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Usually, when a new smartphone model is about to come out, our advice is simple: wait. Either you end up liking the new one or get a sweet discount on the old one. Thanks to the AI boom, that isn't a cardinal rule anymore. Older models aren't seeing the drastic price decreases we're used to, and new models are more likely to launch with higher prices than ever before. So, if you're in the market for a new Pixel phone, should you wait or buy now?
Google is set to launch the Pixel 11 this week, but there's a case for buying your next Pixel phone right now. We've seen recent discounts on every mainline Pixel 10 phone, and there's one attractive Pixel model with a price that could make you forget about the Pixel 11 series entirely. That said, if you don't want to miss out on your chance to score the latest and greatest Pixel, the Pixel 11 might be worth the wait. As you can see, there's a lot to consider, so let's break down the cases for buying a Pixel now or waiting for the Pixel 11.
If you like the Pixel 10 series as-is and want to avoid a potential price hike, there's certainly a reason to buy one of Google's phones now. Since the Pixel 11 series is expected to shed the 128GB model and make the 256GB configuration the default, some phones will cost more. According to pricing leaks, the Pixel 11 will start at $899, the Pixel 11 Pro will cost $1,099, and the Pixel 11 Pro XL will cost $1,299. That's quite the jump — $100 more for every non-foldable phone.
This puts the Pixel 11 Pro XL in the same tier as the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which costs $1,299 as well. Of course, we'll have to see what the Pixel 11 Pro XL holds, but that might give prospective buyers pause. Samsung flagships typically offer better performance with fast Snapdragon chips that trounce Google's Tensor chips in benchmarks. If you have $1,299 to spend, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is often the default pick, and Google will have to prove the Pixel 11 Pro XL belongs in that conversation.
Those that aren't eager to spend $100 more for the Pixel 11 series might be better off buying a Pixel 10 phone now. The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL are both slightly discounted on Amazon currently, but the deal looks better when you consider the impending possibility of a Pixel 11 price hike. The Pixel 10 isn't seeing major discounts at the moment. I see the case for buying a Pixel 10 now, but it would sting knowing we just saw major Pixel 10 deals during Prime Day.
The Pixel 10 series' price history makes me less inclined to buy the three mainline models now. The budget Pixel 10a is a different story, though. It's discounted to just $424 at the Google Store right now. This is the best bang-for-your-buck Android phone on the market, and it's a breath of fresh air at a time when flagship prices keep rising. If you think the Pixel 10a's budget hardware would meet your needs, I think it's worth buying now instead of waiting for the Pixel 11.
We're always looking toward the next best thing, and the Pixel 11 appears to be just that. Leaks and rumors paint an early picture of what the Google Pixel 11 might look like, and how it would improve on the Pixel 10 series. It's a good bet that the Pixel 11 will be powered by the Tensor G6 chipset, which could be built on a 2nm process to improve processing power and efficiency. The design looks similar to the Pixel 10, according to renders, but we're on the lookout for potential display, battery, and camera upgrades.
The question you should ask yourself is: what does the Pixel 11 series have to upgrade to make it worth the rumored $100 price hike? If your wishlist includes super-fast charging or Snapdragon-like performance, you might be underwhelmed. In that case, you may be better off buying a Pixel 10 or Galaxy S26 series phone instead. But if you have more modest aspirations, like better optimizations and slightly improved hardware, the Pixel 11 could be worth the wait.
One neat Pixel 11 rumor is that the phone could sport a glow light on the back, possibly called Pixel Glow or Pixel HiLight. It'd be a novelty similar to that of Nothing's Glyph Interface. For those tired of iPhones, Pixels, and Galaxys all looking mostly the same, a quirk like this could make the Pixel 11 worth waiting for.
Specs and rumors aside, you should wait for the Pixel 11 if you want to take advantage of carrier promotions, trade-in deals, or pre-order deals. There are pros and cons to carrier promos and trade-ins — you enter a restrictive carrier contract and/or give up your old device in exchange for massive savings on a new one. Not everyone should enter into a carrier contract to get the Pixel 11.
However, if you're willing to make that decision, you will likely get the Pixel 11 for cheaper than a Pixel 10 currently costs at full price.
If I were in the market for a new phone, I'd take a long look at whether the Google Pixel 10a could meet my needs. I tested that phone for weeks this year, and it offers long battery life, decent performance, and solid hardware for a fraction of the price of new flagships. You can get one brand-new from Google for about a third of what the flagship Pixel 11 Pro XL will likely cost. To me, it's a no-brainer if you can live with the device's few compromises.
If you're more interested in the mainline Pixel 10 or Pixel 11 models, waiting is probably your best strategy. The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL all saw major and enticing discounts over the summer, but the current deals are uninspiring by comparison. Instead of taking a small discount and getting a last-gen device, it's worth waiting for the Pixel 11.
There is a chance the Pixel 10 goes on sale again, especially as we approach Black Friday season. Or, you could be impressed by what Google has to offer and snag a Pixel 11 when it's available.
Made by Google 2026 is almost here — this is where the Pixel 11 will be officially revealed. Stay tuned for our coverage leading up to, throughout, and following the event, which begins Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. EDT.
The current contender
The Google Pixel 10 is soon to be replaced by the Pixel 11, but it'll remain an Android fixture for years to come. It is covered by Android OS upgrades for six more years, and still has decent hardware. However, some will prefer to wait and see what the Pixel 11 holds.
Google usually tries to keep its flagship hardware under wraps until launch day, but carrier store inventory has spoiled the surprise yet again. Just days before the official Made by Google event, hands-on images of the Pixel 11 Pro XL have emerged online, giving us a look at the real-world design of Google’s upcoming flagship phone.
Images posted by @PixelNewsHub on X reveal what are claimed to be carrier demo units on their way to US stores. The images give us a crisp look at an all-matte black model, as well as retail packaging for a fresh colorway rumored to be either “Dune” or “Canyon.”
The design is very similar to last year’s, but upon closer inspection, there are some hardware updates. The lenses on the camera bar look to protrude a lot more this time around. Then there’s the larger LED module, which Google apparently calls "HiLight."
Previous leaks hint that the HiLight LED is an RGB notification light that sits on the camera bar and keeps lighting up even when your phone is face down. Gemini is also supposed to give visual alerts for certain contacts or pulse when you message it.
Of course, no Pixel launch would be complete without a little bit of drama. Reports from Turkey say that black market copies of the boxed Pixel 11 Pro XL are already available for $1,700, a bit above the rumored starting price of $1,299.
That said, it appears that Google is sticking with the familiar Pixel silhouette, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. But with the Tensor G6 chipset, a rumored $899 base model price (and no more 128GB option), and this mysterious HiLight feature, the Pixel 11 series has some questions to answer. We will know all for sure on August 12.
Google is back this year with its Made by Google event, and we’re expecting a lot of Pixel news. Of course, Google is set to launch the Pixel 11 series, which will likely include several different smartphones as well as a new foldable. In addition, Google is expected to launch the Pixel Watch 5, and there could be some additional devices in the mix.
We hope you’re as excited to learn about Google’s latest smartphones as we are! Last year’s launch was filled with celebrities and internet personalities, and this year looks to be no different, with Stephen Curry, Shubman Gill, Ayami Nakajo, and more, with Trevor Noah hosting.
Over the next few days, we’ll be going over what you can expect and covering the event live as it happens so you don’t have to miss a thing! Scroll down for all the details!
The event is Wednesday, August 12, and it starts at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. EDT.
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Google has been low-key hyping up its Pixel 11 series for some time, although we just didn’t know it. Earlier this year, the company gave us a glimpse of new features arriving with Android 17, and while the update is already out, there are still some features that haven’t arrived yet, and likely more that Google hasn’t even teased. What are you looking forward to the most?
One feature I can’t wait to get my hands on is Pause Point. It’s supposed to remind you to take a break from distracting apps with things like timers, breathing exercises, and even suggestions for less-distracting apps to use. Because we all need a reminder to take a break from social media, right? It’s actually a pretty thoughtful feature, one I never expected from Google.
Another feature I hope to see on the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the Gamepad. It basically turns your foldable into a mini game console of sorts with a dedicated control pad on the bottom half of the screen, which should enhance the gaming experience. Google also says it will include native controller remapping for those of you who use external controllers, which is a great way to appeal to mobile gamers.
Android 17 is shaping up to be a more social-media-focused update, and on the other side of Pause Point, the company launched Screen Reactions, which makes it incredibly easy to record yourself over another video. It’s an incredibly useful feature and very easy to use. It makes me wonder what other social features the Pixel 11 will introduce.
Google was already in the midst of doing some heavy brand reworking with Gemini, and Android 17 only furthers those actions. Google says that Android is no longer an "operating system" but, rather, an "intelligence system." This sounds like marketing nonsense, and I'm some of it certainly is, but the idea is that Android is moving beyond a traditional point-and-click (or tap) UI and, instead, becoming a system that does exactly what you ask of it.
Case in point, the newer Gemini Automation features which will navigate entire apps and websites for you with a single command. I used it to order food and tea from two different restaurants and all I had to do was hit confirm. While I'd argue that having Gemini order food for me is silly and completely unnecessary, seeing Gemini have the ability to navigate complex UIs without error is impressive, and there will no doubt be more sensible reasons to use this feature in the near future.
For me, the most interesting part of Gemini Intelligence and automation is when Gemini is used to interact with apps that aren't usually deemed "compatible." Let's say you're particularly find of an obscure note app that wouldn't normally have tie-ins with services like Gemini. No problem, because Gemini Intelligence is supposed to be able to work with it, regardless.
Say you took a photo of a banner or poster for an upcoming event and want to make a shopping list based on what you'll need for it. Gemini can help navigate the content in the photo and fill out a note in your favorite app without you manually typing it in. That's just one of many features we're expecting to see expanded on the new Pixel 11 series, too!
One of the other Gemini highlights from The Android Show 2026 was the new Create A Widget feature, which turns Gemini into a professional coder so you can make custom home screen widgets. Nothing started this trend a few months ago and did a spectacular job with the implementation, and I expect to see Google take the concept even further on the Pixel 11.
The concept is pretty simple. Say you want a specific widget that doesn't seem to exist in the Play Store. Just ask Gemini to create a widget for you, and it'll begin the coding process, complete with the ability to revise and modify things as the widget is being built.
Since we're looking back at The Android Show from earlier this year, it's worth remembering that it was actually the first time Google quietly gave us a look at what is now rumored to be called Pixel Glow, or HiLight.
During the Googlebook teaser, you could spot a glowing light bar across the top of the laptop lid. Since then, we've seen the same design language appear on the new Google Home Speaker, and according to recent leaks, it's also expected to make its way to the Pixel 11 series.
Speaking of Googlebook, Google has been unusually quiet about it ever since The Android Show. That makes me wonder whether the upcoming Made by Google event could finally give us a proper look at Google's next-generation premium laptops. What do you think? Do you expect Googlebook to make an appearance next week? Let me know in the comments.
Speaking of the Pixel launch event, as a Pixel 10 Pro owner, I'm honestly not that excited about the Pixel 11 series itself. Based on everything we've seen so far, there don't seem to be many major hardware upgrades this year. What I'm actually looking forward to is Android 17 and the new features launching alongside the Pixel 11.One feature I'm especially excited about is the new 3D emojis. Google first showed them off during The Android Show, but we still haven't seen them arrive on Pixel phones. They're still not quite on the same level as Apple's emoji design, in my opinion, but they're definitely a big improvement over what Android has today.
Another Android 17 feature I'm really looking forward to is Rambler. I've talked about it before, but it's essentially Google's new AI-powered voice typing system. Instead of speaking carefully and trying not to make mistakes, you can just talk naturally. Rambler automatically ignores your "ums" and "ahs," understands corrections as you speak, and turns everything into properly formatted text. It's very similar to what we've recently seen with Gemini on macOS, but this time it's coming to Android smartphones. That's one of the Android 17 features I'm probably most excited to try.
While we wait for Made by Google, why not have a little to snack on? The Android Show this year talked up the company’s security improvements. One of the major highlights was Location Access. I know, I thought the same thing. Google made this more transparent so we can manage how an app accesses our location, and when it happened. We don’t always want to put ourselves out there like that, so I like that Google worked this into Android.
Another Android upgrade Google gave us—in line with its recent behavior—involved scam protections. At the Android Show 2026, Google talked about protections for your banking apps by introducing “verified financial calls.” We work hard for our money. The last thing we want is for it to get swiped. If Google deems that call to be a fraud, it will tell you to hang up now.
Since we’re now, officially, in the second half of 2026, we should start seeing Google’s upgraded Live Threat Detection. This will deliver “warnings about suspicious behavior that could be potentially harmful.” Take, for example, an app trying to force a text message to another number you don’t know. The idea is to ward off malicious trickery, and there’s a chance we’ll see this talked about with the Pixel 11’s launch.
Be honest: Android Auto has been lacking, right? If you’re asking me, I’d say “kind of.” Google has continued to improve Android Auto over the years. Gemini’s involvement has helped, too. At the Android Show, Android Auto was shown with a vastly improved, “immersive” Google Maps experience with an edge-to-edge display, and a robust 3D view. Android Auto will tell you what you should keep an eye out for, like traffic lights and lanes. It’s no longer generic. It’s actually helpful.
One of the main reasons why Google pushed the Android release ahead last year is to ensure its latest devices get the latest build of the OS out of the box. With Google releasing phones in August and subsequently rolling out a new Android version in the month of October didn't really make much sense, so it's good to see Android builds coming out earlier. The stable Android 17 version was released on June 16, and Google's eligible devices have made the switch already.
Samsung also joined the Android 17 bandwagon with its foldables, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 models come with One UI 9.0 and the latest version of Android out of the box. Of course, Samsung's vision of Android looks very different to what Google has on the Pixels, and that's one of the best things about Android; you can choose what kind of interface you want on your phone. On that note, other brands are starting to roll out the stable Android 17 update to their phones, with Xiaomi getting us underway.
What I like the most in Android 17 is the Bubbles multitasking mode. The ability to use floating windows allows much greater flexibility, and it makes a lot of sense on a foldable like the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. There's better fluidity in general with the interface, and this was a phoe problem in the past.
Returning to highlights of The Android Show, the Googlebook teaser got everyone excited about how Google will deliver the Chromebook successor. What stands out this time is that the Googlebook is aimed as a high-end device, with Google noting that it puts Gemini front and center. We'll also get a mix of regular x86-based models and Arm devices, and I'm interested in the latter — there's much better battery life with Arm notebooks in general, and I can't wait to see how Google utilizes this with the Googlebook.
What's notable with the Googlebook is that it could showcase what Android and ChromeOS can do together. Google is going about this the right way, with major hardware vendors slated to release Googlebooks later in the year. The software will ultimately prove to be the defining factor, and I think there's definitely potential to see how Google brings Android and ChromeOS together into a unified ecosystem.
The defining feature of the Googlebook is the Magic Pointer, where you can easily get contextual information from Gemini just by wiggling your cursor at whatever you're browsing. This is what Google says when it's talking about Gemini Intelligence being integral to the Googlebook, and I'm very excited to see how it holds up in daily use.
Chromebooks have dominated classrooms over the last decade, and it is a bold bet by Google to switch things up with the Googlebook. The high-end hardware combined with tight-knit integration with Gemini is interesting, but Google is going up against a well-established Windows ecosystem and MacBooks. I guess we’ll have to wait and see where the initial batch of Googlebooks slot in; that will give us a good idea as to what Google is planning to get out of its latest product category.
I’ve (Derrek Lee) been using the base Pixel 10 for about a year, and it’s quite a step-up from the Pixel 9. The cameras are phenomenal, and I love the Qi2 support since it doesn’t force me to put a case on this already thick phone.
I’m curious how the Pixel 11 will upgrade the base Pixel experience, perhaps with more base storage and faster charging?
It would also be nice if Google made the Pixel 11 a bit thinner, perhaps by giving it a denser silicon-carbon battery… but I won’t get my hopes up.
I’m also excited to see what’s coming with the Pixel Watch 5. Based on Google’s teaser, it won’t look much different from the Pixel Watch 4, which has been one of my favorite smartwatches in the past year. However, early rumors suggest there also won’t be a change in chipset, while more recent rumors suggest it’ll feature an “Accelerated” version of the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2. It’s a bummer that it may not feature the premium “Snapdragon Wear Elite” found in the new Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2, but last year’s chip was no slouch, and it’s likely this is to help keep costs down while providing more AI capabilities.
Speaking of keeping costs down, it looks like even Google won’t be able to avoid the inevitable price increase with the Pixel Watch 5. One rumor points to Google increasing the base price by $50, bringing it to a starting price of $399 for the 41mm variant. Would you pay that much for a smartwatch?
One change I’m hoping to see with the Pixel Watch 5 is an upgrade to the fitness tracking. Garmin is my go-to for fitness because it can set detailed workout routines and track reps and sets. As someone who frequents the gym and lifts weights, this is incredibly useful to me, and the reason why I switch out my Pixel Watch for the Garmin Venu 4 when I work out. If the Pixel Watch 5 can get this right, I can probably just stick to one smartwatch going forward. That said, I won’t get my hopes up.
While Derrek might be disappointed in the rumor that the Pixel Watch 5 isn't going to use the new Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset, I'm actually quite happy to hear this news. I've (Nick Sutrich) been using the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for the past two weeks, which uses that new Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset, and the battery life is comparatively awful compared to any other recent Snapdragon Wear chip I've gotten my hands on.
The W5 series, by comparison, seems to have a much better performance efficiency balance than Qualcomm's newest supercharged chip. Considering all the Pixel Watch models powered by Snapdragon still feel snappy to this day, I'd much rather stick with this more efficient chipset line than something that's unnecessarily more powerful.
And before I move on from the Pixel Watch 5 rumors, I'm also quite stoked about the rumored changes to fitness tracking. One of the reasons I've stopped using Wear OS entirely is because fitness tracking on the platform is extremely lacking when compared to brands like Amazfit, Garmin, and Coros. Seeing as how I only use smartwatches for fitness tracking these days, this is a key feature for me.
I'm probably echoing Derrek's sentiments too much from earlier, but the point is that I know Wear OS can do so much better than it currently does, especially with the powerful chipsets inside and the excellent software Google has been building over the past few years since the big Wear OS reboot.
On to the Pixel 11 series, I'm tentatively looking forward to the new displays Google will inevitably use in these phones, but not for the same reason as many other people. We're not expecting any revolutionary changes here, likely just another bump in brightness for all four rumored models, but I am hoping that Google enhances its "sensitive eyes" feature that launched with the Pixel 10.
If you're not aware, the Pixel 10's display accessibility feature doubled the PWM dimming rate, but those numbers weren't high enough to fix these painful displays for people sensitive to flicker. Instead, Google will need to increase that rate by at least 10x (something most smartphone companies have done at this point), or disable PWM dimming entirely (as Motorola and Honor offer), to make its OLED displays comfortable for this group of folks. Here's hoping!
Remember the glowing light bar Google teased on Googlebook earlier this year? Well, it now looks like it's officially coming to the Pixel 11 series, and it may be called HiLight. According to the leaks, it'll light up when you're interacting with Gemini and will even change colors dynamically, making it feel like a modern version of the old Android notification LED. I just hope Google lets us customize it. Imagine assigning different colors to different contacts, so you'd know who's calling or messaging even when your Pixel is face down.
It also looks like Pixel Glow, or HiLight, won't be available across the entire Pixel 11 lineup. According to the latest leaks, the feature will be exclusive to the Pro models. In fact, Google is reportedly redesigning the camera housing on the Pixel 11 Pro Fold to make room for the new LED. It'll be interesting to see whether this becomes a long-term Pixel design language, much like the camera bar did a few years ago.
One leak I wasn't expecting is that the standard Pixel 11 might lose its telephoto camera. Google only added a telephoto lens to the base Pixel last year with the Pixel 10, but now there are reports suggesting it's going away again, possibly to help keep costs under control. Instead, the Pixel 11 is said to ship with just a 48MP main camera and a 13MP ultrawide. If that's true, it'll actually be a downgrade from the Pixel 10.
Speaking of cameras, one upgrade I'm actually looking forward to is the touted 120x Pro Zoom on the Pixel 11 Pro. Google already does a great job with computational photography, and while the phone still uses a relatively modest telephoto camera, AI does a lot of the heavy lifting. It'll be interesting to see whether Google can make 120x zoom genuinely useful, or whether it's just another big number for the spec sheet.
Another feature we've been hearing about for months now is finally expected to arrive with the Pixel 11 series: Night Sight Video. Google is reportedly bringing Ultra Low Light Video to the lineup, allowing users to record much brighter videos in extremely dark conditions. If it ends up being anything like what Night Sight did for phone photography all those years ago, this could easily become one of the biggest camera upgrades on the Pixel 11.
Thinborne makes some pretty nice phone cases and, in typical fashion, it showcased a set of Pixel 11 cases way earlier than you’d usually expect. We had no clue where to turn with these, but one thing was significant: the cases had a wider camera bar cutout. You remember all those “Pixel Glow” talks, right? Things might not play out how we think.
If there’s one thing I’ve always wanted more of is Google’s in-house chip, the Tensor. I don’t mean that in the greatest of ways. What I mean is it’s lacking. Google hasn’t had the best track record with Tensor. Some Tensor G6 rumors (Pixel 11’s chip) said Google would chase a 2nm process. This would, in theory, improve its performance. How much? We’re not sure. You also can’t leave out Google’s AI; however, user health could take a few steps forward with this chip, too.
While some Tensor G6 leaks for the Pixel 11 seemed positive, others brought us back down to Earth. What was weird (and incredibly important to me) is what was said about the chip’s GPU. Some claim the Tensor G6 could feature a “very old” GPU. The Pixel series hasn’t been the “greatest” for games. They do good, yes, of course. But rumors say the Pixel 11 might not perform any better than the Pixel 10 in this department (and I’m sad).
On a more techie side, leaks say the Tensor G6 could bring MediaTek’s modem into the fold, not Samsung’s. Reports mentioned MediaTek’s M90 modem, specifically, which could offer 12Gbps speeds, dual-active 5G, and more. It’s not a lightweight modem by any means, and that might help the Pixel 11 stand taller. It would give consumers a crisp, smooth experience with their mobile data.
Another interesting tidbit around the Tensor G6 is that it may be built on a 2nm node. This could give Google an advantage when it comes to efficiency, as a node shift from the existing 3nm to 2nm will ensure the same cores don't consume as much power to do the same tasks. With Qualcomm and MediaTek still on 3nm and not likely to switch to designs based on 2nm until next year, this is an area where Google could lead things on Android.
The main thing I want to see in the Tensor G6 is better gaming potential. The Pixel 10 Pro XL did a better job at this last year, but the Tensor G5-based phone still had a tendency to overheat in sustained gaming sessions, and Google needs to address that with the Pixel 11 models. While Google says that it prioritizes the AI side of things and tailors hardware to suit its Gemini models, there's no getting around the fact that these are high-end phones, and they need to measure up in all areas.
That said, I am keen on seeing how the Tensor G6 holds up against its Qualcomm and MediaTek rivals. Google needs to show this year that it can deliver a platform that's at the same level. Thermal management is going to be a key area of focus as brands increasingly rely on local AI models, and this will be interesting to test on the Tensor G6 and its 2nm node.
Another thing to keep an eye on is battery life. Chinese manufacturers have made considerable strides in this regard in the last two years — mostly by adding huge silicon-carbon batteries — and it will be interesting to see how Google delivers better battery life this generation. We haven't gotten much in the way of information around this, but the few leaks point to Google going with a smaller battery in the Pixel 11 Pro XL. That sounds counterintuitive, but we will need to wait and see what Google does.
Talking about batteries, we'll have to see if Google also switches to silicon-carbon tech. Samsung started using the tech in its latest foldables; that's the main reason why the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has a bigger battery while being thinner and lighter than its predecessor. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold could do with a thinner and lighter design, but will Google use silicon-carbon batteries or something else? We'll know tomorrow.
While a lighter design would be good, I want to see a lighter battery on the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. My Pixel 10 Pro Fold doesn't quite manage to last an entire day, and this isn't generally a problem on any other foldable I use. The Find N6, on the other hand, lasts well over a day consistently. I'm optimistic that Google will figure out a way to boost battery life with the 11 Pro Fold, but I'm going to wait until I actually get my hands on the foldable before I make up my mind.
Did you know that someone apparently found a Pixel Watch 5 at the bottom of the ocean as far back as May? Someone posted photos of the device online, saying their friend found it while scuba diving in St. Martin. It’s kind of funny to think that a Google employee lost their Pixel Watch 5 prototype while on vacation, and it reminds us of how someone found the original Pixel Watch at a restaurant, sharing photos of the device exclusively with Android Central ahead of Google’s official announcement.
Do you use LTE on your smartwatch? I did, but I found it pretty useless. I ask because while the Bluetooth 41mm Pixel Watch 5 is expected to start at a whopping $399, the base LTE variant is expected to receive a bigger price increase to… wait for it… $499! That’s approaching Garmin Venu 4 territory, so Google had better make a pretty compelling case for the Pixel Watch 5.
In addition to the Pixel Watch 5, we’re also hearing rumors of a Pixel Tag. This is expected to be a Bluetooth tracker, similar to the Apple AirTag, although seemingly with a very different design. I’m not sure how I feel about it, and honestly think it looks kind of ugly from the leaked image. I feel it would’ve been better to copy Motorola and adopt a similar shape to the AirTag so its accessories could be reused, but Google’s gotta make money somehow, I guess.
There's very little chance that we'll see a major design change to the Pixel 11 Pro Fold this year, but I can certainly dream of a wide version of the phone. This could be similar to what Samsung did with its Galaxy Z Fold 8 series this year, where or launched an Ultra model with the more standard tall book-style foldable design, in addition to a new smaller, wider non-Ultra model. Based on preorders, this was the right move to make.
I was frustrated with Google when the company abandoned the original Pixel Fold's shorter, wider design language and, instead, opted for a more generic design. While I don't see that changing this year, it would be the perfect answer to the missing smaller Google flip-style foldable.
The Google Pixel 11 series is almost here, and while this year's lineup isn't expected to bring any groundbreaking upgrades over the Pixel 10 series, there are still a few notable improvements on the way, including a new MediaTek modem and Google's first 2nm Tensor G6 chipset.
But new smartphone launches aren't just about what's coming next. They're also a good opportunity to look back at the phones we already own and ask an important question: Is it actually worth upgrading?
For many people, that decision comes down to one thing more than anything else: battery life. A phone can still be fast, take great photos, and receive software updates, but once the battery starts struggling to last through the day, it's much easier to justify buying something new.
Google's Pixel phones haven't exactly built a reputation for class-leading battery life, but the company has steadily increased battery capacities over the past few generations while introducing new battery health features designed to preserve long-term battery performance.
So ahead of the Pixel 11 launch, I wanted to see how well recent Pixel batteries have actually held up.
To find out, I picked up three different Pixel phones: the Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro, and the Pixel 10 Pro.
The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro both feature a 4,700mAh battery alongside Google's Tensor G4 processor, while the Pixel 10 Pro packs a slightly larger 4,870mAh cell and the newer Tensor G5, built on a more efficient 3nm process. On paper, the Pixel 10 Pro should have the advantage. It has the newest battery, the largest capacity, and the newest chipset.
The Pixel 9 series is now roughly two years old, while the Pixel 10 Pro has been my primary Android phone for around a year. That makes this a good comparison to see how Pixel batteries hold up over time.
To keep things as fair as possible, I updated all three phones to the latest Android 17 version available, connected them to the same Wi-Fi network, charged each device to 100%, set the displays to roughly the same brightness, and looped the same YouTube video on all until they eventually ran out of battery.
Of course, a continuous video playback test isn't a perfect representation of how people use their phones every day. But it does give every device an identical workload, making it one of the fairest ways to compare battery performance across multiple phones.
I kicked off the test at around 5:45 p.m. with all three phones sitting at 100%.
For the first couple of hours, there was virtually nothing separating them. Each phone dropped by around 8%, leaving all three sitting at roughly 92%.
The first meaningful difference didn't appear until around the four-hour mark. By then, both the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 Pro had dropped to 83%, while the Pixel 9 Pro held a slight lead at 85%.
That trend continued for most of the test. Six hours in, the Pixel 9 sat at 74%, the Pixel 10 Pro at 73%, and the Pixel 9 Pro at 75%. In other words, there was only a two-percentage-point gap between all three phones despite the difference in age.
Time | Pixel 9 | Pixel 9 Pro | Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
5:45pm | 100% | 100% | 100% |
9:45pm | 83% | 85% | 83% |
11:45pm | 74% | 75% | 73% |
11:00am (next day) | 12% | 16% | 13% |
1:08pm | 0% | 3% | 1% |
1:17pm | 0% | 2% | 0% |
1:41pm | 0% | 0% | 0% |
As the test stretched into the following morning, the gap widened slightly. At around 11 a.m., the Pixel 9 had dropped to 12%, while the Pixel 10 Pro sat at 13%. The Pixel 9 Pro continued to hold onto a small lead at 16%.
The Pixel 9 was the first phone to die at 1:08 p.m. At that point, the Pixel 9 Pro still had around 3% remaining, while the Pixel 10 Pro had just 1% left.
The Pixel 10 Pro eventually shut down at 1:17 p.m., followed by the Pixel 9 Pro at around 1:41 p.m., lasting almost 20 hours from the start of the test.
On paper, the Pixel 10 Pro should have comfortably led the pack. It has the newest battery, the largest capacity, and the Tensor G5 chip, which is built on a more efficient manufacturing process. Yet throughout the test, it remained remarkably close to the two-year-old Pixel 9 series and ultimately finished behind the Pixel 9 Pro.
To me, that's actually a positive sign for older Pixel owners. Despite nearly two years of use, the Pixel 9 Pro kept pace with Google's newer flagship throughout almost the entire test and even managed to outlast it in the end.
One battery test obviously doesn't tell the whole story. Real-world battery life depends on everything from network conditions and screen brightness to the apps you use every day.
Still, I think the results are encouraging. While Pixel phones may not lead the Android market in outright battery life, Google's recent efforts to improve long-term battery health appear to be paying off.
Based on this test, older Pixel batteries seem to be holding up surprisingly well. So if battery life is the only reason you're considering an upgrade, there may not be enough here to justify switching to the Pixel 11 when it arrives next week.
TL;DR: Amazon has given the top-rated Google Pixel 10a a rare 15% discount, just in time for Back to School season.
The Pixel 11 series is set to be unveiled on August 12th — just in time for Back to School shopping — but for folks who don't want to wait, last year's Google Pixel 10a remains a tempting and budget-friendly alternative.
Currently selling for just $424 at Amazon (a 15% discount), the Google Pixel 10a is easily one of the best Android phones for students in 2026, with exceptional battery life, flagship-level camera tech, and an approachable price tag that won't break the bank. We probably won't see another A series Pixel phone until early 2027, so I'm grabbing this discounted Pixel 10a while I can — the Google Pixel 11 can wait.
Google Pixel 10a 128GB: $499 $424 at Amazon
The Google Pixel 10a was unveiled earlier this year with an agreeable $499 price tag, and now Amazon is making the midrange masterpiece even more approachable by slashing 15% off the 128GB device. At a time when tech seems to be getting more and more expensive, no-strings discounts like this are a refreshing sight.View Deal
The Google Pixel 10a is a cheap Android phone that punches way above its weight class. The phone impressive with a stunning 6.3-inch pOLED display and IP68 durability out of the box, while under the hood you get the tried-and-tested Tensor G4 chipset, Android 16, and seven years of guaranteed OS and security updates.
The Pixel 10a also comes with the same main and ultrawide camera lenses found in the more-expensive Google Pixel 10, while the cheaper phone actually boasts a bigger battery than its flagship counterpart.
It's not the most powerful Android phone on the market, but if you're shopping for a new smartphone on a student's budget and you don't want to sacrifice the latest specs and features, the Google Pixel 10a is an unbeatable device.
Again, the only real catch with this deal is that the Google Pixel 11 lineup is going to be revealed on August 12th with some preorder deals in tow. These early offers will largely be confined to wireless carriers, but if you want to wait and try to get a Pixel 11 through your phone plan, go for it.
However, if you want an unlocked phone ASAP, I'd jump on this Google Pixel 10a deal while you can. The Pixel 11 isn't going to get any straight discounts any time soon, and as it's expected to start at $899, the new device is not nearly as cost-effective as the Pixel 10a offer described here.
The wait is almost over. Google has confirmed that its next Pixel hardware launch event will take place on August 12th in New York at 6:00 PM ET. We're expecting big reveals around the Pixel 11 series, of course, along with some new wearables and possibly a few surprises from the brand.
If you're wondering how to watch the event live and what to expect, here's everything you need to know.
Google has confirmed that its Made by Google event is taking place in New York on August 12 at 6:00 PM ET. As always, the company has invited select media, journalists, and a handful of influencers to join the event in person, where it'll be unveiling its new phones and wearables.
For the rest of us at home, Google will once again be streaming the launch event on its Made by Google YouTube channel, so you'll be able to tune in live and watch everything unfold in real time.
The company hasn't set up a YouTube event listing for the Pixel 11 series just yet, though we'd expect that to go live closer to the date. Once it does, we'll be embedding the live stream directly above, so you'll be able to access it right here.
Made by Google is where the company unveils its next-generation hardware. This year, we're expecting the Pixel 11 series to take center stage, alongside the Pixel Watch 5 lineup, new wearables, and a handful of software announcements.
Based on the multitude of leaks we've seen over the past few weeks, here's a complete roundup of everything we're expecting Google to announce at its August 12 event.
It's no surprise that the Pixel 11 series will be the star of this year's Made by Google event. While leaks were relatively quiet at first, the floodgates have opened over the past few weeks, giving us a pretty clear picture of what to expect from Google's next flagship phones.
In terms of design, the Pixel 11 lineup is expected to look very similar to the Pixel 10 series, with the same rounded corners, flat sides, and signature camera bar. The only new hardware change, design-wise, is expected to be the new Pixel Glow LED, which the company has even been teasing on the Google Store.
Google is also expected to stick with the same four-model lineup: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
The new phones are rumored to arrive in a range of fresh colors, but the bigger changes are expected under the hood. Google may finally switch to a new 2nm Tensor G6 chip built by TSMC, which should address many of the performance and efficiency complaints surrounding previous Tensor processors.
There's also expected to be a modem upgrade, with Google reportedly moving to a MediaTek modem for the first time.
Unfortunately, like many smartphones launching in 2026, the Pixel 11 series is also expected to get a price hike. Current leaks suggest every model could cost around $100 more than its predecessor.
The silver lining is that Google is also rumored to double the base storage to 256GB. Thankfully, we won't have to wait much longer to find out how accurate the leaks have been.
The Pixel Watch 5 first leaked in perhaps the most unexpected way possible, after a diver reportedly found one on the ocean floor near St. Martin. Since then, a number of other leaks have filled in the rest of the picture.
In terms of design, the Pixel Watch 5 is expected to retain the same curved, circular display we've seen on previous Pixel Watch models. Google is also reportedly sticking with the same 41mm and 45mm size options.
Under the hood, however, the report suggests there won't be a new chipset this year, meaning we won't see the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite chip that debuted on Samsung's latest Galaxy Watches. That said, Google is reportedly increasing the RAM, which should help with the new on-device AI features.
As for pricing, leaks suggest Google is planning a small price increase compared to last year's models. If that proves true, it would mark the first time Google has raised Pixel Watch prices since the lineup debuted.
Made by Google is never just about the hardware that's already leaked. In fact, Google almost always has a few surprises up its sleeve, and this year is unlikely to be any different. We're expecting the company to show off a few more devices alongside the Pixel lineup.
Could we finally see the launch of Google's Android XR smart glasses developed in collaboration with Xreal? It's certainly possible, but we'll have to wait until the keynote to find out.
Google is also expected to debut its partner hardware for Googlebooks this fall, but perhaps we can expect a look at first-party Googlebook hardware this year at the Made by Google event.
And, of course, Pixel launch events are never just about new hardware. Google also spends a significant amount of time showcasing the software experiences that power its latest devices. That means we can expect to hear much more about Android 17, including new features like Rambler, new emojis, and Gemini Intelligence coming to the Pixel 11 series.
As in previous years, Android Central will be on the ground at Google's Made by Google event, bringing you full coverage and live updates from the keynote. We'll also be running a live blog throughout the event, so you can follow along in real time as Google unveils its next generation of Pixel devices.
There's a decent amount of choice if you're looking to buy a foldable right now. But if you're into Google's ecosystem and are mulling a switch, you should wait until the Pixel 11 Pro Fold becomes available. Google will unveil the foldable alongside the Pixel 11 models on August 12, and the foldable should go on sale shortly thereafter.
Between the Motorola Razr Fold, Samsung's all-new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the wide Z Fold 8, and the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold, you're pretty much covered if you want a solid book-style foldable. It's a little annoying that the Find N6 and the Vivo X Fold 5 — two of my favorite foldables — aren't available in the U.S., but it's clear by now that these brands don't want to branch out into North America.
There's also the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and I like Google's foldable quite a lot even though it doesn't take the best photos, isn't the lightest, or the fastest. It has delightful software, and I like the build quality and durability. That said, I wouldn't recommend buying one at this moment in time — Google is set to roll out decent upgrades this year to the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
Recent leaks point to a thinner design, which is honestly something Google should have done last year itself. The rest of the industry made huge strides in this area, and even Samsung started using silicon-carbon battery tech to slot in a 5,000mAh battery in a body that's roughly the same size and weight as last year's Z Fold 7 (which had a 4,400mAh unit).
Google absolutely needs to have a noticeably-thinner and lighter foldable, and it needs better cameras. Thankfully, the leaks point to Google delivering a new main camera, so the Pixel 11 Pro Fold should take better photos out of the box. I also want to see a bigger battery, but information has been light on that — what we do know is that Google is using a brand-new Tensor G6 platform that's built on a 2nm node, so it should have better energy-efficiency, allowing the foldable to last longer.
Where Google absolutely nailed the brief with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is with the inner and outer OLED panels. They're calibrated well, have vibrant colors, and get brighter than other foldables, and I want this to continue with this year's device. Where Google needs to do better is the crease; OPPO showcased how to make a foldable with no visible crease in the Find N6, and Samsung came mighty close to it with the Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Google now has to show how its efforts in this category have panned out over the last 12 months.
If you don't want to wait and want a foldable right now, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra would be the obvious choice. It has the best design, an extensive feature-set, and great cameras. But if you prefer Google's software and are ready to finally switch to a foldable, I'd suggest waiting until the Pixel 11 Pro Fold goes on sale — we don't have to wait too long.
Like previous years, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the go-to choice if you need a foldable and like using Samsung's software. Otherwise, I'd recommend waiting to see what Google has in store with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold this year.
Google’s next foldable doesn’t seem to be trying to reinvent itself, though a new leak suggests it’s getting a more polished look ahead of its expected debut next month. Official-looking renders of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold have now been leaked, and they reveal a familiar design with subtle refinements that may make a bigger difference than they appear.
Evan Blass shared images of the upcoming foldable in a new Pine finish via his Leakmail newsletter. This color has been revealed in a previous leak, showing a muted green paired with a light gold frame and Google’s signature “G” logo. The same paint job is also expected to match the Pine option coming to the Pixel 11 Pro and the Pixel 11 Pro XL.
At first glance, the phone looks almost identical to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. That’s not surprising, as Google previously said it plans to refresh Pixel hardware designs every two to three years rather than overhauling them annually. Instead, the company appears to be shifting its focus to enhancing what works well.
The biggest visual difference is the new camera bar. The camera cutouts now stretch closer to the edge instead of being surrounded by extra metal. The camera array has also been shifted, with the autofocus sensor now located under the flash zone, next to the ultrawide and main lenses, but the telephoto lens still sits in the top right corner.
The other thing that jumps out is the much larger camera flash. That's almost as big as one of the camera lenses, sparking new speculation that Google's rumored Pixel Glow notification system could be built into the flash module rather than around the camera bar. Nothing is confirmed yet, but the hardware certainly leaves room for that possibility.
Will a millimeter trim and a stylish coat of dark green paint lure upgrade-wary shoppers? It won't be long before we know. Google is officially pulling back the curtain at its upcoming launch event on August 12.
Android Headlines claims to have the specs and price for the entire Pixel 11 lineup. What the site shared basically lines up with everything else that we've heard in the lead-up to the August 12th event. The Pixel 11 is expected to get a $100 price hike, starting at $899, but will come with 256GB of storage instead of 128GB in the base model. While the entire lineup will sport the new Tensor G6 and Titan M3 chips, the base model Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL are both getting that rumored RAM cut to just 12GB, along with price increases to $1,099 and $1,299, respectively.
The Pixel 11 will supposedly ditch the telephoto lens and settle fo …
Já pensou em dar às suas fotos o visual característico de jogos em pixel art? Até existem alguns aplicativos com essa proposta na App Store, mas o NeoCam é uma nova solução do tipo que funciona em tempo real, permitindo ajustes instantâneos.
Ele oferece algumas opções principais de filtro: GamePal (visual de tela de Game Boy antigo), Mermaid (paleta de cores com tons de azul) e Hope (filtro em vermelho e azul). Em cada um deles, você pode ajustar a exposição, o nível de pixelização e a intensidade do dither (efeito de pontilhado).
Além disso, é possível criar seus próprios filtros com paletas de cores personalizadas e compartilhá-los com outros usuários, bem como obter criações de outras pessoas.
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful 8-bit camera. Pixelate. Dither. Shoot. It's Game Boy Camera for the modern age.
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Mas não para por aí pois o NeoCam também serve para gravar vídeos. Você pode, ainda, importar fotos existentes para editá-las como preferir.
O NeoCam está disponível gratuitamente na App Store para iPhone e iPad. A versão gratuita permite usar uma seleção de filtros; contudo, para gravar vídeos, ajustar o dither em fotos da sua biblioteca, capturar fotos em diferentes proporções de tela e remover a marca d’água, é necessário adquirir o NeoCam Plus — disponível por uma compra única de R$40.
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Mystic Leaks suggests that the Pixel 11a will return to featuring a flagship-grade processor with the Tensor G6. Rather than the Tensor G5 found in the Pixel 10 and 10 Pro, the Pixel 10a shipped with the previous generation Tensor G4. That was a huge disappointment since, typically, the Pixel a lineup kept the modern processor, but cut corners in other places to keep costs down.
The Tensor G6 is rumored to feature the same PowerVR DXT-48-1536 GPU as the G5, but it should still be an improvement over the Mali-G715 in the Tensor G4. The big upgrade is that the G6 moves on from Samsung's Exynos modems and instead uses a MediaTek M90 modem. Tha …
Além de funcionalidades para produtividade e segurança, o Android 17 promete melhorias para os gamers e fãs de multitasking. A estreia da nova versão do sistema operativo nos smartphones Pixel fica marcada por relatos de vários problemas, de bugs no ecrã a falhas nas ligações.
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Well, hey, how ’bout that? Here we are, on a random quiet-seeming week in June, and a new Android version is officially making its way into the wild and onto our favorite Googley gizmos.
Yes, indeed: Google announced the launch of Android 17 this week, and the rollout is getting underway as we speak. As usual, the software will show up for current, still-supported Pixel devices right away, over the next few to several days. (As for everyone else — well, you know the drill by now, right? It’s up to each individual Android device-maker to process and send out its software updates, and outside of Pixels, that support is exasperatingly unreliable. But odds are, if you aren’t palming a Pixel, you’ll be waiting for a while — maybe even a long while, if you have a phone by a certain manufacturer whose name rhymes with Boatorola.)
As always, some of Android 17’s most important elements are the under-the-hood privacy, security, and performance enhancements that you won’t explicitly see but that will make a critical difference in your device’s ability to operate efficiently and advisably. But this latest Android release also packs an impressive punch of interesting surface-level touches that’ll bring an instant boost to your day-to-day productivity and all-around Android-enjoying experience.
As is often the case, many of the most useful elements are things you might not ever even notice or think to tap into if you don’t know where to look.
Here are the four Android 17 features I’ve found most noteworthy so far and how you can start putting ’em to use this second.
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Our first Android 17 addition on its way to Pixel owners this week is something that’s been in the works for many a moon now — and that’s a handy new multitasking mode known as Bubbles.
Bubbles first came into the Android picture way back in 2019, but at that point, it was limited mostly to messaging and never came close to reaching its full promised potential. At long last, now, Bubbles are back, baby, and becoming everything we’d always wanted them to be.
The simplest way to think about Bubbles is as a way to turn any app you’re using into a floating, collapsible window — so you can pull it up on demand when you want it, then minimize it back down into a small icon (a “bubble” — get it?!) to get it out of your hair but keep it nearby for easy ongoing access.
It’s an interesting way to multitask without having to commit to a full-fledged split-screen setup. It can be quite useful for keeping things like lists, documents, emails, chats, or anything else you’re coming back to regularly at your fingertips — so you can pop into it as needed, without any real effort, but also without having it in your face all the time.
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In Android 17, Bubbles is easy to launch with any app in front of you. The only catch is that as of now, at least, it can be triggered only from the standard stock Pixel Launcher — not a custom Android launcher like Smart Launcher or Niagara.
Provided you’re using the standard Android home screen setup, though, all you’ve gotta do is:
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You can also add additional bubbled apps into that same view via the plus icon next to the first app’s icon when a bubble is open. Pretty nifty, wouldn’t ya say?
Allowing apps access to your location inevitably requires a certain amount of compromise when it comes to the ever-prickly subject of privacy — and it demands a certain level of trust that the apps in question won’t abuse the privilege or use it for reasons beyond their intended purposes.
Android 17 makes it meaningfully easier to accept that bargain and rest easy knowing your info isn’t being misused, thanks to a pair of related new privacy protection measures:
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Hey, we’ll take it. Just remember to keep tabs on the permissions Google itself is claiming these days, too, as those don’t always come with a prominent pop-up.
Dark mode may be one of the more divisive interface adjustments of our modern mobile moment, but if you’re a fan of the dimmer, less glary view across your Android experience, you’re bound to appreciate the added option Android 17 affords you in that area.
It’s a simple one-tap checkbox that forces apps to adjust and comply with your dark mode preference, when it’s active — even if they don’t natively support such a setting. That means those pesky apps that’d typically maintain the same standard light interface even when you activate dark mode will now turn dark along with the rest of your setup whenever Android’s dark mode is on.
All it takes it quite literally one tap on the freshly added Android 17 option:
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Now, one note: By forcing apps to adapt to dark mode even if they aren’t designed for it, it’s possible some programs may end up lookin’ a little funky. If that ever happens and you aren’t thrilled with an app’s adaptation, go back to that same settings screen we were just starin’ at and tap the gear-shaped icon alongside the “Expanded dark theme” option. That’ll let you create exceptions and select specific apps that don’t get dark mode automatically applied.
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But everything else will now be in the dark when you want it — just like your dark, brooding heart desires.
Whether you’re a prince/princess/dutchess/middle-manager of darkness or not, Android 17’s new Comfort View may be just the thing for you.
Comfort View is an off-by-default addition to your Pixel that applies a softer, more pastel-oriented filter to the display with automatic adjustments based on your current viewing environment — in other words, how bright it is around you at any given moment. Ooh, ahh, etc.
To try it out, march your way back into those Display settings, and this time, tap the line labeled “Comfort Filters.” Flip the switch next to “Comfort View,” make sure the “Dynamic” checkbox is active, and see how you feel about your newly optimized screen-color view as you move throughout your day.
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If you find the filtering to be too extreme or not enough to make a difference, you can also try disabling the “Dynamic” option there and then manually adjusting the “Intensity” slider to suit your specific peeper preferences. But I suspect if you give it enough time, you’ll find the automatic adjustments to be one of those things that just works for you and makes your device a little easier on the eyes, relative to each and every viewing environment — without being something you actively think about or pay much mind.
That, if you ask me, is the sign of an effective feature. And it’s a welcome addition to Android and the ever-evolving Pixel experience.
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Google’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier multitasking, a Screen Reaction recording mode, and a 50/50 split gaming mode for foldable phones. Meanwhile, Wear OS 7 brings Live Updates and better battery life for smart watches, and it prepares connections for new Android XR smart glasses that will launch this fall.
The update is rolling out to Pixel phones first, then other devices, with some features, like Gemini Intelligence, set to debut later this year.
Follow along here for the latest updates.
Google's Wear OS 7 update is starting to roll out today for the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4, adding a new Live Updates feature that tracks live events from your Android smartwatch. Live Updates will now sync with Wear OS devices, so updates like sports scores or an ongoing meal delivery will show up on both your watch and your phone.
You might also notice your watch lasting a little longer - Google claims Wear OS 7 offers up to 10 percent more battery life than Wear OS 6.
Wear OS 7 will also introduce some new Gemini Intelligence features, but Google says these aren't launching until "later this year." They'll include Create My Widget, which …
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