Apple Unleashed vs. Google Pixel vs. Samsung Unpacked — your guide to next week’s big tech events

Apple Unleashed vs. Google Pixel vs. Samsung Unpacked — your guide to side by side week's big tech events

Apple Unleashed, Google Pixel Fall Launch and Samsung Galaxy Unpacked happen from October 18 through October 20

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Go set for a very decorated week on the tech front starting next Mon (October. xviii). Over the course of 3 days, three of the biggest players in consumer tech — Apple, Google and Samsung — are hosting product launch events. Past the middle of next week, we're expecting to accept a host of new gear and gadgets from those companies to sort through, just as holiday shopping is ratcheting up.

Having a hard fourth dimension sorting out your Unleasheds from your Unpackeds? Not to worry — we have quick summaries of each of the iii big tech events happening on successive days. We tin tell you when each outcome is taking place, what the rumor mills are saying well-nigh each i and what we're hoping to see.

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Apple Unleashed event

Apple will hold its unleashed event on Oct 18 — (Paradigm credit: Apple)

What the company has told everyone: Apple doesn't tell anyone anything about its plans, so there's no official guidance on what to expect. All we have is the official declaration that an Apple fall result chosen Unleashed will accept place Mon (October. xviii) at ten a.m. PT/1 a.thousand. ET.

We also have the noesis that merely a month ago, Apple was showing off the iPhone 13, iPad ix, iPad mini vi and Apple Watch 7. That really narrows downward the guesswork to figure out what's on tap for Monday. You'd have to presume it's something related to the Mac.

What'south been rumored: Here's where the rumor manufacturing plant can aid us out. We know that Apple is in the process of migrating from Intel's chips to Mac Silicon. Rumors point to both a 14-inch MacBook Pro and sixteen-inch MacBook Pro being locked and loaded to launch with Apple's new M1X chip. That'south a variation on the original M1 chipset with boosts to GPU and CPU also as more than Thunderbolt channels.

14-inch MacBook Pro — (Image credit: Apple)

In that location'south more to the rumored MacBook Pro models than just an updated chipset. Reportedly, the laptops will characteristic mini LED displays with fast refresh rates and a new design.

There's also rumblings of an update to the Mac mini lineup, with that desktop getting an M1X chipset besides. And we'd be remiss if nosotros didn't mention the AirPods 3 are still waiting for their moment in the spotlight afterwards being left out of Apple's September launch result.

What we're expecting: The new MacBooks seem like a natural fit for an event called Unleashed — especially if there's an improved scrap for Apple tree to talk almost. We're less sure about the Mac mini, which feels more like a "While We Have Your Attention"-style announcement.

The large wild menu is the AirPods 3: they don't really fit in with a laptop-focused result, but if Apple spends any time recapping the iPhone 13 launch, maybe there's an opening to talk upgraded earbuds with racket cancellation features. The new AirPods would certainly be the sort of affair Apple tree would similar to get out for the holidays, and really, isn't that what these fall events are all about?

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Google Pixel Fall Launch event

google pixel fall launch for pixel 6 header image — (Prototype credit: Google)

What the visitor has told anybody: It might exist quicker simply to say what Google hasn't revealed yet. When it comes to the Pixel 6, Google's been especially forthcoming.

First of all, nosotros already know that in that location are going to exist 2 phones — a six.four-inch Pixel 6 and a 6.71-inch Pixel 6 Pro. The larger phone will have a 120Hz refresh rate and three rear cameras, 1 of which will exist a telephoto lens. The smaller Pixel 6 retains the two rear cameras of the Pixel 5 and offers a 90Hz refresh rate. Both phones will be powered by Google's new Tensor silicon instead of a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.

There are a few details left to announce — pricing chief among them. But for the virtually role, when Google unveils the Pixel half dozen, in that location should be few surprises.

We'll find out for certain this Tuesday (October. 19) when the Google Pixel Autumn Launch consequence gets underway at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.one thousand. ET.

What'south been rumored: Apart from toll, there's a few things about the Pixel 6 that are merely rumors at this signal. Nosotros're expecting the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro to get faster charging, and it sounds as if Google is boosting the battery sizes on its new phones as well. The chief camera on each telephone will reportedly characteristic a 50MP sensor, also.

Google Pixel 6 on display in NYC Google store — (Image credit: Futurity)

The biggest issue surrounding Google's Pixel Autumn Launch event is if any other production volition be included. We've probably heard the persistent rumors around the Pixel Fold, a foldable telephone that'southward reportedly in the works at Google. But the lack of concrete specs in those rumors makes us wonder how far along the phone is. A Pixel Watch has been rumored for years, though we'll believe Google is actually making one the moment we can slap it on our wrist. A new Pixelbook or even a Pixel tablet are possibilities, too.

What we're expecting: Plainly, the Pixel 6 and Pixel six Pro will get their moment in the sun, equally well a new Pixel Stand that supports those faster charging speeds, as we presume that rumor is solid. We'll even exit on a limb and anticipate a Pixel Fold teaser if not a total annunciation, though that could be wishful thinking for another foldable telephone to challenge Samsung's dominance.

See our guide on how to sentry the Pixel Fall Launch event .

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Part two event

What the visitor has told everyone: Instead of an outcome announcement, Samsung might likewise accept but leapt out from behind a tree shouting "Surprise!" No ane was really anticipating yet some other Unpacked event, not then presently afterwards 1 in Baronial introduced united states to the Milky way Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip iii.

Withal, some other Unpacked event is what we're getting, with Part 2 taking place on Wednesday (Oct. 20). This one streams at 10 a.thousand. ET/vii a.m. PT. You can watch it on Samsung's website, and we'd expect a YouTube feed to spring upwards as well.

What'south been rumored: Surprise events mean little in the way of rumors to guide us most what could be cooking with Samsung and Galaxy Unpacked Part 2. The most frequent rumors center effectually the Galaxy S21 Atomic number 26, a lower-cost version of the Galaxy S21 flagships that'south reportedly in development. Just rumors of this Galaxy S20 FE successor have been so on-once more/off-over again, we've lost rails as to whether an S21 FE launch is imminent or if Samsung'due south pushing it back to adjacent year where the phone can launch alongside the Galaxy S22 as a upkeep alternative.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE render — (Paradigm credit: 4RMD)

So if Wednesday's Unpacked result isn't about the Milky way S21 FE, what could it embrace? The speculation online is focusing on the event teaser itself. That 1 shows different apps and multicolored boxes. The latter could be a reference to Samsung's 1 UI four update, currently in beta with Galaxy S21 users. With Android 12 likely getting a formal launch at Google's effect the previous day, Samsung could evidence off its ain accept on the interface. Speculation is likewise raising the possibility of new color options for i or more of Samsung's current phones.

What nosotros're expecting: We're honestly stumped. It doesn't assist that the Unpacked events in the past year have introduced us to smartphones, smartwatches and laptops, Samsung could plan on unveiling almost anything, and it wouldn't surprise us. We certainly hpe the electronics giant does just that.

Philip Michaels is a senior editor at Tom'due south Guide. He has stiff opinions most Apple, the Oakland Athletics and erstwhile movies. Follow him at @PhilipMichaels.