Pixel 4 News: When Will Google Unveil iPhone 11 Rival?

Google has announced that it is going to reveal the new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphone, along with other hardware, during an event next month.

Tech giant Google has sent out invitations to media, inviting them to “Come see a few new things made by Google.” The invitations are for a hardware announcement event on Oct. 15, to be held in New York City.

The invitation didn’t reveal anything except for the event’s date and location. The event, however, is where Google can be expected to reveal new hardware such as the oft-leaked Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, as well as a new Pixelbook 2 and new Google Home speakers, The Verge noted.

Previous rumors, according to GSM Arena, say that the Pixel 4 will have a 5.8-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the larger Pixel 4 XL will have a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with the same refresh rate. Both smartphones are expected to feature Google’s take on Face ID, which will allow users to unlock their phones simply by pointing the device to their face.

Both devices will use rear cameras from Sony. They will have 12MP Sony IMX363 sensors with f/1.7 aperture, as well 16MP Sony IMX481 sensors for telephoto cameras. The Pixel 4 will reportedly feature a 2,800mAh battery, while the larger Pixel 4 XL will have a bigger 3,700mAh battery. The two Pixel smartphones are expected to have 6GB of RAM and have up to 128GB of storage.

One interesting feature expected to come with the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL is the so-called “Motion Sense” which will make use of Google’s Project Soli technology. This feature will allow users to perform different actions without having to touch the display. All that users need to do is to hover their hands above the phone.

A teaser video, seen below, reveals that users will be able to change the music being played by the device.

Motion Sense also allows for a new feature called “Reach to check phone.” This feature allows users to check their phone’s status simply by hovering their hands over the phone, which will they display information such as time, notifications, and other relevant information.

Google is set to unveil its new devices on Oct. 15. Interested parties are advised to stay tuned and wait for more updates as they come.