For some reason, Google moved up this year's Pixel launch event by about two months. Instead of mid-October, we'll get the Pixel 9 phones in mid-August. I can think of several reasons the move makes sense. For starters, Android 15 should be available in August, so why not have it debut alongside four new Pixel 9 phones? Also, Samsung will hold its big Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 event on July 10th, several weeks earlier than expected. Google will reportedly include a Pixel 9 Pro Fold phone in this year's Pixel 9 lineup. It would probably want that phone in stores as soon as possible to compete with Samsung's foldables.
Then there's always the iPhone 16 threat. Apple Intelligence will supposedly drive a big upgrade cycle this year, so Google might want to give you a chance to buy a Pixel 9 before you get an iPhone.
What hasn't changed, and probably won't for some time to come, is the lack of secrecy around the newest Pixels. Thanks to various leaks this year, we already know everything about the upcoming phones. And now we have a full hands-on video demo of an unreleased Pixel model that precedes its actual launch by several weeks. The pink Pixel 9 appeared in a short video on social media, confirming Google's big design change for this year's Pixels.
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