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Google is hosting a Pixel launch event on Wednesday night where it will show off its latest lineup of devices. But you don’t have to wait until then for all the news: We were able to check out the devices ahead of the event and take a look at everything Google’s unveiling, including the latest Pixel phones, new health features on the Pixel Watch 5, and more.
Google will be livestreaming the event on Wednesday at 6PM ET / 3PM PT. But if you aren’t able to watch along yourself, you can catch up on all of the highlights from Wednesday’s Pixel launch below.
Photo: David Imel / The Verge
Google refreshed its line of Pixel phones, starting with the Pixel 11. The design didn’t change drastically compared to the Pixel 10, although it now comes in a few new colors, including a lilac-like frost, hibiscus pink, and pistachio green, along with obsidian black. It runs on Google’s new Tensor G6 chip, which Google claims offers 25 percent faster web browsing and 15 percent faster app loading. Google also says its battery lasts over 30 hours and supports 25 percent faster wireless charging than the Pixel 10.
The Pixel 11 also features an upgraded camera and a camera bump that’s over 40 percent thinner than the Pixel 10’s. It includes 48MP wide, 13MP ultra-wide, and 10.8MP 5x telephoto lenses on the back and a 10.5MP selfie camera on the front. Google says the 48MP wide lens has 56 percent more light sensitivity and the 5x telephoto lens supports up to 30x Super Zoom.
Unfortunately, the Pixel 11 also got a $100 price bump — it now starts at $899, but the base configuration has 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM, rather than the 128GB of storage in the Pixel 10’s starting configuration. It launches on August 20th.
Photo: David Imel / The Verge
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL include a new feature in the camera bar called HiLight, which is an LED indicator light for things like Gemini interactions and incoming calls from favorite contacts. Google says the little LED will get more capabilities down the line, like signaling message notifications from frequent contacts.
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