Overview
- Google will unveil the Pixel 11 family at its Made by Google event on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with the company confirming a live keynote and a four‑model lineup.
- Multiple leaks and regulatory filings indicate a new Tensor G6 chipset reportedly built on TSMC’s 2nm node and a switch to MediaTek’s M90 modem, changes that aim to improve performance and connectivity.
- Google has officially teased a multicolored rear notification LED called Pixel Glow or HiLight, a visible hardware change shown in company previews and leaked renders.
- Retailer pages and leaks place prices higher than last year and suggest 256GB will become the base storage; reported tentative US prices include $899 for the Pixel 11 and $1,099 for the Pixel 11 Pro while some leaks show base Pro RAM trimmed to 12GB.
- Hands‑on images and carrier demo units have surfaced in stores ahead of the event, but key specs such as final battery capacities, confirmed RAM tiers and official pricing and availability remain unconfirmed until Google’s Aug. 12 announcement.