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Code found in the Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 release references a 'Face Active Illumination' system, including settings for brightness scale and toggles governing when it can activate, such as during bedtime, driving, dark environments, or Do Not Disturb mode. The code does not specify what hardware would provide the illumination, though it appears aimed at improving face unlock performance when lighting is poor.
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.
Amazon is offering the Google Pixel 11 Pro at a record-low price of $849, down from its usual $1,099, marking a 23% discount. The device features a 6.3-inch display, high-end hardware, advanced AI capabilities, and a robust camera system, making it a compact flagship option. The deal requires an Amazon Prime membership to access the discount.
A new leak reveals the Fitbit Edge will feature a 1.34-inch AMOLED display, aluminum body, and health sensors including GPS and ECG. It is expected to launch at around €179 in Europe and £159 in the UK, with four color options. The device aims to fill the gap between Fitbit's fitness trackers and the Pixel Watch, offering advanced health features at an accessible price point.
Amazon has reduced the Google Pixel Watch 5 (41mm, Wi-Fi) to $334.99, marking its first discount since launch and saving buyers $65 from the original $399.99 retail price. The smartwatch features a compact design, Wear OS, enhanced GPS, health tools, and Fitbit integration, with a 30-hour battery life and a 4.6-star rating. The deal requires Amazon Prime membership, available with a free trial.
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.
Amazon has reduced the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL to $999, marking a $300 discount from its original $1,299 price. The device features a 6.8-inch display, a triple camera setup with 50MP, 48MP, and 48MP sensors, and runs on the Tensor G6 chip with Android 17. The deal requires an Amazon Prime membership to access the discount.
During Amazon’s October sale, the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL received discounts exceeding $250. The 256GB Pixel 11 Pro is now priced at $849, down from $1,099, while the Pixel 11 Pro XL with the same storage drops to $999. The standard Pixel 11 with 256GB is also on sale for $749, making the Pro models more attractive due to their advanced camera features and slight price premium.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event has started and runs until early Thursday morning, offering significant discounts on a wide range of electronics, including headphones, home entertainment devices, Pixel 11 phones, iPad Mini with A17 Pro chip, and the M5 MacBook Air. The deals are now organized in a sortable table for easier browsing, with additional deals and category roundups to follow.
Google is exploring an expansion of its Call for Me feature on Pixel 11 devices, which currently automates calls to businesses. Early indications suggest the AI could soon be capable of making personal calls to contacts like family and friends, potentially sharing information or asking questions. This development could broaden the scope of AI-assisted communication for users.
Amazon has announced significant discounts on a range of products for Prime Day 2026, including budget Bluetooth speakers, Android earbuds, workout headphones, and upgraded smart displays. The deals feature notable price drops on popular items like the JBL Go 5, Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, and the Echo Show 11, among others. Many of these discounts are the lowest prices seen since their respective launches.
A new third-party app called Now On Wrist relays song-recognition results from a Pixel phone's Now Playing feature to a paired Wear OS smartwatch. It can display detected tracks via notifications, a watch face complication, or a dedicated tile, and tapping a result opens the song in apps like YouTube Music or Spotify. The app requires Wear OS 3.0 or newer and is available now on Google Play.