After largely focusing Google I/O 2025 on the ways the company wants Gemini to change everything from searching the web to filmmaking, Google is finally ready to launch new hardware. The next Made by Google event is on the books for August 20,

Google has had a successful last 36 months, releasing solid hardware and reliable software. Still, it wasn’t that long ago that Pixels faced more issues. While those days appear to be gone, the Pixel 6a battery issue is a voice from Google’s haunted past.

Google has consistently ranked among the best smartphones for its affordable devices over the past six years, particularly with its Pixel A series. The Pixel 3a set the trend for major phone manufacturers to provide a compelling experience at half the price of flagship models, intensifying competition in this segment.

As is tradition, Google has already shown off at least one of its new Pixel phones before it's announced. The front page of the Google Store currently features a short video teasing one of the Pixel 10 smartphones the company is announcing on August 20.

An urgent update has been pushed to a range of Google phones due to the risk they could overheat and even cause fires.

For much of the year, Samsung has set the tone for the best Android phones with its Galaxy S25 release from earlier in the year. But with a Google launch event looming, we're likely to get a look at the Pixel 10 very soon, setting the stage for a Google Pixel 10 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 showdown.

The Google Pixel 9a is the budget-friendly Pixel device to consider, particularly for mobile enthusiasts who don't want to break the bank on a new handset. Sky is currently offering the device for £13 per month with no upfront cost.