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Made by Google 2024: A recap.

Made by Google 2024: A recap.
Matthew T
iD Mobile Employee
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With National Google Day around the corner on September 15th, what better way to mark the occasion than by diving into the latest from the Made by Google event? Whether you’re eyeing the sleek Pixel 9, the powerhouse Pixel 9 Pro, or the game-changing Pixel 9 Pro Fold, there’s something for everyone. Let’s explore what makes the Pixel 9 series stand out this year!

 

Pixel 9.

 

 

The Google Pixel 9 is packed with impressive features and specs. It boasts a 6.3-inch Actua display that’s both bright and sharp, running at up to 120 Hz for smooth gaming and scrolling. Driven by the Google Tensor G4 chip and 12 GB of RAM, it delivers swift performance for all your needs. Its battery lasts over 24 hours and can reach 55% charge in just 30 minutes. The Pixel 9 is also built to last with durable, damage-resistant glass and a sleek, curved frame.

Its standout features include the advanced Pixel Camera, which excels in any lighting condition. The 50 MP wide camera and Night Sight ensure vivid low-light photos, while Real Tone captures skin tones authentically. AI tools such as Best Take and Magic Editor enhance your photos and scenes effortlessly. With Gemini, your AI assistant, you can quickly summarize messages, find information, and receive real-time help. Additionally, the Pixel 9 offers seven years of OS and security updates, keeping your device up-to-date and secure.

Purchase the Google Pixel 9 here.

 

Pixel 9 Pro & Pixel 9 Pro XL.

 

 

The Google Pixel 9 Pro brings together cutting-edge technology and sophisticated design. Available in 6.3-inch and 6.8-inch sizes, it features a satin matte back, a polished metal frame, and a dual-finish camera bar. The Super Actua display is the brightest ever on a Pixel, with a 120 Hz refresh rate for fluid visuals. Powered by the Google Tensor G4 chip and 16 GB of RAM, it provides top-tier performance and long-lasting battery life, charging to 55% in around 30 minutes.

Photography is a highlight with its triple rear camera system: a 50 MP main camera for detailed shots, a 48 MP telephoto lens for up to 30x zoom, and a 48 MP ultrawide lens for expansive views and macro photography. The 42 MP front camera ensures sharp selfies. The Pixel 9 Pro also supports 8K video and Night Sight Video for excellent low-light performance. AI features like Gemini enhance your experience, from photo editing with “Add Me” and “Best Take” to ongoing updates with seven years of OS and security support.

 

Purchase the Google Pixel 9 Pro here and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL here.

 

Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

 

 

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold combines cutting-edge design with exceptional multitasking capabilities. Its sleek, ultra-thin matte glass finish, redesigned Camera Bar, and scratch-resistant 8-inch Actua Flex inner display offer a sophisticated look and durability. When folded, the 6.3-inch Actua outer display provides convenient access to notifications and quick tasks.

Multitasking is a breeze with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The expansive inner display allows for effortless split-screen use, letting you drag and drop images, videos, links, and text between apps. Dual Screen support also makes translating conversations in different languages more fluid and intuitive, as translations appear on both the inner and outer screens. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold excels in photography as well, featuring a 48 MP main camera for vibrant low-light shots, a 10.5 MP ultrawide lens with Macro Focus for detailed wide-angle images, and a 10.8 MP telephoto lens with 5x zoom for capturing distant subjects. For videos, it supports Night Sight Video and hands-free astrophotography.

Gemini, the built-in AI assistant, enhances productivity by summarising information, finding details quickly, and remembering saved items. With the Google Tensor G4 chip and 16 GB of RAM, along with seven years of OS and security updates, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold delivers powerful performance and innovative features for both work and play.

 

Purchase the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold here.

 

Giveaway Time!

 

 

We’re giving away a pair of Pixel Buds 2 Pro! To enter, simply share your favourite feature of the new Google Pixel 9 family.

Entries close at 23:59 on September 16, 2024. Winners will be chosen at random and announced shortly after. Keep an eye on your inbox for a direct message from us.

Good luck!

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  • August 14, 2024

It's hard to choose a favourite feature as the phone looks absolutely fantastic!

Having the knowledge that there's a guarantee of 7 years worth of updates though is definitely my favourite. I don't update my phone very often, but always want the security that it will last more than a few years before becoming completely obsolete 


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  • August 16, 2024

The new design of the phone looks soooo good 


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  • August 16, 2024

The new design and camera 😍


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  • August 21, 2024

The 120hz refresh rate on the display. With the screen size being substantial that will make gaming on the phone really smooth. 


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  • August 22, 2024

The photo editing features! 


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  • August 22, 2024

The details and the design looks ace


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  • August 22, 2024

Add me is clever feature. 


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  • August 22, 2024

Add me is clever feature


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  • August 23, 2024

The ultrasonic fingerprint sensor seems to improve speed and reliability, which has always been a minor niggle for me with the previous Pixel in-display sensors.


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  • August 23, 2024

I am waiting for my Pixel 9 pro xl to arrive today can't wait. Have gone from a Samsung S20 plus. Can't wait to try out the camera with all it's features. Hope it doesn't let me down have always had Samsung.


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  • August 24, 2024

7 years worth of upgrades is a great offer.


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  • August 24, 2024

Oh my lord, there is so much great stuff. Camera first, updates next. Or . . .


Brandy Rolls
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  • August 24, 2024

Has to be battery capacity/charging speed and MASSIVE ram!


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  • August 24, 2024

Has to be Gemini! Blows any other phones assistant out of the water


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  • August 24, 2024

The 6.8 screen, looked at Pixels but I prefer bigger screened phones and the Pixels were too small so the 6.8 screen is a winner for me


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  • August 24, 2024

The camera quality and the battery capacity have yo be a great feature that rivals competition in the field, and excells. 


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  • August 24, 2024

It's hard to pick just one, but the Pixel 9 Pro XL's 1 million token context window is a game-changer. It allows users to explore and analyze up to 1500 pages of information at once, making it perfect for research, writing, and creative work.

(Gemini)

 

P.S battery screen time exceeding 7 hour on one charge is the biggest upgrade from my pixel 7 pro, which did about 4.5 hours of screen on time on each charge.


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  • August 25, 2024

Camera is the main thing for me going to be able to take loads of lovely macro pictures and the 7 years of update is another bonus 


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  • August 25, 2024

100% it’s got to be the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. The improvement is incredible.


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  • August 26, 2024

Best take and magic editor


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  • August 27, 2024

The large folding screen on the Pixel 9 has to be great.


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  • August 27, 2024

just switched over to pixel 9 pro xl after 15+ years of using samsung as I loved the camera on the pixel, the design of the phone with the rounder corners vs the sharp corners of the samsungs, less bloat in the OS vs Samsungs OneUI, and just that it is a refreshing change from using the same brand for so many years. Oh also the fact that all android updates will come to googles phones first is a big one too


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  • August 27, 2024

The absolutely massive screen on the Fold looks like a game changer, amazing for on the go mobile artists. 


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  • August 27, 2024

The add me feature, now I will be able to join the family in photos


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  • August 27, 2024

The camera and the ease of use, just converted from Samsung and it’s really refreshing that it doesn’t come loaded with useless apps that you can’t delete!