Google Unveils Pixel 11 and More at 2026 Launch Event

WHO:

Android Central - Google is the company launching new products.

Android Central - Celebrities expected to attend include Stephen Curry, Shubman Gill, and Ayami Nakajo, with Trevor Noah hosting the event.

WHAT:

Android Central - Google is set to launch the Pixel 11 series, which will include several smartphones and a new foldable device.

9to5Google - The Pixel 11 series is described as having "extraordinarily bad timing" and is expected to have "no big new features" and "some minor downgrades."

9to5Google - Google suggested that Pixel designs will change "every 2-3 years."

9to5Google - The Pixel 11 event is anticipated to take place on August 12.

WHERE:

Android Central - The event will be streamed on Google’s official Made by Google YouTube Channel and the Google Store website.

WHEN:

Android Central - The Made by Google event is scheduled for August 12 at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. EDT.

9to5Google - Google Assistant is confirmed to shut down on September 4.

WHY:

9to5Google - The Pixel 11 series is perceived as a hard sell due to its lack of exciting features and a price hike.

HOW:

Android Central - The event will be live-streamed, allowing viewers to watch it online.

(UPDATED August 9, 2026 22:04 UTC)

Google is gearing up to launch the Pixel 11 series, which will feature several smartphones and a new foldable device, during an event hosted by Trevor Noah on August 12 at 3 p.m. PT. Celebrities like Stephen Curry, Shubman Gill, and Ayami Nakajo are expected to attend, and the event will be streamed live on Google’s official Made by Google YouTube Channel and the Google Store website. However, the Pixel 11 series is facing criticism for its "extraordinarily bad timing" and is anticipated to have "no big new features" along with some minor downgrades, making it a tough sell for consumers.