Android fans around the world, the moment you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. Google has opened its doors, bloggers and journalists are funneling in, and the company’s big press conference is about to kick off. Months of leaks and rumors have led up to today’s event. In fact, Google is in good company these days — its hardware is anticipated with so much interest that it leaks just as much as Apple’s iPhones. But leaks never tell the entire story, and the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL may still have some surprises in store for us.
While the hot new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones might be the stars of the show, Google also has plenty of other devices set to be unveiled on Wednesday. Now, it’s time to watch all the action unfold live right here in this post.
In a roundup published on Tuesday, we covered what we thought was going to be everything Google announces during Wednesday’s big press conference. As it turns out, however, another new product has already been uncovered. In other words, don’t go into today’s Pixel 2 event thinking that you already know everything Google has in store for us. That said, here’s everything we’re expecting Google to show off on stage today:
- Pixel 2: The smaller of Google’s second-generation Pixel smartphones will feature last year’s design with this year’s specs
- Pixel 2 XL: This 6-inch Pixel phone will sport smaller bezels, but the specs will still be in line with the Pixel 2
- Smart speakers: We’re definitely going to see a new “Google Home Mini” priced in line with the Echo Dot, and we might see a new larger Google Home speaker as well
- Google Pixelbook: This is a new high-end Chromebook that’s rumored to start at $1,199
- VR headset: Google’s next-generation Daydream VR headset will supposedly offer several new features and a higher $99 price tag
- Google Earphones: New wireless earbuds to compete with AirPods, though they likely won’t be cord-free like Apple’s earbuds
What else does Google have in store? Find out for yourself! Google’s big Pixel 2 event is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT, and live streaming video from the press conference is embedded below.
