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I tried the $799 Google Pixel 10, and wasn't envious of the Pro models at all

Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The Google Pixel 10 packs the Tensor G5 chipset, a new telephoto lens, and other long-awaited hardware upgrades. On the software side, the Google Pixel 10's AI suite can predict your needs, edit photos for you, and more. While packing all of these upgrades, the Pixel 10 still retails for $799. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. As summer draws to a close and Techtember nears, Goog

I went hands-on with every Google Pixel 10 model - and was surprised by the one I loved most

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Pixel 10 lineup brings welcome changes across all models. Base Pixel 10 suits most, but power users will prefer Pro XL. Pro XL is the sleeper hit with top performance and endurance. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. I'll be honest: My expectations going into my Google Pixel 10 demos were on the lower side. I had just wrapped up testing Samsung's $1,900 foldable phone, and Goo

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I tried Pixel Watch 4 - and these are my 7 favorite upgrades in Google's new watch

Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET key takeaways Pixel Watch 4 launches Oct. 9 with no price increase. New features: faster charging, satellite link, health AI. First Pixel Watch with replaceable battery for sustainability. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. The day has finally come for Pixel power users. A new lineup of Google phones, earbuds, and, my personal favorite, smartwatches, is coming to Android users, Google announced a

5 AI features on the Pixel 10 that Google thinks will win you over (including the Fold)

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Google's new line up of Pixel 10 phones look a lot like their predecessors, but come with a slew of new AI features. AI features include photo editing with speech, language translation using your voice, and smarter prediction of users' needs. The Pixel 10 Series also includes a one-year subscription to the Google AI Pro plan. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. The explosion of

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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: I compared both flagships, and here's who wins

Joseph Maldonado and Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is here, and it isn't taking on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a generational design leap. Instead, it competes by adding quality-of-life features -- a couple of which are industry-firsts for a foldable phone. If you are ready to upgrade from a slab phone to a foldable one, now is the best time to do so. However, it can be confusing to make a decision when both Google and Samsung book-style foldables are so good this year. Also: Ever

Everything announced at Made by Google 2025: Pixel 10 Pro, Fold, Watch 4, and more

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. It's that time of the year again. No, not Apple's product launch -- that's next month. I'm talking about Made by Google 2025. The tech giant is holding its annual event today, August 20, at 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EST. Google is showing off its upcoming releases, namely the Pixel 10 series, Pixel Watch 4, and the Pixel Buds 2a. Also: I went hands-on with every Google Pixel

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How to watch Made by Google 2025 live today

Google shared this image of the Pixel 10 Pro. Google ZDNET's key takeaways Made by Google 2025 streams live Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. PT. Watch live on the Made by Google YouTube channel. Google is unveiling new hardware like the Pixel 10 series. Get more ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Every year in late summer, Google holds a "Made by Google" event. This is a hardware showcase where the company unveils its latest devices -- such as phone

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I'm a diehard Pixel fan, but I'm not upgrading to the Pixel 10. Here's why

Joseph Maldonado/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Google's new Pixel 10 isn't worth the upgrade for me. It comes down to cost, color, and lack of new killer features. Too much AI is also a deterrent. The new Pixel 10 is upon us, and, as usual, Google wants us all to upgrade. For many of us, trading in our current model for a discount on the newer version has become a yearly tradition. I've done it ever since Google adopted the trade-in policy, and it has served me well. However, this year is di

Google Pixel Watch 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: I compared the two best Androids, and here's the winner

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Google just unveiled its new Pixel Watch 4, and upon first glance, it's pretty similar to the Galaxy Watch 8 Samsung released last month. They're both Android smartwatches with AI-powered health coaches, they have around the same battery life, brightness, and storage, and notably, they're the same price. Also: Everything announced at Made by Google 2025: Pixel 10 Pro, Fold, Watch 4, and more Of course, you'll get different watch bands and different brand styles, with Google's

Pixel 10 Family Hands-On: Gemini Hops Into the Driver’s Seat as Hardware Takes a Backseat

Google’s messaging with its Pixel 10 family—the Pixel 10, 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold—is simple: the physical designs of the phones are taking a backseat this year, and Gemini and AI are doing the driving and navigating. That’s why, other than some new colors, the whole Pixel 10 lineup looks so similar compared to the Pixel 9 series. To be fair, there are hardware upgrades to the Pixel 10, but most of them are under-the-hood improvements for stuff like performance and battery life—it’

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Google Just Gave Its Pixel Buds 2a Something Everyone Needs in Wireless Earbuds

Google’s annual ‘Made by Google’ Pixel hardware drop is here, and it’s not all about new phones. This year Google’s Pixel Buds A-series (the cheaper line of Pixel wireless earbuds) is getting an update with some features that should make them a lot more appealing to anyone looking to save a little bit of money on non-pro earbuds. The biggest addition in the Pixel Buds 2a is active noise cancellation (ANC), which is very much not a cutting-edge feature at this point, but maybe one of the most cr

Pixel Watch 4 Hands-On: The Apple Watch Finally Has a Real Competitor

As if four Pixel 10 phones (including one foldable) weren’t overwhelming for a single announcement at Google’s Pixel launch event, the tech giant also introduced the Pixel Watch 4. The new smartwatch is Google’s fourth-generation wearable, and it’s the best version yet. Well, technically, versions, since there are two sizes again. What’s New on Pixel Watch 4 The Pixel Watch comes in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm—for small and big wrists. It’s got the same round, pebble-shaped design with a display

Google's New Pixel Buds 2A Look a Lot Like the Pro 2 but Cost Way Less

Samsung recently unveiled its "fan-edition" Galaxy Buds 3 FE earbuds ($150), a more affordable version of its flagship Galaxy Buds Pro 3 earbuds that leave off a few features. You can think about Google's Pixel Buds 2A ($130) in much the same way. Essentially a slightly stripped-down version of Google's highly rated flagship Pixel Buds Pro 2 ($229), they look very similar but don't offer quite the same performance or feature set for a more affordable price. Introduced at Google's Pixel 10 launc

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Well Played, Google: The Pixel Watch 4 May Give Apple Watch Loyalists a Wandering Eye

Google's new Pixel Watch 4 may have dethroned its predecessor (at least on paper) as our favorite Android Watch, setting a new standard for the rest of the smartwatch world. The company debuted its latest smartwatch at its Made by Google event alongside its new phone lineup and budget-friendly earbuds. With an AI-powered health coach, improved battery life, first-of-its-kind satellite connectivity and easier repairs, the $350 Pixel Watch 4 feels like it was pulled straight from my personal wish

Pixel 10 Pro Fold Is Tougher, Smarter and Totally Dust-Resistant

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold may not look too different from Google's previous foldable phone, but it does bring some key improvements to areas like battery life and durability, while maintaining perhaps the most important aspect: the price. The 10 Pro Fold starts at $1,799 and will be available starting Oct. 9. Google unveiled its latest foldable, along with the rest of the Pixel 10 series, at its Made by Google event in New York on Wednesday. The rest of the lineup includes the baseline Pixel 10, Pi

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Pixel 10 Phones Get an Added T-Mobile Perk: Expanded T-Satellite App Access

When T-Mobile officially launched its T-Satellite service in June, the Starlink-based service went live with the ability to send texts via satellite from most recent phones. The company also promised that starting in October, developers would be able to let their apps use the satellite network. T-Mobile broke that promise Wednesday -- but in a good way. The new Google Pixel 10 phones, which were announced Wednesday and begin shipping on Aug. 28, will be the first devices to include apps that ti

Google unveils Pixel 10 series with improved Tensor G5 chip and a boatload of AI

Google has shifted its product timeline in 2025. Android 16 dropped in May, an earlier release aimed at better lining up with smartphone launches. Google's annual hardware refresh is also happening a bit ahead of the traditional October window. The company has unveiled its thoroughly leaked 2025 Pixel phones and watches, and you can preorder most of them today. The new Pixel 10 phones don't look much different from last year, but there's an assortment of notable internal changes, and you might

Exclusive: Google Pixel Watch 4 Teardown Shows Easy Repairability

Google’s first Pixel Watch was fashionably late to the wrist computing party, arriving in 2022 when the market was already quite mature. And while the smartwatch has since cemented its place among top-tier wearables, it has one red flag: It isn’t repairable. For the past three generations, Google has been replacing broken Pixel Watches instead of repairing them. “Watches and wearables are still fairly nascent," a spokesperson explained at a 2024 Climate Week panel when asked why the watch wasn'

10 Crazy Features Powering Google's Pixel 10 Phones (and Watch)

The hallmark of Google's Pixel phones has always been the software, whether that's through breakthroughs in computational photography or Google's call screening tech that blocks pesky robocalls. Google today announced the Pixel 10 series, alongside a smartwatch and wireless earbuds, and with them come a slew of new artificial intelligence features ready to wow you. Soniya Jobanputra, director of product management at Google, tells WIRED the Pixel 10 series is all about giving you back time by “

An Exclusive Look at Reliability Labs, Where Google Stress Tests Pixel Hardware

Smartphones are durable, powerful devices we carry everywhere. They get slightly better every year, too. Whether that's through improved glass technology that's more shatter- and scratch-proof, or screen size adjustments to ensure the best experience in your hand. Take the just-announced Pixel 10 Pro Fold, for example. It's now IP68-rated for water and dust resistance, just like most flagship candybar phones. Just a few years ago, the hinge mechanism on folding phones was still having problems

The Fitbit App Is Turning Into an AI-Powered Personal Health Coach

Fitbit’s smartphone app has undergone several redesigns over the past two years, and now there’s another big one coming in October, timed to the launch of the newly announced Pixel Watch 4. Launching as an opt-in review (an open beta), the design centers on Google’s AI-powered Personal Health Coach, built with Gemini. The entire app has been rebuilt from the ground up with the new AI coaching feature. Andy Abramson, director of product management at Google, says the redesign also offers easier

Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 are getting new AI-powered features in September

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Google just announced its new budget Pixel Buds 2A, but it didn’t forget about the earbuds it launched last fall. Owners of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will get an update in September that will deliver a few new AI-powered features. One of them, Adaptiv

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 has big ideas — and an even bigger focus on AI

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. The original Pixel Watch was late to the game. For years, there had been rumors of a Google smartwatch that never materialized. Then, when it finally arrived, it was a quintessential first-gen device, with thicc bezels, dismal battery life, and a host of quirks that needed ironing out. My DMs were full of people wondering when the wat

The Google Pixel 10 and 10 Pro come with magnets, a new chip, and AI everywhere

Google has formally announced the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL, and their hardware upgrades can be summed up in two letter/number combinations: G5 and Qi2. Otherwise, there’s not much to see on the outside of the phones. They mostly cost the same as last year’s devices — $799 for the Pixel 10, $999 for the 10 Pro, and $1,199 for the 256GB 10 Pro XL, though Google got rid of the cheaper 128GB Pro XL variant. They also look an awful lot like last year’s phones, with a few specs tweaked here and

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Google’s Pixel Buds 2A add Gemini, noise cancellation, and a replaceable battery

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Four years after launching the original Pixel Buds A-series, Google’s back with the Pixel Buds 2A. The new budget buds are $30 more expensive at $129.99, but add some notable updates like an upgraded chip, Gemini access, a replaceable battery, and most importantly, active noise cancellation. The 2A also adds a Tensor A1 chip, which G

Here’s where you can preorder Google’s upcoming Pixel Watch 4

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Google’s Pixel phone lineup isn’t the only thing getting an upgrade in the coming weeks. The company also took the time during its recent Made by Google event to introduce the forthcoming Pixel Watch 4, which starts at $349 and hits shelves on October 9th. Thankfully, if you’re looking to secure one at launch, you can already preorder the Pixel Watch 3 successor from Google, Amazon, and Best Buy. The redesi

Gemini for Home is Google’s biggest smart home play in years

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. It’s finally happening: Google Assistant in the home is getting its Gemini glow-up. “Gemini for Home” is an all-new voice assistant for Google Home, set to arrive later this year, the company announced today. This new voice assistant

Google announces new AI-powered personal health and fitness coach for Fitbit

At its Made by Google event on Wednesday, the company announced a new AI-powered personal health coach built with Gemini that’s coming to Fitbit. The tech giant says the new personal health coach is a fitness trainer, sleep coach, and wellness advisor all in one. Google plans to roll out a preview of the personal health coach as part of Fitbit Premium in October in the redesigned app available with the latest Fitbit trackers, Fitbit smart watches, and Pixel Watches. The personal health coach l

You can now talk to Google Photos to make your edits

At Wednesday’s Made by Google event, the company announced new features in Google Photos that will allow users to ask the app to edit their pictures for them. The functionality will launch first on Pixel 10 devices in the U.S., allowing people to describe whatever edits they want to make to the photo by either voice or text. Google is also adding support for C2PA Content Credentials in Google Photos. The Pixel 10 phones will be the first from Google to adopt this standard, which is designed to

Google launches a new Pixel Journal app

Google launched a new journaling app called the Pixel Journal at its Pixel 10 launch event, which comes nearly two years after Apple introduced its Journal app in 2023 with the arrival of iOS 17. Google said its Pixel Journal uses on-device AI models to prompt users to fill out journal entries. The app can also suggest writing prompts based on memories, past entries, or your goals. Plus, you can add photos, locations, and activities to a journal entry apart from logging your mood. Image Credi