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What you need to know

  • Google will unveil the Pixel 6 today alongside other pieces of hardware.
  • A Pixel 6 Pro is also expected at today's event.
  • Google may announce a foldable device called the Pixel Fold.

To keep up with all of the latest Google news, you can follow our sister site Android Central. It will cover all of the hardware announcements today, including any surprises.

The Pixel 6 will run on a custom Tensor chipset from Google, which is expected to perform similarly to the Snapdragon 888 and the Exynos 2100. A major camera bump is also expected in the Pixel 6. The phone is said to have a 50MP main sensor and improved low-light performance. The Pixel 6 Pro will reportedly have a 48MP periscope lens with 4x optical zoom.

The new Pixel 6 devices are also expected to support 30W wired charging and 23W wireless charging.

Suspected pricing has also leaked for Google's new hardware. The Pixel 6 is said to start at $599, while the Pixel 6 Pro will have a higher starting price of $898. Both are expected to launch on October 28, 2021.

Rumors suggest that Google will also announce a Pixel Fold, its first foldable phone. A new pair of high-end Pixel buds and a subscription service called Pixel Pass should also be announced today.

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Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

Beyond tech news, Sean is a UK sports media pioneer. In 2017, he became one of the first to stream via smartphone and is an expert in AP Capture systems. A tech-forward coach, he was named 2024 BAFA Youth Coach of the Year. He is focused on using technology—from AI to Clipchamp—to gain a practical edge.