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Google refreshes lineup of phones, watches, tags

Headline from CBS News, from the development of Aug 12, 2026

Newest development Aug 13, 2026 · 2 reportsGoogle unveils latest Pixel phones

Google is officially unveiling its latest line of Pixel phones and other new devices at its 2026 Made By Google event in New York. AI is at the center of its newest offerings. Matt Binder, a senior reporter at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.

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    Google refreshes lineup of phones, watches, tags

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    Google unveils latest Pixel phones

    Headline from The Columbian ·

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  1. KOB 4

    Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of Pixel phones, with slimmer cameras that include more a powerful zoom and artificial intelligence features designed to help users accomplish things with fewer taps and swipes.

  2. Digital Trends

    Google’s new Pixel 11 Pro Fold is thinner, lighter, and smarter, but the battery takes a hit (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold drops to 239 grams and picks up a bigger main camera sensor, a brighter display, and HiLight, though battery capacity takes a bigger hit than it did on the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL.

  3. CNET

    With the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Google Doubles Down on Durability (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    Google says its new book-style foldable is tougher and thinner – which could make the steep $1,899 price a little easier to swallow.

  4. Digital Trends

    Google’s new Pixel 11 plays it safe with a few smart upgrades (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    Google's Pixel 11 brings a faster Tensor G6 chip, double the base storage, and a lighter build, while leaving the rest largely unchanged. Here's what's new on Google's latest entry-level flagship.

  5. BGR

    The Google Pixel 11 Brings Back An Android Feature We Haven't Seen In Years (opens BGR)

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    BGR's feed description

    Google has unveiled its latest Pixel 11 series of smartphones with the new Tensor G6 chip, improved cameras, and a feature we've all missed on newer phones.

  6. ZDNet

    Every Pixel device announced at Made by Google 2026: 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 5, and more (opens ZDNet)

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    ZDNet's feed description

    Google's latest Pixel lineup is a little pricier, has a new LED lighting feature, and debuts alongside a new finder tag.

  7. Gizmodo

    Pixel 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Fold Hands-On: Better Cameras and Gemini, Gemini, Gemini (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Google is hell-bent on transforming its Pixel phones into AI phones.

  8. ZDNet

    Google's new Pixel 11 makes a strong case for skipping the Pro models - here's why (opens ZDNet)

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    ZDNet's feed description

    Although the design is largely unchanged, the Pixel 11 packs meaningful upgrades, including the Tensor G6 chip and improved cameras.

  9. ZDNet

    Google Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 9: Why the Pixel 11 is actually worth upgrading (opens ZDNet)

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    ZDNet's feed description

    If you passed on the Pixel 10 in favor of your Pixel 9, you may find the latest Google Pixel 11 a more compelling upgrade.

  10. Howtogeek

    Google's Pixel 11 phones have new cameras that do the photo work for you—at a higher price (opens Howtogeek)

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    Howtogeek's feed description

    You'll also get a faster chip, lots of AI, and the return of the notification LED.

  11. New York Post

    Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras, more AI: Here’s how much they cost (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    With the improvements, the search giant hopes to give users a reason to buy new models and expand the number of people using its AI tools.

  12. Quartz

    Google launched Pixel 11 with agentic AI weeks before Apple ships a Gemini-powered Siri (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    The Pixel 11 series starts at $899 and puts Gemini Intelligence at its center, arriving as Apple prepares a Gemini-powered Siri overhaul this fall

  13. Digital Trends

    Everything announced at Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11 lineup, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    Google didn't hold anything back today: four new phones, a redesigned watch, a first-ever tracker, and a stack of Gemini features.

  14. Digital Trends

    Pixel 11 vs Pixel 10 series: Do Google’s new phones offer enough for an upgrade? (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    Google improved cameras, performance, charging, displays, and durability across the Pixel 11 family, but the worthwhile upgrade point sits further back than last year’s Pixel 10.

  15. BGR

    5 Cool New Features Coming With The Google Pixel 11 (opens BGR)

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    BGR's feed description

    Google has finally veiled its Pixel 11 family of smart phones, and they include a bevvy of new features that improve how you interact with your Pixel.

  16. CBS News

    Google refreshes lineup of phones, watches, tags (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Google is officially unveiling its latest line of Pixel phones and other new devices at its 2026 Made By Google event in New York. AI is at the center of its newest offerings. Matt Binder, a senior reporter at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.

  17. CNET

    Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 11 Pro vs. Pixel 11 Pro XL: Google’s Latest Phones Compared (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    The starting price for the Pixel 11 is $899, the 11 Pro is $1,099, and the 11 Pro XL is $1,299. Which one do you get? Here’s our Pixel buying guide.

  18. Howtogeek

    Sorry, Google—the Pixel 11 proves Samsung still owns Android's future (opens Howtogeek)

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    Howtogeek's feed description

    Google built a better phone camera. Samsung built a better phone.

  19. Digital Trends

    I went hands-on with the Pixel 11, and Google’s cheapest flagship finally has it all (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    The Pixel 11 brings three useful cameras, 256GB of storage, faster Pixelsnap charging, and Google's newest software without making the equivalent configuration more expensive.

  20. Digital Trends

    The Pixel 11 Pro is an absolute stealth banger, and its camera finally wants me to experiment (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL hands-on: First impressions of Google’s new flagship phones

  21. The Columbian

    Google unveils latest Pixel phones (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of Pixel phones, with slimmer cameras that include more a powerful zoom and artificial intelligence features designed to help users accomplish things with fewer taps and swipes.

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