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It’s 4:30 PM on one of AP’s favorite days of the year. That’s right, it’s the Made by Google event! This year, the event is being held in New York at 6:00 p.m. ET, and our news editor, Chandra Steele, is itching to get inside the doors and grab a spot. She’ll be joined by me, Steven Winkelman, as we cover the Made by Google event live.
While we already know what to expect thanks to Google’s announcement earlier today, we think there are going to be a few surprises in store. Here’s what we know so far.
The Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL are set to make their debut this evening. The trio is getting some lovely design enhancements, including a thinner – and less wobbly – camera bar.
The Pixel Pro models will sport some incredible new camera features, as well as Google’s new HiLite notification LED, which takes a spot on the camera bar. To be perfectly honest, I don’t know how I feel about HiLite yet.
And let’s not forget the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, which will take the stage slimmer, sleeker, and more durable than ever.
In addition to the new Pixel 11 lineup, we’ll also see the Google Pixel Watch 5, which packs most of its punch under the hood with improved performance and a bevy of new health features. And let’s not forget the new Pixel Tag — Google’s answer to the AirTag!
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Rick Osterloh and Trevor Noah start the show
“It’s an exciting time for tech” = lots of AI talk.
— Steven Winkelman
Late Night With Google?
The MBG event looks like a late-night television show soundstage. There’s a DJ and a live studio audience — filled with tech journalists. Makes sense as Trevor Noah is hosting.
— Steven Winkelman
Show this way
Less than a half hour before Made by Google begins. People are lining up to enter the theater. If this year is anything like the last MBG events in the past, the line gives off a real “now boarding group F,” but with happier people.
— Steven Winkelman
Doors are open
Made by Google starts in about 45 minutes and people are already making their way into the venue. Chan reports the WiFi is misbehaving but Google’s catering game is spot on.
— Steven Winkelman
Watch the Made by Google Event
Want to watch along with AP? Here’s how you can stream the event.
— Steven Winkelman
