The subsequent Google Pixel occasion kicks off on August 20

What are you able to anticipate from Google’s Made By Pixel event? Properly, based on the media invite we acquired (brag), it’s promising new Pixel telephones, watches, buds and extra.

Final yr, that was true. The identical occasion gave us the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Professional, Pixel 9 Professional XL, Pixel 9 Professional Fold, Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Professional 2. I believe that was every thing?

As for that “and extra” half, latest rumors recommend Google is engaged on Pixelsnap, a correct response to Apple’s MagSafe tech. Android telephones have been sluggish to undertake the Qi2 wi-fi charging commonplace — I imply, take a look at all of Samsung’s latest telephones. However… wi-fi charging? I hope Google has one thing extra thrilling deliberate.

— Mat Smith

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Beneath $40 for the yr.

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