Google could unveil new hardware on October 5, but the Pixel 6 probably won’t

Google’s calendar of events in October may include more than just announcements for Android 12 and the Google Pixel 6 series. According to a CNET article that has since been deleted (a cached version is available here), the company plans to host an event on October 5 for some hardware unveils and updates to some of its services.

XDA Developers Mishaal rahman managed to take a few screenshots of the message before it was taken, revealing a few important details. First, it suggests that Google will introduce new Nest smart speakers and smart home devices on that day. The last time Google unveiled a Nest product was in early August with the launch of the battery-powered Nest Doorbell.

Google may also introduce updates to its Google Maps and Travel services. These updates may cover further improvements to the way the search giant’s navigation service and flight booking site work.

However, the highly anticipated Pixel 6 could be missing from the event. The post didn’t mention that Google’s next Android phone would be one of the devices to be unveiled on that date. Android Central reached out to Google for comment, but the company did not immediately respond.

That doesn’t mean the device won’t make an appearance next month. A Telstra promotion for “the latest Google product news and offers” was spotted a few days ago, suggesting that the Pixel 6 phones could be unveiled on October 19.

It’s the same date that Jon Prosser leaked in August, with the phone supposed to be available on October 28. With Google recently stepping up its Pixel 6 promotion with billboards in all major US cities like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, the unveiling of the phone is clearly not far away.

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