Google teases the Pixel 11 Pro and hints at a new camera bar feature
Google is set to unveil its 2026 Pixel lineup on August 12, following a teaser video that highlighted the Pixel 11 Pro’s camera array and a mysterious circular indicator. The video hints at a new “camera bar” feature, though details remain speculative, with rumors linking it to AI processing or mixed‑reality functions. Expected specifications include a 6.3‑inch display with 3,600‑nit peak brightness, a Tensor G6 chipset, and three color options, but pricing may be higher than previous models.
- ▪Google will formally reveal the Pixel 11 Pro and other 2026 models at an event on August 12.
- ▪The teaser video shows a circular, color‑spinning indicator next to the three‑lens camera array, suggesting a new camera‑bar feature.
- ▪Rumors suggest the Pro model will have a 6.3‑inch display, 3,600‑nit peak brightness, and be powered by the Tensor G6 chipset.
- ▪The device is expected to launch in three colorways—pink‑beige, forest green, and gray‑lavender—and may be priced higher due to AI‑driven component costs.
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News Mobile Smartphones Google teases the Pixel 11 Pro and hints at a new camera bar feature Just what is that colorful circle all about? By Kris Holt July 29, 2026 1:40 pm EST Google Google will formally unveil this year's Pixel lineup at an event on August 12. As is often the case before one of the company's hardware showcases, Google has been teasing what's in store. It offered up a brief peek today at the Pixel 11 Pro in a video that hinted toward a new feature related to the camera bar. A voiceover notes that people use their phones to access Google services such as Gmail, Maps, Search, Calendar and Gemini. True enough. However, the title of the video hints at "the next obvious move" without revealing any real detail.
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