We’re just under a month from the upcoming major Made by Google launch event, and the latest teaser from the Android manufacturer reveals a great deal about what to expect.
To begin with, Google has officially announced that the event on 12 August will revolve around the Pixel 11 series, with pre-orders set to open that same day. This marks the first instance where the new model’s name has been referenced, although it was largely anticipated.
The teaser featured on the store landing page also displays the phone in a striking gold hue once more. It appears to be this year’s standout color, succeeding the Moonstone used in the Pixel 10 Pro variations. Nevertheless, the rear design does not align with any of the rumored colors, unless the teaser image has yet to unveil that aspect.
It seems closest to Dune (shown below), with Amazon images presenting a gold frame but an orangey/pink coral tint on the back panel. The remainder of the landing page, adorned in sunset sandy shades, certainly reinforces this idea, although a gold and black combination would be quite striking.
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Our initial glance at Pixel Glow
More significantly, the teaser verifies that the Pixel 11 series will bring a completely new feature to the devices.
Unveiling the Pixel Glow
This feature is tentatively named Pixel Glow (though it’s not yet confirmed), and after weeks of speculation, we can now confirm that it is integrated with the camera flash. There was some speculation that it might encircle the camera bar or possibly be embedded in the ‘G’ logo, but it turns out to be more straightforward than those alternatives.
Details about the feature were revealed early, indicating that it will utilize “subtle light and color on the back of your device to notify you of significant activities while it’s face down.”
Speculating further, it’s possible you could assign different colors to your favorite contacts, allowing you to know who is calling.
It may also illuminate when you’re utilizing Gemini, perhaps similar to the ring light surrounding the base of the new Google Home Speaker. It appears capable of displaying a variety of colors and resembles the Apple Mac ‘beach ball of death’ while in motion.
We’ll need to wait until 12 August to discover precisely what it can accomplish. It will undoubtedly be the primary incentive to upgrade to the Pixel 11 if you own a Pixel 10 – unless you are often lured by new color options – as the overall design and specifications are anticipated to be quite alike.
Summary: Illuminated with Excitement
The Pixel 11 is shaping up to be an absolute standout with its impressive new Pixel Glow feature. Whether that’s enough to persuade you to trade in your old model or not, it will undoubtedly brighten up the tech world!
