3 weeks ago
Made by Google event to showcase Pixel 11, wearables, AI
Google is getting ready to show off lots of new gadgets at a big event called Made by Google, which will be held in New York City and streamed live on YouTube.
The stars of the show will be four new phones: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
These phones will have a brand-new brain called the Tensor G6 chip, built on a very small 2nm process that is designed to be efficient.
One of the phones, the Pixel 11 Pro XL, may come with a very big battery and super-fast charging.
Google is also expected to reveal a new smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 5, which could stay charged for more than 40 hours.
There will also be a tiny tracker called the Pixel Tag that helps people find lost keys or bags.
The new phones may have lights on the back that glow in different colours to show notifications.
Google's smart assistant, Gemini, will get new powers to help with photos, voice tasks, and daily schedules.
Rumours say the event might be hosted by Trevor Noah, and the new phones could cost more than before.
You can watch the whole event live on YouTube on August 13.
Google's Made by Google event will be held in New York City and livestreamed on YouTube at 3:30 AM IST on August 13, 2026 (6 PM ET on August 12).
The Pixel 11 family is expected to include the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, powered by the new Tensor G6 chipset reportedly built on TSMC's 2nm process.
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is tipped to offer a 5,115 mAh battery, 45W wired charging, and configurations up to 1TB of storage.
The Pixel Watch 5 is expected to gain 3GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and battery life exceeding 40 hours on larger models.
The event may also debut the Pixel Tag tracker and Pixel Glow (HiLight) RGB notification lights, though leaks disagree on whether the base Pixel 11 keeps its telephoto camera.
- Who
- Google, which is hosting the Made by Google event; comedian Trevor Noah is the expected host, according to promotional pictures
- What
- The expected unveiling of four Pixel 11 smartphones, the Pixel Watch 5, the Pixel Tag tracker, and deeper Gemini Intelligence AI features on Android 17
- Where
- New York City, streamed on Google's official YouTube channel
- When
- Wednesday, August 12, 2026 in the US (6 PM ET), livestreamed at 3:30 AM IST on August 13, 2026
- Why
- To compete against Apple and Samsung heading into the festive season
Key facts
- Event
- Made by Google
- Location
- New York City
- Livestream
- YouTube, 3:30 AM IST on August 13 (6 PM ET on August 12)
- Pixel 11 lineup
- Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, Pixel 11 Pro Fold
- Chipset
- Tensor G6, reportedly built on TSMC's 2nm process
- Pixel 11 Pro XL battery
- 5,115 mAh with 45W wired charging
- Pixel Watch 5 memory
- 3GB RAM, 64GB storage
- Expected price hike
- $100 in the US; up to ₹10,000 more in India






