Google has invited media to a hardware event on October 15th in New York City. The company is expected to formally announce the Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, and other devices, including a Pixelbook 2 and new Google Home speakers. The invite says “Come see a few new things Made by Google.”
Google made an unusual move among tech companies in June when it confirmed the Pixel 4’s existence months prior to its planned release. We all know it’s coming, so Google decided to offer an early glimpse at the new device’s design. Google has also already revealed that the Pixel 4 will include its own take on Face ID, with an array of sensors that scan a person’s face for secure authentication. The Pixel 4 will also support hand gesture commands that utilize the company’s Project Soli technology.
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Previous rumors have suggested the Pixel 4 line will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC alongside 6GB of RAM and your choice of 64GB or 128GB of storage. The phone is also expected to feature a rear-mounted square camera array with multiple lenses, just like the recently announced iPhone 11 series. It seems as though these square arrays are the new norm in flagship smartphones for the foreseeable future.
Most also expect the tech giant to announce revised versions of its Google Home smart speaker. A new Pixelbook could also be in the cards.
Google’s event will be livestreamed on YouTube starting at 10 a.m. Easter on the 15th.
