Google’s biggest hardware event of the year is finally here, but this time there is an unusual twist: much of the Pixel 11 lineup has already been revealed through leaks and Google’s own teasers. The company is expected to use today's Made by Google 2026 event to officially introduce its next phones, a new smartwatch and possibly its first AirTag-style tracker.
The Made by Google 2026 keynote starts at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT today in New York, considerably later than Google's usual launch timing. You can stream it live on Google's official Made by Google YouTube channel, and the Google Store has also confirmed it will carry the livestream. Comedian Trevor Noah is hosting, with several celebrity guests expected to join Google on stage.
Pixel 11 pre-orders are already live. Shoppers don't have to wait for the keynote to lock in a device; pre-orders opened this morning at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT, running through August 27, with early buyers seeing offers of up to $250 off, bringing the Pixel 11 down to around $649, the Pixel 11 Pro to $849, the Pro XL to $1,049, and the Pro Fold to $1,649, before any trade-in credit.
Here's everything we expect to be announced during the event:
Louis Eriakha
/1. Pixel 11 series
The main attraction will be the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
Design changes appear relatively modest, with the biggest visual update expected around the camera bar. Google has already teased a glowing light feature called “HiLight”, which could interact with calls and Gemini.
The bigger changes may come inside. The phones are expected to use Google’s next-generation Tensor G6 chip, with reports pointing to a 2nm manufacturing process. Google may also increase the base storage from 128GB to 256GB, although the Pro models could reportedly receive less RAM than their predecessors.
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