nandika.iyerravi@futurenet.com (Nandika Ravi)
2025-07-16 12:31:00
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Google wrapped up its massive I/O event, which gave us all the deets on Android 16, Gemini‘s new capabilities, Google’s smart glasses, and more. And now, as August approaches, we are closing in on the tech giant’s next event, where it will unveil its newest flagship devices, hopefully along with some wearables. Google is expected to have several different phones(aka Pixel 10 series), a new smartwatch, and possibly some new earbuds as well at its Made by Google event this year.
While there have been more than enough rumors going around, here’s how to watch and what we expect to see at the Made by Google event this year.
How to watch Made by Google
According to some media reports, Made by Google 2025 is slated for Wednesday, August 20. And this time around, Google has decided to switch it up this year and bring the event back to New York City. Some media outlets that received the official invite say that, “The Made by Google 2025 keynote will start at 10 a.m. PT. It’s a week later than last year, and will be livestreamed on YouTube.”
The invite supposedly stated that Google is teasing the latest on “Pixel phones, watches, buds, and more.”
That said, while the lucky few get to attend the event in person, Google usually puts out a livestream link for the rest of us watching from home, closer to the event. We will update this article with the same. And like every year, Android Central will be present at the event and will get you the scoop right from where it’s all happening.
What we expect
Google Pixel 10 series
Google’s next flagship launch could be a few weeks away. This year’s lineup has already been confirmed by several leaks as well as the Android Open Source Project. Both of which state that this year we’ll see four new models from the lineup, much like the Pixel 9 series. The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold would allegedly make up this year’s flagship models.
Before we get into what we expect to see from each of these models, there has been some chatter that the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro are currently expected to keep their starting price points. However, it looks like the Pixel 10 Pro XL will see a $100 price hike. As for those who want to get their hands on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, it could show up with a $200 off on its price tag. The entire series is also expected to run on Android 16, with hopefully tons of new Gemini features.
Pixel 10:
According to several leaks so far, and alleged prototypes popping up, the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro could show up with almost the same design as the Pixel 9 series; however, it could see a change in placement for some of its buttons, and sport a much faster Tenson G5 chip with 3nm process.
The base model is suspected to finally feature a triple rear camera array, including a 50MP main, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 10.8MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, that could offer macro capabilities. Other alleged specs include a larger 4,970mAh battery, a 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED display with improved brightness and PWM dimming, 12GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage.
And rumor has it that Google could be changing things up with the Pixel 10 colors, which could roll out in four shades: Obsidian, Frost, Indigo, and Lemongrass. This is backed by a recent wallpaper leak, thanks to Mystic leaks via Telegram.
Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL:
When speaking of the Pro model, it could feature a 6.3-inch display, while the larger XL variant may come with a 6.8-inch display, both of which are reportedly set to sport a 120Hz refresh rate and 3000 nits of peak brightness, similar to their predecessors. The leaks also note that the display as well as the rear glass panel will be protected by the latest Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2. ,
On the hardware front, another leak revealed that Google appears to have swapped the SIM slot to the top left corner of the device, while the USB-C port seems to have two identical speaker-like cutouts on either side.
As for the chip powering these devices, the publication says it will be Google’s Tensor G5, a notch higher than the G4 Tensor chip that powered the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL, backed by 16 GB RAM. Both Pro models could see a higher battery capacity, with the Pixel 10 Pro getting 4,870 mAh capacity, and the Pro XL could show up with a large 5,200 mAh battery, the largest yet for a Google Pixel phone.
While the standard Pixel model could see an upgraded camera array, both the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL are supposedly not receiving any major camera changes. They could have the same 50MP primary sensor, 48MP ultrawide lens, 48MP telephoto lens, and a 42MP selfie camera. However, other rumors suggest that the devices are expected to capture higher-quality images as there may be changes with telephoto and ultrawide cameras, allowing for brighter and more detailed macro photos.
Google might change things up with the phone’s storage, the Pixel 10 Pro could sport 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL will skip the 128GB model, and offer 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB — signaling Google’s move to offer a premium experience on the XL variant.
Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 Pro and the Pro XL could be getting their color lineup: Obsidian, Porcelain, Moonstone, and Jade.
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Pixel 10 Pro Fold
As for Google’s next foldable, rumors indicate that it is expected to feature a 6.4-inch 120Hz cover display, and an 8-inch OLED main display, with about 3,000 nits of peak brightness. Google is reportedly working on tweaking the hinge on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. This should make the bezel around the cover screen much wider (6.4 inches vs. 6.3), and also make it sleeker to hold on to.
The camera system is believed to come with a 50MP primary, 48MP ultrawide (with macro), and 48MP telephoto lens. While other leaks suggest that it could come with a 48MP wide lens (possibly a Samsung GN8 sensor), a 10.5MP ultrawide, and a 10.8MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom, along with 10MP selfie cameras on both the outer and folding displays.
The device is expected to see a battery bump showcasing about 5,000mAh battery, offering 23W wired and 15W wireless charging with Qi2. Furthermore, a recent leak indicated that the device will be the first foldable with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. That said, Pixel 10 Pro Fold could allegedly get a $200 reduction in its price, bringing its price tag to $1600, a move by the tech giant to likely increase its adoptability.
As for the color options for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, it could come in Moonstone and Jade.
Google Pixel Watch 4
Right off the bat, we were privy to alleged renders of the Pixel Watch 4, showcasing what the smartwatch would look like. Although they are not official renders, according to AC’s Michael Hicks, they indicate that it is 2mm thicker than the Pixel Watch 3.
The Pixel Watch 4 could retain its same rounded display, but it appears to have even smaller bezels than the Watch 3, which means a wider playground for users. While the Watch 3 had 1.27- and 1.43-inch displays, we may be closer to the same 1.3- and 1.5-inch size
The same leak reveals that the Pixel Watch 4 may not show up with the charging pins that its predecessor had, hinting at the possibility of wireless charging support. Additionally, the renders show the return of the rotating crown and back button located above it. The Pixel Watch 4 may have two new buttons, located along the left edge above and below the speaker. However, the leak doesn’t mention the functionality of these buttons yet; considering they’re so small, they may not have any function.
As for what could power this upcoming watch, Qualcomm VP of wearables Dino Bekis said that they’re working on bringing a Snapdragon Wear chipset that’s feature-focused and “AI-driven” in 2025, which might show up on the new watch.
But the one thing we do know for sure is that the next Pixel Watch will be packed with Wear OS 6. This means the watch will have the latest Material 3 Expressive UI, bringing more fluid scrolling, buttons, and notification cards that shrink closer to the display edge while still showing info, and buttons that expand when tapped. With the new OS, users will be able to get dynamic watch faces and themes, along with support for 3rd-party watch faces.
More of Gemini
While we got a good chunk of Gemini’s newest features during Google I/O a few weeks ago, along with the 2.5 Flash model, which is quickly becoming the “most powerful” version, improving reasoning and multimodality. We also got a good look at Google Search’s AI Mode, which helps users with more complex queries. Imagen 4 and Veo 3 are also up and running at this time, and while we expect to see more advancements in Gemini’s existing models, it remains unclear what Google plans to announce at Made by Google this year.
But it is safe to assume that they might show off AI capabilities on their new flagship devices, or ways Gemini can interact with the device’s camera, sensors, and other hardware features. Since Made by Google is usually focused on new device announcements, we might see how Gemini will be woven into these products.
Pixel Buds 2a
We haven’t seen as many leaks for the Pixel Buds 2a, which tipped the scales towards it not launching this year, until we saw a quick leak come through during the first week of July.
This leak only gave us deatils about the new colorways that the alleged Pixel Buds 2a might show up in. Supposedly Google could bring a whole new set of colors that steer way off the usual A-Series hues.
According to a prominent leaker Arsène Lupin on X, they suggest that Google is getting ready to launch the next-gen Pixel Buds A-Series. The leak states that the Buds could arrive in Fog Light, Hazel, Iris, and Strawberry. And we think that a fresh coat of paint on these Buds are long over due.
That said, the Pixel Buds 2a aren’t the only ones getting a splash of color. The same leaker claims the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will come in “Sterling,” which lines up with the Pixel 10’s rumored “Sterling Gray” finish.
What we might see
While those were the lineup of devices that we expect to see during Google’s event this summer, we hope to see some more quick surprises from the tech giant. For instance, we got a full-blown demo of Google’s smart glasses during I/O. While we don’t expect a launch to happen this early, we hope that Google will at least drop a quick name tease, considering we’ve seen some rumors recently that the prototype of these glasses is internally being called “Project Martha.”
Additionally, we hope to see a quick demo of Samsung’s XR headset that Google confirmed will launch sometime later this year and considering recent rumors of its alleged domestic launch in September.
Shifting focus from XR for a bit, Google is allegedly working on bringing magnetic wireless charging support to its next flagship phones. According to a recent rumor, the Google Pixel 10 series may come with Qi 2.2 compatibility. The tech giant appears to be referring to this group of accessories as “Pixelsnap” and could end up resembling Apple‘s MagSafe charging systems. The rumor further states that there are supposedly three accessories in the works: a Pixelsnap charger, a Pixelsnap charger with a stand, and a Pixelsnap Ring Stand.
What we may not see
Google launched a Nest Thermostat and Google TV Streamer, back in August 2024, however we didn’t see any more hardware announcements for the two this year, which means we may not see any updates to the Nest Thermostat Gen 4. That said, it could be the same case with new Nest Speakers, while Google is working on integrating Gemini into its speaker, so far in 2025, its highly unlikely we’ll see any new Nest Speakers show up at this year’s event. But you can’t really tell with Google, it can throw us a surprise at the very end.
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