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Google is bringing back the notification LED on the Pixel 11 series under the name HiLight — an RGB light built into the camera bar that glows for calls, messages, and Gemini AI activity.
The camera bar light strip previously known as Pixel Glow has been renamed HiLight ahead of the August 12 Made by Google event.
Google has quietly confirmed its first major price increase in three years, citing a memory chip shortage driven by AI demand. The base model now starts at $899, and 128GB is no longer an option.
The base Pixel 11 gets four shades while the Pro and Pro XL share a separate palette — and both land on August 20 with a 2nm Tensor G6 chip.
Google's new Pixel 11 series will feature a circular RGB light called Pixel Glow — a compact spin on Nothing's Glyph Bar, but with a ~£80 price hike attached.
The 41mm models are getting more expensive, but 45mm buyers in the UK and EU are spared — and the watch lands in stores much earlier than last year.
The Made by Google 2026 event is set for August 12 in New York, with Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pro XL, and a new foldable all expected to debut alongside Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Buds Pro.
Reliable leaker billbil-kun has revealed the full Pixel 11 lineup pricing, colors, and storage tiers ahead of an August announcement — and the 128GB option is history.
The company has already fixed a number of bugs discovered during the main testing cycle of Android 17
No significant changes in technical specifications are expected either
Google presented the March Pixel Drop update and a number of new features for the Android ecosystem. Some changes are available to all users.
The system works significantly faster than Face ID and in any light condition
Changes are minimal, but the gadget retained good features and an attractive price
