The Made by Google event last week saw the unveiling of the Pixel 9 suite. With Apple due to unveil the iPhone 16 in the next few weeks, the two sides of the smartphone market are gearing up for a mud-slinging match. PR sniping will commence once Apple unveils its new iPhone, but with so little form-factor innovation in recent smartphones, the onus is on the performance of ‘AI.’ The new Google range starts with the Pixel 9, starting at $799, with a 6.3-inch screen. Next is the Pixel 9 Pro, which costs $999, in essentially the same form factor. The $1,099 Pixel Pro XL has a larger 6.8-inch screen, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at $1,799, owing…