It’s official: Google will present its best new smartphones on October 19. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will be the first two models with a notched chip and a distinctive design.

Google really started teasing the next generation of smartphones in August. Until then, the manufacturer has shown what the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will look like and that they will be equipped with a specially developed processor for the first time. The pixel event date is now set.

pixel event custom event Establishment location Except for the date and time – the event starts on October 19th at 7pm CEST – it doesn’t seem like much at first glance. A click on the FAQ button (“Frequently Asked Questions”) shows that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will be officially presented during the event – “Completely Redesigned Google Phones”. It’s “powered by Tensor, Google’s first owned mobile chip, and it’s fast, smart and secure,” the company said.

The manufacturer also declares that it “adapts to you”. What Google means by this is clear on the website: Since one of the new Pixel 6 models has embossed on the side, you can change its appearance with a longer press of the space bar on your computer keyboard or the button on your smartphone.

The focus is on the new dynamic theme of Android 12, with which the design of the user interface changes based on the wallpaper you have chosen, among other things. New customizable widgets and icons also play a role in the display of the Pixel 6.

The Google Pixel 6 is shipped from the factory with Android 12 or 12.1. (Image: Google)

The features described, which will also be available on older Pixel models with the already outdated version of Android 12, should be part of what Google has in store for its upcoming smartphones on the software side. We assume that with the help of our tensioner chip some new smart functions will be migrated to the hardware.

The two Pixel models might not be the only new products, even if Google makes it appear that way in its ad. Because a preliminary version of Android 12.1 and suggestThat the manufacturer has folding in the making. The yet-to-be-released update contains tweaks for foldable large screens. The idea of ​​folding isn’t entirely secure, but Google might make a little expectation.

However, Google will not be the only manufacturer to host an event this year. Apple also has one or another product in the pipeline, which may be revealed during October. Among other things, the new Macbook Pro will likely be presented with a fast M1X chip and new Airpods.