June 25 (Reuters) - Google will showcase artificial

intelligence features, and updates to its Pixel devices and the

Android platform at a special event on Aug. 13, according to

invites shared online by the Verge and tech commentator Marques

Brownlee.

The event will be held at Google's Mountain View

headquarters, and have a keynote beginning at 10 am PT (5 pm

GMT) followed by a "hands-on product experience", according to

the invite graphic.

The Alphabet unit did not immediately respond to a

request for comment.

Google typically unveils new Pixel smartphones and watches

in the fall.

Earlier this month, rival Apple ( AAPL ) announced a slew of

new features based on generative AI coming to its iPhones.