Google unveils new Pixel series

More helpful features, less AI slop across the board.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Google’s Pixel 11 series pairs a little new hardware with a lot of new software More helpful features, less AI slop. After weeks of teasers, Google has finally formally announced the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The phones are all shipping next week, on August 20th, and Google is holding a splashy event the evening of August 12th to show off the devices. Ahead of that, we had a chance to take a first look at everything that’s coming up.  Learn more More announcements Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health We’re talking offline Gemini, proactive AI suggestions, better GPS maps, insulin resistance trends, and a $50 price hike. Google is making the Pixel cameras better by making them worse Google’s new Camera Looks feature will do less computational photography — and that’s a great thing. The Pixel Tag is Google’s answer to the AirTag The $29 tracker combines UWB with Bluetooth channel sounding. Android now has a tap-to-share feature The Quick Share update makes it easier to share contact info and files between Pixel devices, and soon, Samsung phones. This email was sent to igor.masnjak.654131864135313@blogger.com. Click here to unsubscribe from all Verge marketing emails.    View our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.   Vox Media, 1701 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright 2026. All rights reserved. https://link.theverge.com/oc/69666eecbeef1b3e9312eda2rzj7w.1krc/e09b4383