The clock is ticking to Made by Google 2025, and Pixel 10 is stealing all the buzz. The big show kicks off Wednesday at 10 a.m. PT—just a few weeks before the iPhone 17 drops—and it’s clear, Google is striding back into the smartphone spotlight. This time, it’s not only shiny devices that grab attention the company’s surprising all-in with AI. The spotlight will slide to Gemini, the company’s latest brainy assistant, that’s set to slide even deeper into the Pixel world this year.
AI Steals the Show
Hints have been dropping since the dev conference in May, when company’s teams teased mountains of AI upgrades. The real fireworks, though, will be at Pixel 10’s big close-up. Word is, a tool rumored to be called Camera Coach will lead the pack, flashing real-time tips on framing, angle, and lighting while you snap a shot. That’s like walking with a pro photographer in your pocket, tuning every frame before you even hit the shutter.
Another buzzed-about feature is a chatty photo editor. Instead of hunting through sliders, you might just say, “Gemini, brighten that photo,” “make that lamp disappear,” or “swap in a sunset beach.” This kind of back-and-forth, almost conversation, shows how hard Google is working to turn AI from a program into a real shooting-buddy in your pocket.
Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL
For the base Pixel 10, Google clearly wants the “regular” phone to sound more premium. The headline change is a new telephoto lens—yep, the kind that used to show only on Pro models. Surprising renders spilled a third eye peeking from the back, and Google gave a wink in a teaser that kind of makes it official. Camera, camera, camera is the headline here and they’re out to nail it.
Inside, all three are said to roll with the new Tensor G5 chip. Allegedly, that means way-snappier opening, better juice-for-your-battery, and way more Gemini AI folding into everything. The outside shape might echo the Pixel 9, but the genius, they say, is in the guts. Screen sizes hold at 6.3 inches for the standard Pixel and the Pro, and the Pro XL slides up to 6.8 for the fans who want big.
Leaks suggest that the next-gen Pixel is about to level-up when it comes to battery speed, with rumors of swifter charging and maybe even Qi2 wireless capabilities. If that’s the case, the Pixel could become the first Android to support magnetic extras like snap-on wallets, car mounts, and stand-up chargers. To play along, insiders hint that Google might drop the “Pixelsnap” case, which would have a hidden magnetic circle that fits right with those accessories. Pixel 10 Pro Fold: A New Chapter in Foldables
There are whispers that the upcoming foldable masterpiece from Google is ready to blow minds. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is said to pack a 6.4-inch cover screen, an 8-inch main one, a tougher hinge, and slimmer borders that promise a leaner look. If the leaks are right, this is going to be the first foldable Pixel to earn an IP68 rating, giving it a proper shield against dust and splashes—something the Pixel 9 Pro Fold clearly skipped.
Just like the rest of the Pixel family, the foldable model will be packed with the Tensor G5 chip and powered by Gemini AI features. Cameras on the foldable appear ready for a big jump forward, possibly adding a 48-megapixel ultra-wide and a 5x optical zoom telephoto. With moves like these, Google isn’t just doing the bare minimum—it’s ready to step right into the ring with the foldable champs, and Samsung has been king for a while.
Wearables always wow us, and this year the Pixel Watch 4 and new Pixel Buds are ready to shine. Expect the watch to keep its award-winning looks but with a modest thickness boost and easier-on-the-eye bezels. The real news is a power boost for the battery and new heart, sleep, and possibly upgraded SpO2 tracking features to cover every aspect of daily activity. Speed, longer battery life, and upgraded sensors—count me in!
On the earbuds front, leaks hint the Pixel Buds 2a will pop in colors like Fog Light, Strawberry, and a fresh shade called Hazel, delivering a splash of color for the fall. Even better, they might pack active noise cancellation for a purse-friendly price. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are rumored to arrive in a new Sterling color that could match shipping boxes—clean and simple. Google is clearly pushing an affordable but premium bracket of audio to keep shoppers buzzing this holiday.
Future Outlook: The Path Google Is Paving
If chatter turns out accurate, the Pixel 10 lineup will be bigger than just another Google launch—it’ll mark the moment the company declares itself the first-smartphone maker powered by AI. While Apple keeps polishing its Apple Intelligence universe, Google is betting everything on its advantage in artificial smarts, weaving the Gemini engine into every layer of the Pixel experience. Features like speech-to-text polishing on the fly and voice-guided skill practice suggest a tomorrow when phones don’t wait for orders—they brainstorm, advise, and grow with us in real time.
Delivering the Tensor G5 CPU is another chance for Google to silence the complaints about sluggishness and thirsty batteries. And if the Pixel 10, at last, adopts Qi2, Pixel accessories might finally dance as smoothly with peripherals as iPhones do— a feat Android cousins have generally watched from the sidelines.
A Look Back: The Road So Far
Pixel 6 (2021) – Gave the first Tensor under its glass, signaling Google’s switch to homegrown chips.
Pixel 7 (2022) – Supercharged photograph smarts with tricks like blurred building restoration.
Pixel 8 (2023) – Arrived featuring Gemini tease and a wider toolkit for AI-powered tricks.
Pixel 9 (2024) – Tightened specs and polish, selling less headline news and more refined everyday joy.
Pixel 10 (2025)—Rumored to kick off the Gemini age with even smarter AI, personal camera coaching, and fresh ways to edit photos through chatting with your phone.
Final Thoughts
The Made by Google 2025 event is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for the brand. By marrying solid hardware updates with even smarter AI, the company wants to move the Pixel beyond the “standard Android phone” label and into a class of its own. Whether it’s the rumored telephoto lens debut on the Pixel 10, the upgraded toughness of the foldable model, or the fresh wave of AI tricks, this year’s reveal may very well chart the course for Google’s strategy in a market where clever software is fast becoming the main battleground.