There's always a lot to love about the Google Pixel range; while you can snag an Android phone from many manufacturers, there's something to be said for the pure Android experience from Google, with all the speed, efficiency, and grace it brings.

Well, Google has announced the next lineup of Google Pixel phones - the 9 series - are coming to Australia in September and available for pre-order today. For the first time there are four phones in the range, including for the very first time, a foldable Pixel.

As well as improved hardware and beautiful cameras, the Pixel 9 series includes the best of Google AI to do incredible things like add people to photographs!

The Pixel 9 range is powered by the new Google Tensor G4 chip and offers more options than ever before, and with the most advanced Google AI capabilities yet.

Starting with the 6.3" Pixel 9, there's also the Pixel 9 Pro at 6.3", the Pixel 9 Pro XL at 6.8", and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold which starts at 6.3" but unfolds to become an 8" immersive display.

The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL feature the same advanced specs, but in two different sizes for your convenience, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold takes advantage of  its big screen to include an ultra-thin advanced triple-rear camera with AI built-in.

All the phones are excellent, of course, but the Fold becomes truly perfect for multitasking with split screen, allowing you to enjoy big screen entertainment, really leverage the Google AI-powered photo editing suite, while fitting easily in your pocket.

The built-in AI tools allow you to do magical things and supercharge your productivity. Google guarantees seven years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates. It ships with Android 14.

All phones ship with stereo speakers, three microphones, USB-C, nano-SIM and e-SIM dual capability, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, 5G, and more.

Pricing and availability

• The Pixel 9 starts at $1,349 RRP in obsidian, porcelain, wintergreen, and peony.
• The Pixel 9 Pro starts at $1,699 RRP and the Pixel 9 Pro XL at $1,849 RRP. Both are available in obsidian, porcelain, hazel, and rose quartz.
• The Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at $2,699 RRP and comes in porcelain and obsidian.
• All models are available for pre-order now; the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL will be available from 22 August 2024, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be available from 2 September 2024.
• The handsets are available from the Google Store, JB Hi-Fi, Telstra, Optus, Harvey Norman, Officeworks, and Vodafone.

Google has also announced additional members to the Pixel family coming later in the year: the Pixel Watch 3 (available from 10 September) and Pixel Buds Pro 2(available from 26 September).

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