Google Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a revealed at Made by Google 2025 event

Here's how the Made by Google event for the Pixel 10 launch went down

By John McCann Updated August 20, 2025

2025’s Made by Google event was a Pixel-packed affair, with Google announcing the Pixel 10 series, Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a.

It was a rather different launch event too, hosted by Jimmy Fallon, with a number of celebs joining in throughout the show.

Google’s new Pixel announcements

Google Pixel 10 series: meet the four new Pixel handsets
Google Pixel Watch 4: Google’s biggest ever upgrade
Google Pixel Buds 2a: the world’s smartest $129 ANC earbuds?

Can I rewatch the Made by Google event?

You absolutely can. Head over to YouTube to watch back the full show. It’s just over an hour long, so make sure you’re sitting somewhere comfortable.

Pixel 10 launch: as it happened

Last updated August 20, 2025 11:01 AM

John McCann

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John has been a consumer technology & automotive journalist for over a decade.

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