Google Pixel 9 Series: New Phones and Features Overview

The Pixel 9 lineup offers stunning designs, advanced features, and unprecedented durability for an exceptional smartphone experience.

### Google Unveils New Pixel 9 Lineup, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Buds Pro 2
* 📱  Google introduces the Pixel 9 series, including the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and the reimagined Pixel 9 Pro Fold, offering a **range of sizes and features** to suit different users' needs.
* ⌚  The Pixel Watch 3 is launched in two sizes (41mm and 45mm) with a focus on **design, battery life, and integration with Google services**, starting at **$349** and **$399** respectively.
* 🎧  The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are announced, featuring a custom-designed Google Tensor A1 chip for **improved audio processing and active noise cancellation**, priced at **$229**.
* 🔍  Google showcases the new "Gemini" assistant, which leverages AI to provide more **contextual and personalized assistance**, including features like **"adme," "pixel screenshots," and "pixel studio."**
* 🚨  The Pixel 9 lineup becomes the first Android phones to include "**satellite SOS**," allowing users to **contact emergency responders and share their location without cellular service**.
* 📸  The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is highlighted for its innovative design, with a **large 8-inch display when unfolded** and a **phone-like form factor when folded**.
* 📅  Pre-orders for the new devices are available in the US, Japan, and Europe, with shipping starting in **August and September**.
* 🎥  The Pixel 9 Pro is emphasized for its camera capabilities, offering the "**best video quality on a smartphone**" and advanced features like "**call notes**" for call summaries.

our biggest pixel design progression in years. We have four new phones, including the gorgeous new Pixel 9 and the reimagined Pixel 9 Pro Fold. And we've heard from Pixel users that just because they want a pro phone doesn't necessarily mean they want a big phone. So for the first time, you can choose between Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL without [Applause] compromises. They have the same incredible display, sleek design, premium craftsmanship, processing power, and the same Pro Pixel camera. All of our new Pixel 9 phones feature a completely re-engineered sculpted design that's not only stunning to look at but optimized for feel in hand, compactness, and durability. Thanks to the luxurious metal frame with its seamless rounded corners and the scratch-resistant flat Gorilla Glass Victus 2, the Pixel 9 phones are twice as durable as the previous generation to withstand the inevitable accidental drops. Pixel 9 has an even brighter actual display, and the Pro models use

our super actual displays both are the best and brightest displays in their classes. The entire line of pixel 99's are also the first Android phones to include our new satellite SOS, so you can contact emergency responders and share your location even without cellular service. Now, all those pixel enhancements are also coming to our most forward-looking, most versatile phone, pixel 9 Pro fold. It's the Pinnacle of mobile Computing, so let's check it out. It's noticeably thinner and lighter than our first-gen foldable. When it's folded, it has the same size display as pixel 9 Pro and comparable thickness too. It feels and functions like a phone. Then you unfold it, and pixel 9 Pro fold becomes something else altogether, an 8-inch with a big and bright super actual Flex display. It's the largest display on a phone, and it's 80% brighter than the first generation. And now, pixel call assist gets even better with call notes, which follows up on your phone calls with a completely private summary of the conversation. So, when you're on a call

and you don't have a pen and paper handy. You still have easy access to phone numbers, times, details, and any other info you don't want to forget, all right there. There we go. So I'm going to pop over to that addme mode. I'm going to frame up the shots, make sure I include a little room on the right here for myself, and boom. Now, Shan, this is Jimmy Buckets, please. I need to add a little me. You need the picture. Let's get KY in the picture. Go, let's go. As you can see, the overlay, the augmented reality overlay, is guiding me, and now I can take a photo. And now, if you both come over here, you will see that it is going to be processed in one single shot. We've got Pixel 9, the powerfully sophisticated Google phone with an unbelievable upgraded camera, supercharged performance, and the latest AI features like the new Gemini assistant, adme, pixel screenshots, pixel studio, and so much more. Pixel 9 starts at $799. Pixel 9 Pro adds pro performance.

in speed with 16 GB of RAM, meticulously crafted materials and finishes, the brilliant super actual display, and the pro-grade camera with the best video quality on a smartphone. Pixel 9 Pro comes in two sizes, starting at $9.99. And finally, the reimagined Pixel 9 Pro fold. It's thinner and lighter with the largest display on a phone and innovative features that you can only get on a foldable phone. Pixel 9 Pro fold starts at $17.99. The entire Pixel 9 family is available for pre-order today in the US, Japan, and Europe. Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL will begin shipping on August 22nd, with the rest of the phones starting to ship in September. With Pixel Watch 3, we are bringing our best lineup yet. It delivers our gorgeous iconic design for the first time ever in two sizes. We are introducing an all-new 45 mm size that's perfect for people who want more from their watch. It gives you 40% more display and a 35% bigger battery. You

also get our custom-designed durable 3D cover glass and our brand new actra display. It's our most advanced and power-efficient display with up to 2,000 nits of brightness. It's twice as bright as before and it flexes all the way down to one nit in a dark room. The smaller 41 mm uses the same exra technology, giving you 10% more display in the same compact size. Pixel Watch 3 is also our deepest integration with Google and Pixel yet. Your watch can now live stream your Nest camera and doorbell, control your Pixel phone's camera, and act as your Google TV remote. You can use Google Maps even when offline and take notes with the recorder app, and Pixel Call Assist continues to get better with the new Hold a Minute. It answers for you and lets you hold the call while you find a quiet place to talk. So we've got a breakthrough new safety feature, comprehensive fitness and health tracking from Fitbit, Google AI, the full Vos 5 experience, and a whole bunch of

helpful Google Integrations. It's all coming together on the new Pixel Watch 3, starting at $349 for the 41 mm and $399 for the all-new 45 mm. Pixel Buds Pro 2 accomplished the difficult feat of improving audio processing and improving active noise cancellation and doing it in a power-efficient way. To get there, we have made a multi-year investment and designed our very own chip, the new Google Tensor A1. Pixel Buds Pro 2 are the perfect companion to your Pixel phone, with premium sound quality, powerful ANC, amazing battery life, incredible comfort and fit, and the helpfulness of Gemini everywhere you go. Pixel Buds Pro 2 are $229, and we are so excited for you to try them. Our new Buds and the Pixel Watch 3 are available for pre-order today. Just open Gemini, take a photo, and ask, Check my calendar and see if I'm free when she's coming to San Francisco this year. Gemini pulls relevant content from the image, connects with my calendar, and

gives me the information I'm looking for. Oh, looks like we had a little demo issue. Let me try one more time. Nope. Uhoh, looks like they're not with us. All right, let me try that one more time on another device. There we go. All right, press here and say create a list of the foods she eats in this video. So here, Gemini is connecting with YouTube to find relevant information from the video's captions. And look, just like that, I have a scavenger hunt. It explores just how helpful an assistant can be when it understands the context you're in and responds naturally. One of the first places you'll see Project Aster come to life will be right in Gemini Live, where you'll be able to share your camera during a conversation with Gemini. So you can show Gemini exactly where you're stuck in your calculus homework, ask for help with the next step of your furniture assembly, or brainstorm ideas for getting the neighbors together when inspiration strikes, or in this case, just drives.

up and we're bringing your most useful apps into Gemini live too, so it can help you take action during your conversations and messages, and pull information from apps like Google Calendar. So, right from Gemini live, you can text the details about this business to your neighbor and cross-check your calendar, all without opening another app.

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The Pixel 9 lineup includes four new models, featuring the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

For the first time, users can choose between the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL without compromising on features.

The new phones boast a re-engineered design for durability, brighter displays, and are the first Android phones to offer satellite SOS for emergency assistance.

The Pixel 9 features a powerful camera, upgraded performance, and new AI features, starting at $799.

The Pixel 9 Pro offers pro performance with 16 GB of RAM and a pro-grade camera, starting at $999.

The Pixel 9 Pro fold, with the largest display and innovative features, starts at $1799 and all models are available for pre-order, with shipping beginning in August and September.

Introducing the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2

The Pixel Watch 3 features a custom-designed 3D cover glass and a power-efficient display with up to 2,000 nits of brightness.

It offers deep integration with Google and Pixel, allowing for live streaming from Nest cameras, controlling the Pixel phone's camera, and offline Google Maps usage.

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 provide improved audio processing, active noise cancellation, and premium sound quality, making them the perfect companion for the Pixel phone.

Gemini's Project Aster: Revolutionizing Assistance

Gemini is using YouTube's captions to provide relevant information, demonstrating the power of contextual understanding.

Project Aster will be integrated into Gemini Live, allowing users to share their camera for real-time assistance.

The feature will also pull information from apps like Google Calendar, enabling users to take action during conversations without switching apps.