Google has officially announced that it will be holding its Made by Google 2026 hardware event, where it will introduce its next-generation Pixel devices, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
The event will be held in New York City and Google will also be live streaming it online. Google has confirmed that the Pixel 11 series will be the main announcement at the event, referring to the official Google Store teaser page as The next generation Google Pixel 11.
What time will the event be held in Sri Lankan time?
The Made by Google 2026 keynote is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM Pacific Time and 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Accordingly, the event can be watched in Sri Lankan time on August 13 at around 3:30 AM.
This is slightly later than the time Google usually starts its hardware events, according to a 9to5Google report. Also, compared to last year’s event, this year’s Made by Google event will be held about a week earlier. (In 2025, the event was held on August 20, 2025.)
Google has decided to hold this event in New York City for the second consecutive time.
Pre-orders for the Pixel 11 series on the same day
According to the official Google Store page, pre-orders for the Pixel 11 series are scheduled to start from August 12. That is, orders may start being accepted for select markets on the same day that the devices are introduced.
Google has not yet revealed the full details of the Pixel 11 series’ prices, storage configurations, colors, or availability by country. They are expected to be officially announced during the event.
Some regional Google Store pages also mention that customers who sign up to the Google Store in advance will be given an exclusive offer when purchasing a Pixel 11 series phone with an eligible Pixel Watch or Pixel Buds device. However, this offer and its conditions may vary by country.
Four Pixel 11 models expected
Google has not yet officially named all the models in the Pixel 11 lineup. However, according to a report by 9to5Google, the following devices are expected to be introduced at the event.
The Google Pixel 11 is likely to come as the standard model in the Google Pixel 11 series, and could become the main device that offers several flagship features at a lower price.
The Google Pixel 11 Pro device is expected to come with a more advanced camera system, more RAM, and a premium display.
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL model could be a device aimed at users who want Pro features along with a larger display and battery.
The report also states that Google is also likely to introduce the Pixel 11 Pro Fold as the next device in its foldable lineup. These model names have not yet been officially confirmed by Google, and should be considered industry expectations for now.
Teaser shows off gold metal frame
The Made by Google 2026 invite and promotional materials have shown a portion of a shiny gold-coloured metal frame. It could be a design element related to the frame or camera section of the new Pixel 11 device, but Google has yet to reveal its full design.
According to current reports, the overall design of the Pixel 11 series could be close to the previous generation. However, 9to5Google notes that there are reports that it could include a new indicator called “Pixel Glow”.
Since this information is still based on rumors and leaks, it cannot be considered a confirmed feature until Google makes an official announcement.
AI and software may be more important than hardware
A key point that differentiates Pixel phones from other Android devices is Google’s focus on software, computational photography and AI features.
If the design of the Pixel 11 series doesn’t change much, the main focus of this event could be on Gemini AI, camera processing, personal assistance, and Android software features, according to a 9to5Google report.
Google has introduced features like AI-powered photo editing, call assistance, voice transcription, and on-device intelligence across recent Pixel generations, so there’s a chance that the AI experience could be further expanded in the Pixel 11 series.
However, Google has yet to officially release information about the specific Gemini features coming to the Pixel 11 series or their availability.
Pixel Watch 5
The Made by Google event is not limited to Pixel phones, as Google usually introduces ecosystem products like the Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds at such events.
According to a 9to5Google report, Google is also expected to introduce the Pixel Watch 5 at the Made by Google 2026 event. It also states that the new smartwatch is likely to be offered in two sizes again.
However, the Pixel Watch 5 announcement has not yet been officially confirmed, as the Google Store official teaser page currently only mentions the Pixel 11 series.
Possibility of a new Pixel Buds Pro model
Although 9to5Google has indicated that the time has come to introduce the next-generation Pixel Buds Pro earbuds, there have been no reliable leaks or official details released regarding it.
Therefore, while it is possible that an announcement related to the Pixel Buds will happen at the event, it cannot be confirmed at this time.
Could the prices increase?
Among the biggest questions regarding the Pixel 11 series are specifications and pricing. The 9to5Google report states that the increase in costs for smartphone components could affect the final device specifications and retail prices.
However, Google has not yet officially revealed the starting price of the Pixel 11 series or the prices of individual models. Therefore, information related to pricing should be considered as unconfirmed reports until the official announcement at the event.
Why is the Made by Google 2026 event important?
This year’s event could be a significant opportunity not only for Google’s hardware strategy, but also for the future of AI in the Android ecosystem.
The main focus of the event will be how Google will connect smartphone hardware, Gemini AI, and Android software through the Pixel 11 series.
If Google introduces four devices in the Pixel 11 lineup, a new Pixel Watch, and additional accessories, the Made by Google 2026 event will be Google’s biggest consumer hardware announcement of the year.
The main things that have been officially confirmed so far are that the Made by Google event will be held on August 12, the Pixel 11 series will be introduced there, and pre-orders will begin on the same day. Information about the Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Buds, and individual Pixel 11 models should be considered expected announcements until the event date.
Like last year, you will have the opportunity to watch this event live on the Made by Google YouTube channel.
