schedules and in this case because of the time difference between California and Europe. Here at GEARRICE, we have been keeping a close eye on all the news that Google was presenting in Mountain View, so to help with the follow-up, we now bring you the great compilation that you were all looking for with all the best of the event made by Google 2024 in which we have met, no less, than up to 6 devices.
Would you like to join us to review everything? Well, let’s get started…
- The conference of the event made by Google 2024, in video
- Here are all the new features from Google for this 2024 academic year
- Google Pixel 9
- Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Google Pixel Watch 3
- Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
- More details…
The conference of the event made by Google 2024, on video
Here are all the new features from Google for this 2024 academic year
Google Pixel 9
Meeting expectations, Google is revamping the design of its Pixel smartphones in 2024 to modernize it, abandoning the iconic horizontal protrusion on the back that will now not occupy edge to edge, becoming an elliptical hump where all the sensors and photographic hardware of the device continue to be concentrated.
In this Pixel 9, the screen is now larger, 6.24 inches, with a new Tensor G4 chipset that remains at 4 nanometers and extra RAM now reaching up to 12 GB.
The cameras are also improved with new sensors, the main one being 50 megapixels while maintaining the commitment to image processing and added value through software, which will present more tricks and functionalities now taking advantage of the benefits of AI.
This new Google Pixel 9 is now available in Spain starting at 899 euros, provided we opt for the 128 GB storage model. It can be purchased in four colors: Peony Pink, Pastel Green, Porcelain and Obsidian .
In the case of the Pro model of the Pixel 9 family, the truth is that Google has designed its most premium phones to date with identical aesthetics and two sizes, 6.2 or 6.7 inches, to reach all types of audiences without exceptions.
The Actua Display OLED screens raise the bar with more brightness and LTPO technology, letting the hardware shine too, updated with Google’s Tensor G4 chip and no less than 16 GB of RAM, necessary to bring Gemini to life with memory to spare.
The camera system is also the most advanced yet on a Google Pixel phone, adopting the 50-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GNK sensor that will be accompanied by a telephoto (48 MP) and ultra-wide-angle (48 MP) lens, featuring the same software improvements as the Pixel 9 with many AI-based embellishments.
The two models, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, will be available in four colors: Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Lichen Green, and Obsidian. Prices start at €1,099 for the smaller 128GB version, rising by €100 for each memory configuration if you go for the “XL” model.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google’s second foldable iteration maintains the form factor that has so convinced the market, thus differentiating itself from the Samsung option that is the big star here. Its external design is smaller, with a much more comfortable and not-so-stretched 20:9 format that allows it to be used as a “normal” mobile when closed. When opened, we find an 8-inch screen that is practically square, and which is the widest diagonal of the entire foldable market.
The construction has been improved to become more durable, now with IPx8 certification, while the hardware has obviously also been updated with the Google Tensor G4 chip and 16 GB of RAM, also offering us a generous battery given the design, which reaches up to 4,650 mAh.
The main sensor is 48 megapixels, with a 10.8 MP telephoto lens and a 10.5 MP ultra-wide angle. In addition, there are two 10-megapixel cameras for the front and interior.
The firmware has also been updated to take better advantage of the large-format display, now with native multi-screen and improved multitasking that allows you to drag and drop elements between applications, or use apps while making video calls with Google Meet.
The big problem with this Pixel 9 Pro Fold is that its launch is limited once again, with only a few countries among which Spain is not included. It can be purchased from $1,799 in Obsidian and Porcelain colors.
Google Pixel Watch 3
Without any fuss, Google has also updated its smartwatch, maintaining the iconic circular design and materials, with glass and aluminum being the protagonists of this Pixel Watch 3, which will be available in 41 and 45-millimeter case sizes.
In this case, the big improvement is in the screen, now with Actua OLED and LTPO technology with variable refresh rate between 1 and 60 hertz, seeking to save maximum energy when we are in Always-On-Display mode.
The chipset is the same as the previous model, the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1, although this time Google has accompanied it with a Cortex-M33 co-processor that will take care of basic tasks while saving as much energy as possible. All this to offer the maximum autonomy of a Pixel Watch in its entire history.
There are also new recovery and cardio fitness indicators, new advanced running features with an AI-powered coach, while Fitbit Premium users can enjoy performance-enhancing recommendations and many more parameters.
This year, Google is also announcing a deeper integration of its Pixel Watch into the entire ecosystem, allowing users to view the mobile camera in streaming to take photos, control the Nest devices in our home and even any Google TV through a remote control application.
The Google Pixel Watch 3 is available from 399 euros in various versions and colors, depending on whether you choose Wi-Fi or LTE connectivity and the size of 41 or 45 millimeters. The most expensive model will cost 549 euros, with 45 millimeters and 4G LTE.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Finally, these Pixel Buds Pro 2 complete Google’s 2024 catalogue by updating themselves with a much more comfortable design and a more careful fit. They are lighter and smaller, up to 27% more than their predecessors, now featuring a stabilizer designed to improve support when doing sports or any other activity that requires more movement.
Google also boasts its Silent Seal 2.0 technology, being able to cancel a wider variety of sounds and thus offering one of the most advanced active noise cancellations on the market, with Google quantifying it as twice as effective compared to the first-generation Pixel Buds Pro.
Battery life is also increased, with up to 8 hours of continuous playback via Bluetooth and up to 30 more hours using the charging case, which also offers a fast charging system.
The headphones integrate perfectly with Gemini, something we expected, obviously, being available in four colors ( Porcelain, Lichen Green, Pastel Green and Peony Pink ) at a price of 249 euros.
More details…
It wasn’t just gadgets that the guys and girls at Google talked about this afternoon in California, so here’s all the additional information and news we were able to discover during the main event organized by Google’s hardware division:
- Android and Gemini news coming to your mobile soon
- Tensor G4: Everything you need to know about the Google Pixel 9 processor
- Satellite SOS debuts on Android with the Google Pixel 9
- Recall (or something like it) comes to Android: the new Pixels allow you to search in screenshots with AI