Today is the Made by Google occasion the place we count on the Pixel 8, 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 to be launched. That’s no shock to Pixel aficionados — Google hasn’t precisely been holding the new telephones and smartwatch below wraps.

In truth, we already know various what can be introduced — the names of the units, what they appear to be and that there are probably some AI options. Who wants rumors, am I proper? It looks like this morning’s Google’s Pixel occasion can be much less like an unveiling and extra like a filling in of the blanks.

Here’s every little thing you possibly can count on at the 2023 Made by Google occasion and the way to watch the Pixel 8 launch dwell.

How to watch Google’s Pixel occasion

As has been the case for a number of years now, Google holds an annual occasion in October to launch the newest era of Pixel units. This yr’s Made by Google occasion is about for Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT, 3 p.m. BST, 1 a.m. AEST). It’s being held in New York for invited members of the press and can stream on Google’s YouTube channel. CNET can be at the occasion in particular person to cowl the reveals of the new telephones and wristwatch, together with anything Google could showcase.

The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro

“Meet the new Pixel phones, featuring the most advanced Pixel cameras yet, and Google AI to help you do more, even faster.”

That’s the tagline on Google’s web site for the new Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. The Pixel telephone has at all times embraced AI and machine studying to some extent, however this tease undoubtedly suggests extra. And that may be why Google’s daring previews focus primarily on what the new telephones appear to be and keep away from exhibiting off what they’ll truly do.

In a purportedly leaked video on 91mobiles shared by Kamila Wojciechowska, there is a walk-through exhibiting off new digicam options, that are apparently powered by “Google AI controlled by you.” An enhanced video stabilization characteristic known as Video Boost will get showcased, in addition to evening mode photograph processing below very dim lighting, and improved audio isolation for video recording. In what’s maybe the wildest characteristic, the video reveals an image of individuals on a merry-go-round, after which somebody swapping out their blurry heads for crisp in-focus variations, on a Pixel 8. If that is Google AI, rely me as intrigued.

Aside from AI, the Pixel 8 will observe earlier Google telephones in being the smaller of the two, and solely the Pixel 8 Pro could have a telephoto digicam. In Google’s teaser video, the telephones are proven off in a carnation pink and a white shade. Both Pixels appear to be they’ve had practically each proper angle smoothed out. The edges seem extra rounded, with each telephones trying taller and slimmer than their predecessors.

Wojciechowska additionally shared leaked Pixel 8 and 8 Pro specs on 91mobiles (as did dependable tipster Evan Blass on X). Both telephones apparently share the similar principal 48-megapixel digicam however the relaxation are totally different. According to the specs, the Pixel 8 has a 12-megapixel ultrawide digicam in contrast with the 50-megapixel one on the 8 Pro, which is able to embrace a brand new macro focus mode. Both have a ten.5-megapixel front-facing digicam, however the 8 Pro’s selfie digicam additionally has autofocus as a substitute of the fastened give attention to the Pixel 8. The 8 Pro, like current professional fashions, has a 3rd rear digicam: a telephoto with 5x optical zoom.

In phrases of the screens, the Pixel 8 seems to have a 6.2-inch show, which is smaller than the 6.3-inch one on the Pixel 7. The Pixel 8’s display screen will get a boosted refresh price, to 120Hz, up from the Pixel 7’s 90Hz. Both telephones are anticipated to additionally characteristic Google’s Tensor G3 chip.

Perhaps the most curious rumor is that the Pixel 8 Pro could have a built-in thermometer. According to one other video leak on 91mobiles (in partnership with Wojciechowski), you may have the ability to use the 8 Pro to measure your temperature. The video has been taken offline, however a contactless thermometer might open up extra well being options. If the leak is correct, it will not be the first smartphone to supply such performance. The 2020 Honor 4 Play Pro used a sensor to do one thing comparable.

As reported by 9to5Google, the eighth era of Pixel telephones might include an elevated price ticket in the US, with the base Pixel 8 going for $699 and the base 8 Pro for $999, a $100 improve for each telephones over final yr.

The Google Pixel Watch 2

As with the telephones, Google launched a teaser video for the Pixel Watch 2. The new watch seems practically an identical to final yr’s authentic Pixel Watch, apart from the crown, which seems extra svelte.

In a close-up shot of the aspect, you possibly can see the backside of the watch, with IP68 listed on it. That can be a considerable improve contemplating the authentic model lacked any official mud or water resistance.

The Pixel Watch 2, together with the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, can be out there to preorder on Oct. 4, in accordance to the tremendous print in Google’s movies. For every little thing else, we’ll have to anticipate the Made by Google occasion.

Correction, Oct. 2: An earlier model of this story had the incorrect day of the week for Oct. 4. It’s a Wednesday.