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Google will officially unveil the Pixel 11 lineup on Aug. 12.
The new Pixel Glow feature could be the highlight.
Pixels need an AI kill switch and better magnetic accessories.
Google has officially scheduled the Pixel 11 event -- Aug. 12. In less than a month, we'll see what Google has in store for this year, including a redesigned Fold, the Pixel Watch 5, and the Pixel 11 phone lineup with the highly-touted Pixel Glow. Pixel Glow is a multi-colored LED light feature on the rear of the phone. It was initially thought this might be a light strip around the camera bar, but the latest leaks show a circular light that lives in the current flashlight position.
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I've been a Pixel user since the first phone debuted in 2016, and I'm still firmly on team Google. However, I feel like Pixel phones are starting to become a little stale compared to the innovative powerhouse they once were. Google is promising a lot for its next phone series, and while I know some (maybe even most) of my wishlist won't happen, here's what I'd love to see at the Pixel 11 event.
What I want from the Pixel 11
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