This subtle Pixel 11 Pro feature reminds me of the golden days of Android phones
Tech Home Tech Smartphones This subtle Pixel 11 Pro feature reminds me of the golden days of Android phones The new Google Pixel 11 Pro models feature a useful HiLight indicator that pays homage to classic notification LEDs. Written by Kerry Wan, Senior Contributing EditorSenior Contributing Editor Aug. Back in college, flashes of green meant someone on Facebook -- likely my studymates -- had sent a message to grab lunch or meet in the library.
- ▪Tech Home Tech Smartphones This subtle Pixel 11 Pro feature reminds me of the golden days of Android phones The new Google Pixel 11 Pro models feature a useful HiLight indicator that pays homage to classic notification LEDs.
- ▪Written by Kerry Wan, Senior Contributing EditorSenior Contributing Editor Aug.
- ▪Back in college, flashes of green meant someone on Facebook -- likely my studymates -- had sent a message to grab lunch or meet in the library.
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Tech Home Tech Smartphones This subtle Pixel 11 Pro feature reminds me of the golden days of Android phones The new Google Pixel 11 Pro models feature a useful HiLight indicator that pays homage to classic notification LEDs. Written by Kerry Wan, Senior Contributing EditorSenior Contributing Editor Aug. 12, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. PT Nina Raemont/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysPixel 11 Pro models have a pulsing light indicator on the camera bump.HiLight pulses in response to incoming calls and Gemini interactions.Expanded functionality may be coming, but don't expect it at launch.I remember when life was much simpler, when I could just plop my phone down and know exactly when and how to respond to it depending on the color of its teensy-weensy LED…
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