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Google Schedules August 12 Pixel Event as Leaks Point to 256 GB Base and Higher European Prices

A confirmed August 12 livestream gives Google a platform to press its Gemini AI strategy ahead of a rumored shift to 256 GB minimum storage.

Overview

  • Google has invited media to a livestreamed Pixel product event on 12 August 2026 set to start at 18:00 US Eastern time, which is 00:00 CEST in Germany.
  • Media coverage and leak aggregators expect multiple Pixel 11 models—Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and a foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold—plus new watches and earbuds, though Google has not confirmed the full lineup.
  • Multiple leaks, chiefly reported via Dealabs and echoed by regional outlets, claim Google will make 256 GB the new minimum storage and list likely European starting prices at about €999 for the Pixel 11, €1,199 for the Pixel 11 Pro, €1,399 for the Pro XL and €1,999 for the Pro Fold, but those figures remain unverified.
  • Unconfirmed technical rumors say the phones may use a Tensor G6 chip (reported as TSMC 2 nm), include sensor upgrades and a rear 'Pixel Glow' LED, and that devices will emphasize on-device Gemini AI and Android 17 capabilities.
  • Reporting shows inconsistent preorder and sales-date leaks and no official price or availability confirmation from Google, so the key things to watch at the event are final pricing, storage options, exact model lineup and official ship dates.