Google’s annual Made by Google event is set for August 20, 2025, in New York, where the company is expected to unveil the Pixel 10 lineup alongside updates to its smartwatch, earbuds, and potentially its smart home products. The showcase begins at 1 p.m. EDT and will stream live on the Made by Google YouTube channel, giving anyone a front-row seat to the company’s latest hardware announcements.
The centerpiece of the event will be the Pixel 10 series. Google has already teased the device in promotional clips featuring a polished metal frame and triple-camera design that closely mirrors last year’s Pixel 9 Pro. A sensor positioned beneath the flash resembles the infrared thermometer from the Pixel 9 Pro, suggesting some continuity in features. While the teaser doesn’t explicitly distinguish between models, leaks indicate that Google will again release four phones: Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. All are expected to run on the new Tensor G5 processor with refreshed cameras, upgraded storage, and deeper integration of Google’s Gemini AI.
Another rumored update is the introduction of magnetic charging and accessories, reportedly branded as Pixelsnap, aligning Google’s devices with the Qi2 wireless standard that Apple’s MagSafe helped inspire. If true, this could expand Google’s accessory ecosystem in ways it has not done before.
On the wearable side, the Pixel Watch 4 is anticipated, keeping the circular form factor but potentially shifting its charging contacts to the side. That design change could make it incompatible with older chargers but may allow for new features like a bedside mode. Meanwhile, a refreshed set of budget earbuds—the Pixel Buds 2a—is also expected. Early reports suggest minor updates with new colors, including a lavender shade, while maintaining a focus on Gemini-powered smart functions.
Beyond phones and wearables, Google may use the stage to address its lagging smart home portfolio. The Nest Audiohasn’t been updated since 2020, and the Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is now several years old. Google’s home platform has faced criticism for unreliable Assistant performance, and company executives have promised improvements later this year. The August event could provide the first look at what comes next.
Speculation also continues around mixed-reality hardware. Google has hinted at collaborations with Samsung on headsets, and while nothing has been confirmed, the event could bring new details.
Whatever is unveiled on August 20, the Pixel 10 event underscores Google’s push to keep pace in an increasingly competitive market, where hardware innovation and AI features are tightly linked. For Pixel fans and Android users alike, the New York showcase promises a clearer view of Google’s strategy for 2025 and beyond.
