The Google Pixel 8 is officially landing on October 4
Likely alongside the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2
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We always expected to see theGoogle Pixel 8launch in October, but now we know exactly when, asGooglehas announced that it’s holding an event on Wednesday, October 4, where we’ll see the latest additions to the company’s “Pixel portfolio of devices.”
That’s the wording used in the invite, and while the Pixel 8 isn’t mentioned by name, Google has sneakily included the number eight in a post about the event, saying “the w8 is almost over.”
So we’re almost certain the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will be in attendance, especially as new Pixel phones almost always land in October of their release years.
Big fall launches are stressful, but Pixel helps its friend stay cool as a cucumber. #BestPhonesForeverThe w8 is almost over. Rest up for #MadeByGoogle on October 4th and sign up for updates: https://t.co/hcAzJ83ajV pic.twitter.com/NWBP2RTdSnAugust 30, 2023
There aren’t any other clues that we can see in the post, though there is an amusing video making fun of theiPhone 15likely getting USB-C at last. However, we’d guess that it won’t just be the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro that we see at this event.
The mention of “Pixel portfolio of devices” leaves room for other Pixel gadgets, and we’re specifically expecting to see thePixel Watch 2soon, so there’s a good chance that will make an appearance. What we almost certainly won’t see is thePixel Fold 2, thePixel Tablet 2, or thePixel 8a, as the current models all launched too recently for that.
A new chipset and a new sensor
Still, there should be plenty to get excited about, as leaks suggest the Pixel 8 line will have upgraded cameras and a more powerful chipset, while the Pixel 8 Pro might additionally sport a temperature sensor. So these will likely rank high among thebest Pixel phones, and perhaps even among thebest phonesperiod.
The launch event is being held in New York. But of course, you’ll be able to tune in online too, with Google typically streaming its launches live overYouTube, and direct from its online store.
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It kicks off at 10am ET / 7am PT / 3pm BST on October 4, which is 1am AEDT on October 5 for those in Australia. But if you can’t tune in live, don’t worry – the event will surely remain streamable after the fact, and we’ll be covering the launch in full on TechRadar, so simply head back here for all the announcements and our expert analysis.
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James is a freelance phones, tablets and wearables writer and sub-editor at TechRadar. He has a love for everything ‘smart’, from watches to lights, and can often be found arguing with AI assistants or drowning in the latest apps. James also contributes to 3G.co.uk, 4G.co.uk and 5G.co.uk and has written for T3, Digital Camera World, Clarity Media and others, with work on the web, in print and on TV.
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