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Google event key announcements: Pixel 2, Google Home Mini & Max, Pixelbook, Pixel Buds, and more
June 09, 2025
Today is the one-year anniversary of the original Google Pixel and Pixel XL. And what better way to celebrate Google’s first smartphones than with some great follow-ups? Google brought us quite a few goodies today, chief among them the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL.
Without further ado, here are the key announcements from the Google event today:
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL formally announced!
The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are Google’s new flagships. On the inside, the two models are essentially identical, with the same Snapdragon 835 processor and 4GB RAM. Here are the key takeways you need to know about Google’s latest flagships:
Introducing the Google Pixelbook
While the Google Chromebook Pixel series never really took off, it seems that Google still isn’t ready to give up on the concept just yet. The Google Pixelbook “re-imagines the laptop experience”, at least according to Google. It’s certainly an attractive device.
Here’s the key points from the event relating to the Pixelbook:
They took the headphone jack, but they are bringing you Pixel Buds
The nifty new Google Pixel Buds are said to have clear highs, deep bass, and more:
Google Clip – a camera that automatically captures photos
Google Clips uses machine learning technology to automatically sense when there is something interesting happening in a scene, and will start recording to ensure your best moments are saved. Simply place it anywhere, and you can check back on it later to see what kind of magical moments the small piece of hardware was able to capture.
Google Home Max, Mini, and other new Assistant features
The event certainly saw a lot of cool new devices, and that includes the new Google Home Mini and Google Home Max.
The Google Home Minifeatures features a simple design, small stature, and it can easily be placed in most rooms. The fabric was custom made by Google to let sound and lights in and out. It comes in three colors, coral, chalk, and charcoal. Essentially, light red, gray/white, and gray/black. It will retail for $49. It’s up for pre-order today and full release is October 19th in most major retailers.
As for the Max, we have a device meant for hardcore audiophiles. The Max boasts auto-tuning based on the music and space you’re in (called Smart Sound). It comes with Google Assistant is built-in too, of course. It also comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack for use with your stereo or phone. The price for the Max is set at $399 with a launch sometime in December, in two colors (chalk and charcoal) in the US. It’ll launch in other countries next year. It’s also worth noting that buying it gives you a year long subscription to YouTube Red for free.
Aside from the new hardware, Google also talked about some new assistant features and a few plans to bring some of its features to new markets:
Other tidbits from the event
Obviously there was a lot said today. In order to help you recap, here’s a summary of some of the other things Google talked about during the event:
And that’s it for the highlights, folks! What was your favorite announcement? Let us know down in the comments.
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