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Google packed a lot into its annual Made by Google event Aug. 12.
We got four Pixel 11 phones, a new Pixel Watch, Google's first finder tag and fresh Pixel Buds features. Yet one theme kept coming through. Google wants its devices to anticipate what you need before you have to ask.
I was especially interested in what these upgrades could change in everyday use. A faster processor sounds nice. A phone that surfaces your flight information when someone texts you about a trip feels much more personal.
If you want to see how much has changed in one generation, take a look back at our coverage of the Pixel 10 event and Google's previous phones, smartwatch and earbuds.
Here are the eight things that stood out to me.
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Google’s new Pixel 11 lineup pairs upgraded phones with Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Buds Pro 2 and the company’s expanding ecosystem of connected devices. (Google)
The phone lineup includes the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. All four use Google's new Tensor G6 processor and are designed around its latest Gemini Intelligence features.
The standard Pixel 11 gets a camera bar that is 40% thinner than earlier base-model Pixels. It also has a larger 48-megapixel main camera with 56% more light sensitivity than the Pixel 10. Its 5x telephoto camera now supports up to 30x Super Zoom.
The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL have Google's brightest Pixel displays yet, reaching up to 3,600 nits. Google also says a new display coating provides more than twice the scratch resistance of the previous Pro generation. Its upgraded telephoto camera can reach up to 120 times Pro Zoom.
All three traditional Pixel 11 models now start with 256 GB of storage. Google also carries Pixelsnap magnetic wireless charging into the Pixel 11 lineup, with Qi2 support and faster wireless charging that can reach up to 25W on compatible models. Pixelsnap lets you snap on compatible chargers, stands, grips and other magnetic accessories.