For some reason, Google moved up this year’s Pixel launch event by about two months. Instead of mid-October, we’ll get the Pixel 9 phones in mid-August. I can think of several reasons the move makes sense. For starters, Android 15 should be available in August, so why not have it debut alongside four new Pixel 9 phones? Also, Samsung will hold its big Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 event on July 10th, several weeks earlier than expected. Google will reportedly include a Pixel 9 Pro Fold phone in this year’s Pixel 9 lineup. It would probably want that phone in stores as soon as possible to compete with Samsung’s foldables.
