Unlike past years, Google is likely to launch more than one smartphone in its Pixel 9 series this year, including a foldable device.
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Harsh Shivam New Delhi
Google is set to unveil its Pixel 9 series of smartphones at its “Made by Google” event on August 13. Through a teaser video released by the company alongside the event date announcement, Google revealed that the next-generation Pixel smartphone will be the centerpiece of the event. The preview also showcased a silhouette of the upcoming smartphone. Here’s everything to expect from the Pixel 9 series.
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Unlike past years, Google is likely to launch more than one smartphone in the Pixel 9 series this year. In addition to the standard Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, we could see the Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold smartphones joining the series.
According to reports, the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are likely to feature the same-sized displays, but the XL model will have a larger screen. Google is also expected to incorporate a book-style foldable smartphone, the Pixel Fold, into its flagship series, which will be rebranded as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
design
The Pixel 9 series of smartphones are expected to have a significant change in design. Judging from the previews released by Google, it seems likely that the Pixel 9 will adopt a flat frame design instead of the curved frame seen on the previous generation devices. Apart from the new frame design, the Pixel 9 series of smartphones are expected to have a floating island-style camera module that is separated from the frame, unlike the camera visor design of the Pixel 8 series.
According to media reports, images of a pink variant of the standard Pixel 9 smartphone have surfaced online. Reports suggest that the Pixel 9 smartphone may come in new vibrant color options, possibly including a pink color called “Peony.”
AI Features
Google Pixel smartphones are known for featuring Google’s latest and exclusive software features. This is expected to continue with the Pixel 9 series. According to a report by Android Authority, Google will offer a mix of existing and new features with the Pixel 9 series. According to the report, the smartphones will feature Google AI features such as Gemini AI assistant and Circle to Search, both of which are already available on some devices. However, the Pixel 9 will introduce three new AI features, including the Add Me feature, which is expected to be a more refined version of the Best Take feature. The smartphones will also get a new “Studio” app or service, which could be an all-in-one AI image generator and editor, similar to Apple’s recently announced Image Playground.
The most notable feature will reportedly be the Pixel Screenshots feature, which is expected to be similar to Microsoft Recall on the Copilot+ PC platform. Unlike Recall, which captures everything on a user’s screen and generates a searchable timeline, Pixel Screenshot will take a more privacy-focused approach. The feature is said to offer the same concise timeline, but will only include screenshots that the user has taken and authorized the feature to be used.
screen
After adopting Samsung’s “Actua” displays for its Pixel 8 series smartphones, Google is likely to turn to Samsung again. According to a report from 9To5Google, the Pixel 9 series smartphones will use the same OLED panels that Samsung is manufacturing for Apple’s next-generation iPhone series. The improved Samsung “M14” OLED panel expected to be featured on the Pixel 9 smartphones is expected to be brighter and more durable than the current generation displays.