Google is scheduled to hold its Made By Google event on August 12, getting underway at 6 p.m. ET in New York City, according to Mashable. Viewers can watch the stream by clicking the play button on an embedded video or by visiting YouTube. Outlets including Engadget and Mashable plan to provide live coverage and real-time breakdowns of all the announcements.
How to Watch the Made by Google Event
Expected Hardware Lineup and Anticipated Price Increases
The company is expected to unveil four new phones: the base Pixel 11, the Pixel 11 Pro, the Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. A refreshed Pixel Watch, long-awaited location trackers, and potential news about Android XR devices are also anticipated. Leaked store listings from Amazon point to potential price increases across the board compared to previous-generation models. The leaked pricing indicates that the base Pixel 11 will start at $899, the Pixel 11 Pro at $1,099, the Pixel 11 Pro XL at $1,299, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold at $1,899. This represents a $100 year-over-year increase for the standard and Pro models, and a $400 increase for the Pro Fold.
The HiLight Notification Feature and Gemini Integration
Across the new phone series, Google is introducing a rear-facing notification feature initially referenced in leaks as “Pixel Glow” and subsequently reported by 9to5Google to be named TechRepublic. The feature incorporates a multi-colored LED panel into a modified horizontal camera bar on the back of the device. According to leaked marketing materials, HiLight illuminates when a favorite contact calls or while the user interacts with Gemini, allowing notifications to remain visible when the phone is placed face down. Ars Technica’s analysis notes the feature is designed for glanceable visual notifications. Leaked marketing materials also included a claim that one Pixel 11 model can reach 55% charge in five minutes, though tech publications have treated this figure with skepticism due to discrepancies with rumored hardware specifications like 30W and 45W chargers.
Rumored Specifications for Pixel 11 Pro Models
Leaks from Amazon, Android Headlines, and MysticLeaks have outlined preliminary specifications for the Pro lineup. The regular Pixel 11 Pro is rumored to feature a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 2856×1280 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 3,600 nits peak brightness, the Google Tensor G6 processor, a 4,850mAh battery, and 12GB or 16GB of RAM alongside 256GB or 512GB of storage. The Pixel 11 Pro XL is expected to scale up to a 6.9-inch display, a 5,115mAh battery, and up to 1TB of storage.
Pixel Watch 5 Leaks and Health Tracking Features
Ahead of the August 12 event, leaked marketing images published by Evan Blass on his Leakmail Substack have offered a comprehensive look at the upcoming Pixel Watch 5. The wearable features a design largely similar to the Pixel Watch 4, maintaining a familiar look while introducing AI capabilities through Gemini. The images indicate the device will support smart alarms designed to wake users during light sleep, data correlation features via Coach, blood oxygen monitoring, atrial fibrillation detection, sleep tracking, and heart rate variability tracking.
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