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WIRED's Reviews team has published a running list of early Black Friday 2026 deals, updated November 7 with new discounts on Google Pixel 11 phones, Google Pixel earbuds, a Rocco minifridge, a Dreo space heater, and a Petkit automatic litter box. The list includes Apple AirTags at a price WIRED says matches the lowest it has previously tracked, though it notes that price point recurs fairly often.
Amazon is currently selling the Google Pixel 11 Pro for $799, a $300 reduction from its $1,099 list price. The discount marks the lowest price the phone has reached since its launch, surpassing an earlier 2024 low of $899, and the device carries a 4.4-star rating on Amazon.
Amazon has discounted the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold by $250, bringing it down from its $1,899 list price to $1,649, a 13% reduction. The retailer says this is the lowest price the foldable has reached since its launch. The device runs on Google's Tensor G6 chip with 16GB of RAM and features a triple-camera system, a book-style inner display, and a more usable outer screen.
A hands-on comparison tests the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max, which uses a triple 200-megapixel camera system, against Google's Pixel 11 Pro XL, which gained upgraded main and ultrawide sensors plus a larger 5x telephoto lens this year. The reviewer finds the two phones' main cameras produce very similar color, detail, and low-light results despite OPPO's much higher on-paper resolution and sensor size.
Amazon is offering 18% off the top-spec 1TB configuration of Google's Pixel 11 Pro XL, a $300 reduction from its launch price. This marks the first discount since the phone's release.
During Prime Day, Amazon reduced the Google Pixel 11 to $749, marking the lowest price since its launch in August 2026. The deal provides a $150 discount from the original $899 retail price, making it an attractive option for shoppers interested in Google's latest flagship phone. The Pixel 11 features a refined design, upgraded Tensor chip, enhanced AI capabilities, and improved battery life, with positive reviews supporting its value at this price point.
During Amazon’s October sale, the Google Pixel Watch 5 is discounted by $60, bringing the 41mm model to $334.99 and the 45mm to $364.99. The smartwatch, launched in August alongside the Pixel 11 phones, features improvements like enhanced GPS and gesture controls, though initial reviews noted mixed AI assistant notifications. The discount helps mitigate its $50 price increase over the previous Pixel Watch 4, with Google continuing to add new health features post-launch.
Android Authority's Aamir Siddiqui argues that for the price of Apple's base 256GB iPhone 18 Pro Max, buyers have strong Android alternatives. His picks include the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, Motorola Razr Ultra (2026), Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8. A reader poll accompanying the piece shows the Galaxy S26 Ultra as the most popular alternative at 42% of votes.
Google is piloting a Gemini feature on Pixel 11 devices that can call businesses to place orders, book appointments, make reservations, or check stock availability. The assistant identifies itself as AI, provides a live text transcript, navigates automated phone menus, waits on hold, and lets the user take over the call at any time.
Google has introduced Call for Me, a Gemini-powered addition to the Phone by Google app that can place and conduct entire phone calls on a user's behalf, including navigating automated menus and hold times. Users can watch a live transcript of the call and jump in to take over at any moment. The feature is currently in early preview for paid Gemini subscribers in the US who are enrolled in the Phone by Google Public Beta on Pixel 11 devices.
Android Authority's review of the Google Pixel 11 finds the $899 phone doubles base storage over its predecessor and pairs a larger 48MP main camera with a slimmer all-glass camera bar. The reviewer reports the Tensor G6 chip underperforms rivals and, lacking the vapor chamber in Pro models, causes real overheating and stuttering during everyday use.
Google has published details on how it designed its new Noto 3D emoji set, first unveiled at I/O in May, and confirmed which manufacturers will bring it to their phones. Partners include Nothing, Lenovo, Xiaomi, OPPO, OnePlus, realme, vivo, iQOO, HONOR, TECNO, Infinix, itel, and Motorola, alongside stock Android 17 devices like the Pixel 11. Samsung is notably absent, as it maintains its own emoji designs.