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FIRST ENTRY AUG 16
SEP 05 · Day 21

Pixel 11 Pro review

The Pixel 11 Pro is rated for a maximum wired charging speed of 30W.

The Pixel 11 Pro lineup features built-in magnets.

The Pixel 11 Pro XL starts at $1,299.

AUG 28 · Day 13

Google Details Pixel 11 Trade-in Values

The second round of elevated trade-in values is available until September 30.

Google Store credits are no longer offered with the purchase of a Pixel 11 series device.

Trade-in values offer up to $460 toward the Pixel 11, $550 for the Pixel 11 Pro/XL, or $850 toward the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

AUG 23 · Day 8

Google Pixel 11 family weekly poll results

One in five voters in the poll indicated they are looking to buy the Google Pixel 11 Pro.

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold generated little interest in the poll.

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL ranked second in the overall poll.

AUG 22 · Day 7

Pixel 11 Pro Android upgrade precedent

Samsung initially claimed that Galaxy AI would not come to the Galaxy S24 Ultra because it lacked a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

The Moto G Play (2026) costs $160.

Google Rambler converts stream-of-consciousness input into clean text suitable for sending to others.

AUG 21 · Day 6

Android Central evaluates smartphone alternatives to Google Pixel 11 Pro

Vivo guarantees five Android OS updates for the Vivo X300 Pro.

The POCO F8 Ultra comes equipped with a 6,500mAh battery.

The 16GB/512GB version of the Redmagic 11S Pro is priced at $899 in the United States.

AUG 20 · Day 5

Google Releases Factory System Images for Pixel 11 Series

“typically easier and safer to sideload the full OTA image instead,”
GOOGLE verbatim
AUG 19 · Day 4

The Verge Reviews the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

“nearly impossible to crack.”
GOOGLE verbatim
AUG 19 · Day 4

Pixel 11 introduces unified Pixel search feature

“dedicated search companion designed to help you find personal information faster than ever.”
GOOGLE verbatim
AUG 19 · Day 4

Pixel 11 Pro telephoto camera upgrade revealed

Both the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 10 Pro feature Sony’s IMX858 sensor in their telephoto cameras.

The Pixel 11 Pro comes with an upgraded telephoto camera sensor.

The Pixel 11 Pro uses a 48-megapixel, 1/1.95″ sensor for its telephoto camera.

“about half (or maybe even slightly less) the distance of my Pixel 9 Pro’s 5x camera.”
PCMAN2000 verbatim
AUG 19 · Day 4

Google Pixel 11 series review published

The Pixel phone design language has been the same for three generations.

The Google Pixel 11 series lineup includes three flat phones and one foldable.

The base model Pixel 11 has a flatter camera bar.

AUG 19 · Day 4

Pixel Watch 1 retains Google Health sleep and workout support

The last Pixel Watch 1 update was Wear OS 5.1 based on Android 15 with a June 5, 2025 security patch.

Pixel Watch 1 owners encountered a Google Health error message about needing to update their wearable on Tuesday.

The error message told users their watch would soon stop syncing sleep and workout data with Google Health.

“bug where some users received this card incorrectly.”
GOOGLE verbatim
AUG 17 · Day 2

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL benchmark leak

The Pixel 11 lineup includes a Pro Fold model

The Pixel 11 includes a new Titan M3 security co-processor

Google Pixel 11 pre-orders went live on August 12

AUG 17 · Day 2

Google comments on Pixel 11 MediaTek modem performance

FCC listings and the baseband present on the new devices confirm the modem switch.

Last year's Tensor G5 was Google's first entirely self-developed and TSMC-made chip, but it still used a Samsung modem.

Google states on the Google Store that the all-new modem is reliable, faster, and more power efficient.

“pre-production devices in lab-controlled conditions,”
GOOGLE verbatim
AUG 17 · Day 2

Google restores previously spotted Pixel gesture

Android Authority said it first spotted a double-tap-to-lock feature in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 in June 2025.

Android Authority reported that Google has added or updated strings pointing to a dedicated settings page for the feature, including an option to enable or disable it.

Android Authority said it found updated, previously dormant strings related to the double-tap-to-sleep feature in the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 build.

AUG 16 · Day 1

Reader poll on Google Pixel 11 models

A reader commented that they ordered a Pixel 11 Pro in canyon arriving on Thursday, August 20.

The Pixel 11 Pro has a 42MP selfie camera versus 10.5MP on the Pixel 11, both with ultra-wide autofocus lenses.

The Pixel 11 Pro has a 50MP 1/1.3" main camera, a 48MP 5x/106mm telephoto and a 48MP 123° ultra-wide, compared with a 10.8MP telephoto and 13MP ultra-wide on the Pixel 11.

AUG 14 · Day -1

Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 comparison

The Google Pixel 11 and Samsung Galaxy S26 both start at $899 with 256GB of storage and 12GB of memory.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 can record video in 8K, while the Google Pixel 11 is limited to 4K recording.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a 4,300 mAh battery.

AUG 14 · Day -1

Best Pixel 11 cases roundup

UAG has released rugged cases for the Pixel 11 series with chunky corner protection and grippy frames.

The official Google Pixelsnap cases are currently being discounted by 20%.

Mous has released a lineup of Pixel 11 cases including its Limitless case and a super-slim Aramid Carbon Fiber option.

AUG 13 · Day -2

Google Pixel 11 pre-order pricing and Amazon perks

The Pixel 11 includes a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

The Pixel 11's camera bar is thinner than that of any earlier Pixel model.

The Google Pixel 11 becomes available on August 20.

AUG 12 · Day -3

Google unveils Pixel Tag and Pixel Watch 5 at Made by Google event

Google says the blood pressure feature was tested against 24-hour blood pressure monitors and uses an advanced waveform model trained on more than 1 billion minutes of data from over 500,000 people.

The Pixel Tag is 1.1 inches wide, compared to the AirTag's 1.26 inches.

The Pixel Watch 5 is available in new colors, including Canyon Fog and Olive.

AUG 12 · Day -3

Roundup: Everything announced at Made by Google event

The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL offer Pro Zoom up to 120x.

The Pixel Watch 5 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 "Accelerated" chip.

The Pixel 11 Pro is priced at $1,099.

AUG 11 · Day -4

Pixel 11 Pro XL hands-on leak reveals standout feature

Nexus phones previously had an RGB notification LED that Google later removed.

The HiLight LED is located inside the camera bar and appears as a large white circle.

The leaked images were first posted by @PixelNewsHub on X.

AUG 10 · Day -5

Live updates from Made by Google Pixel 11 event

Comedian Trevor Noah hosted the 2026 Made by Google event.

Google stated it tested the Pixel 11 Fold Pro by folding and unfolding it more than 83 million times.

Rick Osterloh is Google's head of Pixel.

AUG 08 · Day -7

Google Pixel 11 rumors and leaks before Made By Google event

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is rumored to have a 4,806mAh battery.

Trevor Noah will host the Made By Google event, with Stephen Curry and Alex Cooper as special guests.

The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL are rumored to upgrade digital zoom from 100x to 120x.

AUG 05 · Day -10

Google Pixel Tag pricing leaked ahead of launch

A report by Dealabs suggests the Pixel Tag will launch in Europe for €34.90.

The Pixel Tag is expected to debut in a colorway dubbed “Fog Light.”

The Made By Google event on August 12, 2026 is where Google will unveil the Pixel 11 series and the Pixel Watch 5.

AUG 04 · Day -11

Pixel 11 series leaks reveal features and design details

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold will have a stated 24 hours of battery life.

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold will have the HiLight feature.

The Pixel 11 will have a 30x Super Zoom option for the camera.

AUG 03 · Day -12

Google Pixel 11 launch event and leaks

The pre-order countdown clocks will end on August 12 at 10:00 AM ET.

Pre-orders for the Pixel 11 series will open before the launch event, not after it.

Countdown clocks for Pixel 11 pre-orders appeared on both the Google Store and Best Buy.

AUG 01 · Day -14

Google announces new Pixel device for August 12

“You can ring its built-in speaker when nearby or track its location on a map using Ultra-Wideband and Google's crowdsourced network.”
AUG 01 · Day -14

Google Pixel 11 rumors and leaks roundup

The leaked prices for the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pro XL are each $100 more than the corresponding Pixel 10 models.

The base Pixel 11 is rumored to drop the telephoto lens, leaving it with only a main and a selfie camera.

A leaked Amazon listing listed the Pixel 11 at $899.

JUL 24 · Day -22

Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase and Android RAM-efficiency efforts

The Pixel 10 started at $799.

Leaks have suggested Pixel 11 prices will start at $899.

Barkat said there has never been an increase in memory prices like the world is currently going through.

“there’s never been an increase in memory prices like the world’s going through right now.”
SHAKIL BARKAT verbatim
JUL 22 · Day -24

Pixel 11 series leaks in official-looking images

Google has confirmed an August 12 event to launch the Pixel 11 series.

9to5Google leaked an image of the Dune colorway earlier in the month.

@OnLeaks shared renders of the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL.

JUL 20 · Day -26

Google Pixel 11 Pro officially revealed

An image of the Pixel 11 Pro was published on a Google Fi page that has since been removed.

The Pixel 11 Pro shown in the image is in the "Canyon" colorway.

The Pixel 11 Pro is expected to start at $1,299.

JUL 19 · Day -27

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Pixel 10 Pro XL comparison

The Pixel 11 Pro XL has a 5,115mAh battery.

The Pixel 11 Pro XL supports Qi2.2 25W wireless charging.

The Pixel 11 Pro XL features a Tensor G6 processor.

JUL 13 · Day -33

Google Pixel 11 to feature first 2nm smartphone SoC

The MediaTek M90 modem will support 5G speeds up to 12GBps, satellite connectivity, and dual active 5G SIMs.

An FCC filing for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold revealed that Google replaced Samsung's Exynos Modem family with MediaTek's M90 for its next-gen Pixels.

Google has confirmed it is unveiling the Pixel 11 family on August 12.

JUL 10 · Day -36

Pixel 11 Pro Fold FCC listing reveals Tensor G6 changes

The Pixel 11 series is expected to make its public debut next month.

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold's certification paperwork was published by the FCC.

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold's FCC SAR test report contains a reference to MediaTek on page 30.

JUL 08 · Day -38

Pixel Watch 5 configurations and price increase leaked ahead of Made by Google event

Leaker billbil-kun said pre-orders for the Pixel Watch 5 go live on August 13.

The Made by Google event invites describe it as setting the stage for the next generation of Pixel.

Leaker billbil-kun, reporting for French outlet Dealabs, said the Pixel Watch 5 will be announced during the Made by Google event on August 12.

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