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Google Confirms Pixel 11 Series Launch Event for 12 August 2026 in New York with Tensor G6 and Pixel Glow

Google has confirmed that its annual Made by Google hardware event will take place on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, in New York City. The event begins at 6:00 PM Eastern Time, which corresponds to 3:30 AM Indian Standard Time on 13 August. Press invitations distributed in early July and subsequent official teasers on Google’s store pages name 12 August as the night the next generation of Pixel arrives.

The expected lineup comprises four models: the standard Pixel 11, the Pixel 11 Pro, the Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Leaks circulating in the days leading up to 9 August consistently point to the Tensor G6 as the processor across the series. Reports indicate the chip will be fabricated on a 2-nanometre process, marking a shift from previous Tensor generations. A new rear-facing lighting element referred to in leaks as Pixel Glow is also expected. Descriptions describe it as an RGB LED array integrated into the camera bar that can serve as a notification or status indicator when the phone is face down.

Pre-order availability is anticipated to open immediately after the event. Retail shipping for the core models is projected around 20 August 2026 according to current industry tracking, though the Pro Fold may follow a similar or slightly later schedule. Pricing discussions in the run-up to the event have centred on an expected increase compared with the Pixel 10 series, driven in part by broader memory-supply conditions. Exact figures will be announced on the day.

The event will be livestreamed on Google’s official channels. For viewers in India the timing falls in the early hours of 13 August. Google has not yet released India-specific pricing or availability windows, though previous Pixel generations have typically reached the Indian market within weeks of the global launch.

As of 9 August 2026 the confirmed elements remain the event date, location and start time in New York. The four-model structure, Tensor G6 and Pixel Glow feature rest on consistent leaks and secondary reporting that have intensified in the final days before the event. Full specifications, camera details, battery capacities and software features will be presented during the 12 August presentation.