Pixel 10 & Watch 4 Release Date: August 20
Google is holding its “Made by Google 2025” event on August 20. They’ll show off the new Pixel 10 phone and Watch 4. These new devices will go up against Samsung’s Galaxy S25 phone and Watch 8.
Google is bringing Made by Google 2025 to New York City, a notable change from the Pixel 9 series launch in Mountain View, and the same place Samsung recently showcased its foldables.
- When it starts: Google’s main event will begin at 10:00 AM in California (PT), which is 1:00 PM in New York (ET).
- For us in India: That means it will be 10:30 PM (IST) on August 20th for you.
- How to watch: You can watch it live online from anywhere! It will also be a live event with people there, similar to how Samsung recently did their big show.
- What to expect: Google will likely show off new and improved things for Android 16 (the next version of the phone software) and Wear OS 6 (the software for smartwatches).
- New Pixels & Watch 4 Incoming: Expect Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold phones, plus the Pixel Watch 4 (with Wear OS 6).
- Google’s 2025 Devices: Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold phones, plus Pixel Watch 4 with Wear OS 6, are likely.
Pixel 10 smartphones may offer significant performance improvements as the Tensor G5 is now made by TSMC. Android 16’s new Material 3 Expressive design may also be an event highlight, impacting all Android devices out there.
If you want a fancy smartphone but don’t want Apple or Samsung, Google Pixel is becoming a great choice, even if they don’t sell a ton of them.
Currently, navigation uses a blue arrow that you can swap for a car icon only after starting. A new update would move this customization earlier, letting you choose your vehicle icon before you even hit “Start.”You can change this arrow to different car icons, but only after you begin your trip.
Right now, you can only select a different car icon once navigation is active. By tapping your blue arrow icon or checking the menu, you can make the change, but this requires you to already be en route or about to begin.
Google Maps version 25.42.02.817770306 shows signs of letting you set your car icon in settings before starting a drive. This means you can personalize your map safely ahead of time, avoiding distractions while you’re on the move.
Google Maps
To make navigation more personal, Google Maps added new car shapes and colors for Android this year, following their iOS release. The move to let users set this preference in the settings menu is a smart safety and convenience feature, enabling preparation before you drive.
While it’s unclear when this will be widely available, Google commonly phases in new features. Once live, this update will allow for greater personalization and a more focused driving experience by minimizing in-journey screen interactions.
2. Google News.
3. Twitter(X).
Message with more confidence. Google’s latest updates to its Messages app add a stronger layer of defense against scams, helping to ensure your conversations are secure from fake messages and dangerous links.
The new “Key Verifier” feature helps you confirm you’re really talking to the right person. You and your contact can simply scan each other’s QR codes to ensure your chat is private and secure.
To verify a contact, open your chat, tap the contact’s name at the top, and scroll down to “Verify keys.” Both you and your contact will see a QR code. Simply scan each other’s codes. Once matched, you will receive a confirmation that your chat is secure.
This tool is essential for discussing private matters. Please note that if a contact gets a new phone or SIM card, you must reverify them by scanning codes again. While this adds a step, it’s a small price to pay for ensuring your sensitive conversations remain secure.
Google Messages now automatically blocks links inside any message marked as spam. This prevents accidental clicks. If you need to access a link mistakenly flagged as spam, you must first move the message out of the spam folder.
All these changes have one job: to keep you safe. They might not stop 100% of scams, but they add great new defenses to protect you from tricksters.
In a new teaser for its fans, Google has not only hinted at an Android PC but has finally pinned down a launch date: 2026. This confirms the plan to debut the first Android-powered computer next year, complete with a suite of dynamic features.
At the Qualcomm Snapdragon 2025 Summit, Google confirmed a 2026 launch for its Android PC and outlined its vision for the innovative product.
Sameer Samat, President of the Android Ecosystem at Google, took the stage to outline the vision for the Android PC. He stated it would carefully balance introducing new changes with maintaining the reliable user experience of ChromeOS.
“We’re basically taking the ChromeOS experience, and we’re re-baselining the technology underneath it on Android. That combination is something we are super excited about for next year.”
The upcoming Android PC has been described as “incredible” by Qualcomm. Google’s Sameer Samat added that the firm is prioritizing the acceleration of AI advancements on Android for a rapid deployment to the laptop form factor, a step intended to create a seamlessly integrated ecosystem.
HarmonyOS PC
It is interesting how Google is planning to follow Huawei’s footsteps in the PC world. The Chinese OEM is the first to bring its self-made smartphone OS to computers with HarmonyOS PC.
For Google, this move represents a potential strategy to counter Huawei’s influence in the PC sector. With HarmonyOS PCs currently limited to the Chinese market, Google has an open opportunity to gain a foothold internationally.
Next year will be decisive. The world will be watching to see if Google’s Android PC can rise to the surface and pose a real challenge to HarmonyOS.
-
Huawei1 week agoHuawei Nova 15 Ultra takes photos as good as a flagship phone.
-
Samsung1 week agoAndroid 17 Supercharges the One UI Always-On Display.
-
Samsung1 week agoGrab a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for $570 Off This Halloween!
-
Harmony OS1 week agoHuawei’s New 2-in-1 PC Features a Special Tablet Mode
-
Harmony OS6 days agoHarmonyOS 6 Beta Installation Smashes Records in 24 Hours
-
Huawei7 days agoHuawei Mate 80 series might have five models, with a Fan Edition.
-
Samsung6 days agoSamsung’s top priority for One UI 9 is one major improvement.
-
Huawei4 days agoHuawei Watch Fit 3 Gets Tap-to-Pay a useful payment feature