Summer has officially come to a close, which can only mean one thing: Google's annual fall event is right around the corner. Yes, it's true — the next Made by Google launch is happening this Thursday morning. While some early announcements might mean fewer surprises than usual, we still expect to see some unannounced hardware. Here's everything we know about this fall's Made by Google event.

When is the Made by Google event?

Google usually holds its fall launch in October, and this year is no exception. The next Made by Google event is set for Thursday, October 6th, 2022, at 10 AM ET. This year's launch includes some in-person attendance in New York, but you'll also be able to watch from home by tuning into the company's livestream. Just head to the official event page that day and you'll be ready to go — no registration required.

How can I watch the Made by Google event?

Google will livestream the event on YouTube. Here's how you can watch the October Made by Google event with the Android Police staff.

What will Google announce at its event?

It sounds like this year's launch is stacking up to be a big one. From phones to wearables and beyond, look for Google to pack a whole lot into this event.

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro

There's no need to beat around the bush here: Google will launch the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro in October. That's not rampant speculation, either — the company confirmed as much in its announcement. Both devices were unveiled back at I/O in May, likely in an attempt to avoid rampant leaks and rumors as in years past. Unfortunately, this attempt has been largely unsuccessful; early Pixel 7 units have appeared on eBay numerous times in the last few months, to say nothing of the usual hype cycle.

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Family
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All told, we're expecting iterative updates to the design Google unveiled last year. It makes sense — the current Pixel look is bold, striking, and easily recognizable. Google is building a brand for Pixel in an attempt to compete with the best phones around right now. Even if this look isn't your cup of tea, it's understandable why they'd keep it around for another year. Expect the usual round of performance improvements, camera tweaks, and surprise software features. In other words, it's a Pixel launch.

Pixel Watch

There's one other device confirmed to make an appearance in October: the Pixel Watch. Google's first wearable arrives with a mountain of hype and expectations, along with some serious competition from rival-turned-partner Samsung. We've waited a long time for a first-party Wear OS device, and the Pixel Watch will have much to prove when it arrives on store shelves following the event.

The Design of Google Pixel Watch 0-9 screenshot
Source: YouTube

With a smooth, sleek, one-size-fits-most design, a proprietary band system, and large bezels around the edge of the display, it's bound to be divisive among potential buyers. Really, whether this watch is a success or not is likely to come down to two things: software and performance. We expect to see plenty of Fitbit integration with the Pixel Watch, shoring it up as a stylish replacement for dedicated fitness trackers. Unfortunately, the performance side of things is murky. With rumors of an older, outdated SoC and a relatively small battery, it might not hold up to what we've seen from the best smartwatches available right now.

Nest hardware

While Google told us in its announcement blog post that Nest hardware would be shown at the event, it's unclear exactly what we'll see. Not because it didn't leak — early rumors pointed to a refreshed Nest Wifi router and a new wired doorbell — but because the company announced these products two days before the event. The Nest Wifi Pro includes Wi-Fi 6E support and a new design while the second-gen wired Nest Doorbell looks an awful lot like last year's battery-powered model. We're also getting a redesigned Google Home app, to the joy of many smart home users.

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Source: Google

It's possible Google has even more Nest hardware to announce at the event, but we wouldn't be surprised if it's making room to really focus on the Pixels — and maybe some surprises.

Chromecast

Although we initially expected Google's long-rumored 1080p Chromecast with Google TV could appear at its October event, it turns out we didn't need to wait. Just like with its Nest products, the company announced it two weeks early on September 22nd, and it's available for purchase right now.

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It's always possible a surprise high-end Chromecast — something we've been begging for all year — could appear at this year's Made by Google event, we wouldn't put our money on it. Google products have a habit of leaking out well in advance of their actual release date, and we've heard nothing about a potential super-powered streaming stick. Here's hoping for 2023.

Pixel tablet

Now we're getting into the "surprise" category. Although Google announced its Pixel tablet at I/O alongside the Pixel 7 series, it's destined for a 2023 launch date. The company hasn't revealed much about it, though evidence continues to pile up that it'll pull double-duty as a dockable smart hub, similar to the Nest Hub Max in screen size. That could mean this device falls under the Nest branch at Made by Google.

A tablet device showing a smart TV-like interface.
Source: Google

Still, we don't expect to see much of it. Although a tease isn't out of the question — again, I/O has set plenty of precedents here — Google's blog post announcing this event specifically mentions that all of the devices announced will be shoppable on the same day at the company's website. While that's great news for anyone hoping to pre-order the Pixel 7, it also means we're unlikely to see much of the Pixel tablet. However, it is an announced product, and even if it's not ready for the holidays, a small teaser to keep Android users excited — and from buying any other excellent tablet available — isn't outside the realm of possibility.

Pixel foldable

If the Pixel tablet is an unlikely — albeit potential — surprise at this year's Made by Google launch, the Pixel foldable is more like a pipe dream. Unlike the slate, Google has yet to confirm any folding Pixel phone exists, and it seems like announcing one alongside the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro could sway users away from its latest flagship phone. Considering the company's recent affinity for announcing hardware ahead of time, it's possible this device will make its first public appearance on October 6th. We just wouldn't count on it.