Written By: Pranav Sawant | By: Pranav Sawant | Published: Aug 14, 2024, 01:57 AM (IST)
Everything announced at the Made by Google event: Google Pixel 9, foldable, Gemini AI, more
Google at the Made by Google 2024 event showcased the new Pixel 9 lineup, Gemini AI features, and more.
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Made by Google 2024
Google wrapped up its Made by Google 2024 event, giving Gemini AI and Pixel 9 lineup the centre stage. Here's everything announced at Google's major annual event.
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Google Pixel 9 series
Google launched the Pixel 9 series, comprising the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. The Pixel 9 is priced at Rs 79,999, the 9 Pro costs Rs 1,09,999, and the 9 Pro XL is priced at Rs 1,24,999.
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Google Pixel 9 specs
The trio is powered by Tensor G4. The vanilla Pixel and the Pro model has a 6.3-inch 120Hz screen, whereas, Pro XL has a 6.8-inch 120Hz panel. Pro models come with triple cameras having a telephoto lens, whereas, the Pixel 9 gets a dual camera setup. There's a 4,700mAh battery inside the 9 and 9 Pro, whereas, the Pro XL gets a 5060mAh cell. Unfortunately, the Pixel 9 series boots on Android 14 and not Android 15 at launch.
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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is also a part of the Pixel 9 series, but it's a special device, as it's coming to India. The device costs Rs 1,72,999, and comes with two 120Hz screens. It is powered by a Tensor G4 chipset and packs a 4,650mAh cell. It has a 48MP triple camera system. It runs on Android 14.
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Google Pixel Watch 3
The Pixel Watch 3 comes in two sizes, 41mm and 45mm. It has an Actua AMOLED screen with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It is powered by the Qualcomm SW5100 chipset and runs on WearOS 5. It is priced at Rs 36,990.
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 succeeds the Buds Pro from last year. The TWS earbuds have 11m dynamic drivers and come with ANC and IP54 rating. The earbuds are advertised to offer up to 48 hours of playback with the case. The Buds Pro 2 cost Rs 22,990.
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Gemini AI features
Gemini AI was the major focus of the event. Google announced a host of Gemini updates and features, such as Call Notes, Pixel Studio (separate app), and more. Gemini is now smarter as it can understand what's on screen, letting you know what YouTube video you are watching and what it talks about.
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Gemini Live voice mode
Gemini Live deserves a special mention. It is Google's new voice chatbot that is available to Gemini Advanced users. It is a more advanced chatbot that always listens to you even if you stop speaking. It's basically OpenAI's ChatGPT voice rival for paid users. It is currently available in 10 voices.