The Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 are expected to be unveiled during the Made by Google event today. The fact that Google hasn’t exactly been keeping the upcoming phones and wristwatch under wraps is no surprise to Pixel enthusiasts.
In reality, we already know a good deal of the information that will be revealed, including the names of the gadgets, how they seem, and that they probably have some AI features. Is it true that no one needs rumors? The Google Pixel presentation this morning had the impression of being more of a fill-in than a true unveiling.
What to expect at the Made by Google event in 2023 and how to watch the Pixel 8 debut live are detailed below.
How to watch Google’s Pixel event
Google hosts an event every year in October to introduce the newest Pixel devices, as it has done for a number of years. On Wednesday, October 4, at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT, 3 p.m. BST, and 1 a.m. AEST), there will be the annual Made by Google event. It will be streamed on Google’s YouTube channel and will be hosted in New York for invited press. The Tech Fun will be present at the event to cover any more announcements made by Google as well as the unveilings of the new phones and wristwatches.
The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
“Meet the new Pixel phones, featuring the most technologically advanced Pixel cameras yet, and Google AI to help you do more, even faster.”
On Google’s website, the new Pixel 8 and 8 Pro have that as their tagline. In certain ways, the Pixel phone has always embraced AI and machine learning, but this tease clearly implies more. And perhaps as a result, Google’s bold previews primarily highlight how the new phones appear rather than showcasing their functional capabilities.
Kamila Wojciechowska released a video that was allegedly leaked by 91mobiles showing off new camera functions that are allegedly powered by “Google AI controlled by you.” As well as night mode photo processing in extremely low light, and increased acoustic isolation for video recording, an improved video stabilization function called Video Boost is highlighted. The movie shows a photo of individuals on a merry-go-round, and then someone swaps out their hazy heads with sharp in-focus counterparts, all while using a Pixel 8—this is arguably the video’s most bizarre element. Consider me interested if this is Google AI.
The Pixel 8 will be the smaller of the two, as with past Google phones, and only the Pixel 8 Pro will have a telephoto camera, aside from AI. The phones are displayed in Google’s teaser video in two colors: carnation pink and white. Both Pixels appear to have had almost all right angles rounded off. Both phones look taller and slimmer than their predecessors, with more rounded edges.
On 91mobiles, Wojciechowska also published leaked information on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro (as did dependable tipper Evan Blass on X). The main 48-megapixel camera on both phones appears to be identical, but everything else is different. The Pixel 8 sports a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera compared to the 50-megapixel one on the 8 Pro, which will include a new macro focus option, according to the specifications. Both devices offer a 10.5 megapixel selfie camera, but the 8 Pro’s has autofocus as opposed to the Pixel 8’s fixed focus. Like other professional models, the 8 Pro sports a third rear camera with a telephoto lens and a 5x optical zoom.
The Pixel 8 appears to have a 6.2-inch screen, which is less than the 6.3-inch screen on the Pixel 7. The refresh rate of the Pixel 8’s screen has increased from 90Hz to 120Hz. Both phones are anticipated to include Google’s Tensor G3 processor.
The possibility that the Pixel 8 Pro may include a built-in thermometer is perhaps the most intriguing. Another video leak on 91mobiles (in collaboration with Wojciechowski) claims that the 8 Pro will allow you to take your temperature. Although the video has been removed, a contactless thermometer would enable more health functions. It won’t be the first smartphone to offer similar capability if the leak is accurate. Similar functionality was provided via a sensor in the 2020 Honor 4 Play Pro.
As reported by 9to5Google, the eighth generation of Pixel phones could come with an increased price tag in the US, with the base Pixel 8 going for $699 and the base 8 Pro for $999, a $100 increase for both phones over last year.
The Google Pixel Watch 2
Google unveiled a teaser film for the Pixel Watch 2 the same way it did for the phones. With the exception of the crown, which appears more slimline, the new watch resembles the first Pixel Watch from last year almost exactly.
The bottom of the watch, which has IP68 listed on it, can be seen in a close-up side shot. Given that the initial version lacked any declared dust or water protection, that would be a significant upgrade.
According to the tiny language in Google’s videos, the Pixel Watch 2, along with the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, will be available for presale on October 4. We’ll have to wait until the Made by Google event for anything else.
Correction, Oct. 2: An earlier version of this story had the incorrect day of the week for Oct. 4. It’s a Wednesday.
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