Made by Google ’24 Recap: Pixel 9 Series, Gemini, AI Assistant, and More

Recapping Made by Google 2024.

Welcome to the new era of Pixel and Gemini.

Made by Google is known for its exciting new product and feature debuts, and the 2024 incarnation lived up to the standard – and then some.

The event unveiled a new range of innovative devices, tools, and features designed to make AI more helpful for everyone. Check out the recap below for everything you need to know.

What’s new with Gemini,¹ the new AI assistant from Google?

Google introduced several new Gemini capabilities designed to simplify your life, supercharge your productivity, and kickstart your creativity across a suite of Pixel devices.

Gemini Live: Instead of typing, go Live with Gemini and have natural, free-flowing conversations.²
Gemini on Pixel: Get contextual help on your screen. Hold the power button to start writing, planning, learning, and more.³
Gemini Extensions: Multitask effortlessly by using Gemini across Gmail, Maps, YouTube Music, and Drive.⁴

What’s new with Pixel?

Google designed the all-new Pixel 9 series with AI, power, portability, and multitasking in mind.

Available in gorgeous new colors, the new Pixel portfolio features phones with more battery life,⁵ faster charging,⁶ elevated design, enhanced Fingerprint Unlock,⁷ and upgraded cameras.

For the first time ever, Pixel 9 Pro comes in two sizes – without compromises. They have the same incredible display, sleek design, premium craftsmanship, and robust processing power, and the same pro Pixel Camera. And if you’re looking to make your entertainment or multitasking dreams a reality, Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the phone for you.

Every phone in the series comes with new, exclusive-to-Pixel features:

Pixel Weather: Get more accurate weather forecasts and AI weather reports powered by Gemini Nano in this beautifully redesigned, customizable app.
Call Notes: Capture, transcribe, and summarize key details from your conversation without a pen and paper.⁸
Pixel Screenshots: Organize and easily find your screenshots.⁹
Pixel Studio: Get creative with AI-guided inspiration, editing, and sharing tools.¹⁰

Check out the specs to find the right Pixel 9 for you.

Pixel 9 Pro: Experience the Magic of Gemini

Get things done faster and easier with the power of AI. Pixel 9 Pro and Gemini make the ultimate productivity duo.

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Pixel 9 Pro: Experience the Magic of Gemini

Get things done faster and easier with the power of AI. Pixel 9 Pro and Gemini make the ultimate productivity duo.

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Pixel Camera and editing

The Pixel 9 series offers innovative camera capabilities, maintaining Pixel’s crown as the best smartphone for photography.¹¹ Pixel 9 Pro with Video Boost and Super Res Zoom Video has been rated the smartphone with the highest-quality video,¹¹ while Pixel 9 Pro Fold boasts the best camera available in a foldable phone.¹¹

Plus, every Pixel phone features built-in editing tools that put the power of AI in your pocket. There’s a host of new camera and editing features for both photo and video, making it easier than ever to capture the best possible moments:

Add Me: Make sure no one is left out of a photo. Take one with the group, then swap in the photographer. Pixel magically merges both photos.¹²
Made You Look: (Only on Pixel 9 Pro Fold.) Take great pics of kids with Made You Look. While you frame the photo, they see fun animations that’ll help get them looking right at the camera and smiling.
Magic Editor: Automatically reframe new and old photos alike, or reimagine the scenery just by typing what you want to see.¹³

Learn more about all of the ways we’ve enhanced the Pixel Camera’s already stellar photos and videos with AI-powered features.

Pixel Watch 3: Now in two sizes¹⁴

The Pixel Watch 3 is Google’s biggest, brightest, and boldest design, now in two sizes: 45mm and 41mm. Plus, it has the deepest integration with Google and Pixel yet. And with new advanced fitness experiences from Fitbit, it will help you train smarter and run your best time. This smartwatch helps you perform your best before, during, and after your workout, whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or just starting your fitness journey.

Pair your Pixel Watch 3 with your Pixel phone and you can check your Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell streams, control your Pixel phone camera, and use your watch as a Google TV remote.¹⁵ Plus, you can now use Google Maps even when offline and take voice notes with the Recorder app.

Learn more about the Pixel Watch 3.

Pixel Buds Pro 2: Light ears ahead

The new Pixel Buds Pro 2 are smaller, lighter, and designed to be the most comfortable and secure-fitting earbuds. They’re available in four colors to match your Pixel 9 phone. Thanks to the first Tensor chip built for audio, Pixel Buds Pro 2 deliver pure, accurate, and immersive sound and Active Noise Cancellation that’s twice as strong.¹⁶

Bonus: you can have Gemini, your Google AI assistant, right in your ear whenever you need it.

Dig in to the features and improvements here.

Takeaways

Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold were announced at the Made by Google event on 8/13

Several new and exciting Gemini features will accompany the new Pixel phones

New AI-powered photo and video editing tools are also coming to Pixel phones soon

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Compared to earlier Pixel phones. Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby, and use of limited other features that are default in Extreme Battery Saver mode (which disables various features including 5G connectivity). Battery testing conducted on a major US carrier network and based on mix of inner and outer screen (for Pixel 9 Pro Fold) in California in mid 2024 (for Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9), early 2024 (for Pixel 9 Pro Fold), and late 2023 (for Pixel 8a) on pre-production hardware and software using default settings, except that Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Tests began with phones fully charged. Battery life depends upon many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower.
Compared to earlier Pixel phones. Charging speed based upon testing with device batteries drained to 1% and charged with Google 45W USB-C® Charger. Charging testing conducted by Google in early 2024 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings with the device powered on. Charging speed depends upon many factors including usage during charging, battery age, and ambient temperature. Actual charging speed may be slower.
Compared to Pixel 8 phone series. Based on data reflecting median unlock time and using pre-production hardware and software. Actual results may vary.
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Based on third-party evaluation comparing major US smartphone brands.
Results may vary. Not available for all cameras, apps, or modes.
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Works with most phones running Android 10.0 or newer and requires a Google Account, Google Pixel Watch app and internet access. Some features require the Fitbit mobile app and/or a paid subscription. Google apps and services may not be available in all countries or languages. See g.co/pixelwatch/specs for technical and device specifications.
Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming, and video recording, require working internet and Wi-Fi.
Compared to Pixel Buds Pro (1st gen).