Google’s upcoming Pixel phones are for the fans, even if its launch event isn’t

Dominic Preston· Aug 11, 2026 · 5:00 PM UTC ·6 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 5 views

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See our ethics statement.The Pixel 11 Pro has a flashy new light on the back. Image: GooglePart OfMade by Google 2026: all the Pixel news and announcementssee all updates Dominic PrestonCloseDominic PrestonPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor.Last year’s Made by Google event for the Pixel 10 resembled a late night talk show, complete with Jimmy Fallon as host, and it aired an hour after the phones were revealed.

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▪See our ethics statement.The Pixel 11 Pro has a flashy new light on the back.
▪Image: GooglePart OfMade by Google 2026: all the Pixel news and announcementssee all updates Dominic PrestonCloseDominic PrestonPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Do
▪He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor.Last year’s Made by Google event for the Pixel 10 resembled a late night talk show, complete with Jimmy Fallon as host, and it aired an hour after the phones were revealed.

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▪ Made By Google Pixel 11 Event: What to Expect and How to Watch — PCMag
▪ How to watch Made by Google 2026 — Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag and more — Tom's Guide
▪ Pixel 11 launch: Where to watch and what to expect from Google — Android Authority

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TechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechGadgetsCloseGadgetsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All GadgetsReportCloseReportPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All ReportGoogle’s upcoming Pixel phones are for the fans, even if its launch event isn’tThe Pixel 11 Pro’s notification light is a clear play for power users.The Pixel 11 Pro’s notification light is a clear play for power users.by Dominic PrestonCloseDominic PrestonNews EditorPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Dominic PrestonAug 11, 2026, 5:00 PM…

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