Tech Desk
Aug 10, 2024
The Made by Google event 2024 is just around the corner, and all the tech enthusiasts are waiting for the American tech giant's upcoming announcements. Although it's highly expected that the Pixel 9 series and Pixel Watch 3 would be the stars of the show because of the rumoured features being integrated in the devices, however, a lot of questions surround these devices.
Will they be able to stand up against other giants in this competitive industry like Samsung and Apple? Here are the top 5 questions surrounding the Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3.
Can Google take back AI spotlight?
The hype around new artificial intelligence (AI) features rumoured for the Pixel 9 series could help Google take back the AI spotlight with features like recording and transcribing phone calls, adding the photographer to group photos, and integrating the Gemini chatbot.
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Furthermore, it can work toward enhancing Google Assistant to multiply its plugin proficiency to gain competition against other virtual assistants. These AI-centric improvements will make the Pixel 9 series a standout device among its competitors.
How will Tensor G4 perform
Whereas some of the rumours indicate that the Tensor G4 chip has only minor upgrades, this may not be enough to bring it up to speed with other flagship phones out there. Maybe more importantly, Google might have optimised the chip for power efficiency, leading to a longer battery life.
Where does Pixel Watch fit into smartwatch scene?
The rumours further indicate that the Pixel Watch 3 will introduce new health features, such as AI-driven wellness tracking and an advanced heart rate monitoring feature.
These give even more personalised insight and actionable advice, hence making the watch very resourceful to users who are into fitness and athletics.
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This watch is also expected to integrate the Google's Find My Device network for locating the watch in case it is lost or stolen.
How can Pixel 9 Pro Fold improve upon Pixel Fold
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be an advanced foldable design, supposedly with reduced bezels and improved support for apps, using brand-new AI capabilities fully optimised for this new foldable design. Such features might include multitasking that takes advantage of its dual screens, as well as improved camera features that use its folded design for new shooting modes.
As such, Google can make Pixel 9 Pro Fold a more attractive proposition for people who originally showed interest in foldable phones at the time.
Can Google's phones avoid price hikes?
Other rumours, however, suggest that the prices for the Pixel 9 series will actually be higher in some regions, further diminishing Google's chances of competitive pricing. Google might give more storage options or colour variants to ramp up the price.
