Pixel 6a rumored to launch at Google I/O, Pixel 7 series and Pixel Watch coming in October

2022-03-25

With this year’s Google I/O already scheduled for May 11-12 we’ll have our first event of the year hosted by the search giant. As is normally the case Google announces the latest version of Android alongside some new hardware.

Pixel 6a render
Pixel 6a render

This year’s I/O conference will be the debut grounds for the Pixel 6a according to the latest scoop from John Prosser while the long-rumored Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 series will be announced at a separate event in October.

Prosser details that the Pixel 6a will launch in most markets come July 28. The new leak suggests Pixel Watch will be teased at Google I/O but it and the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will be announced later in October.

Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 Pro rendersPixel Watch and Pixel 7 Pro renders
Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 Pro renders

Pixel 6a is expected to follow the design of the Pixel 6 series but with a more compact form factor and a 6.2-inch OLED screen. The phone will use the same Tensor chipset and will bring 12.2MP Sony IMX363 main sensor and a 12MP Sony IMX355 ultrawide shooter housed in a visor on the back.