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Due to the diffuser added over the flashlight for the new HiLight feature, the Pixel 11 series flashlight appears noticeably dimmer than on previous Pixel models. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Pixel-s-new-HiLight-feature-makes-its-flashlight-noticeably-dimmer-than-the-flashlights-on-previous-Pixels.1376423.0.html

Pixel 11 Pro teardown gives our first look inside Google's new HiLight feature A teardown of the Pixel 11 Pro has given our first look underneath the new HiLight feature which replaced the temperature sensor on the rear visor. Disassembly confirms the module features 8 physical RGB LEDs placed in a circular layout with a flashlight at the center and an optical diffuser is placed on top of them. More details: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Pixel-11-Pro-teardown-reveals-8-RGB-LEDs-as-the-secret-behind-HiLight.1376408.0.html

Who actually needs to buy a Pixel 11 for the exclusive HiLight feature? You can now get it running on any Android device 🤫 (except RGB colors) Coming soon

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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9 - Build ID: CP31.260623.012 - July 2026 Security Patch - Play Services: 26.22.36 Fixes - Swiping the bottom gesture bar to switch between apps failed after invoking Circle to Search by updating system gesture handling to properly reset navigation focus. - Unexpected loud noise plays during media playback and notification interactions. - Devices can enter a continuous reboot loop every 20 to 30 seconds. - Taskbar icons unexpectedly disappeared when launching apps or entering bubble mode on foldable devices. - An issue causing intermittent battery drain. Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI Changes: Android Developers #Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 - Build ID: CP41.260731.005.A2 (Pixel 6a, Pixel 7/Pro/7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet), CP41.260731.005.B1 - August 2026 Security Patch - Play Services: 26.26.34 - New security restrictions on programmatic call forwarding Fixes; - Opening the notification shade and Quick Settings menu caused visual corruption and an unexpected device restart. - The Device Health and Support tool erroneously displayed false battery capacity degradation warnings to users. Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI Changes: Android Developers #Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates

Gemini 3.7 Flash - Improved coding and agentic tasks - Improved web development and stronger design parity - Knowledge cutoff: March 2026 - For the rest of the year, Google is offering half price for paid tier for both 3.7 Flash and 3.6 Flash models (the price shown below is effective in 2027). - Price: $1.50/1M input tokens; $7.50/1M output tokens - Now available in Gemini app, Google Antigravity, AI Studio, and Android Studio #Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates

Other 2026 Google Pixel products Pixel Watch 5 - 1–3000 nits, 1–60 Hz display - 4G LTE + Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 6.0 + Dual Frequency GPS - 332 mAh/465 mAh Li-Ion battery - 3 GB SDRAM + 64 GB eMMC flash - Price: $400 (41mm), $430 (45mm), available August 20 Pixel Buds Pro 2 - New features will be available in a future software update, rolling out in September - Dynamic ANC - Gemini audio control (also available for Pixel Buds 2a) - Pixel Watch sleep sync (also available for Pixel Buds 2a) - Upgraded Live translate supporting 70 languages (also available for Pixel Buds 2a) - New color: Fog - Price: $229 Pixel Tag - IP67 - User-replaceable CR2032 coin cell battery (lasts for over one year) - Color: Fog - Price: $30 (1-pack), $100 (4-pack), available November 11 #Pixel #Watch #Buds @PixelHubUpdates

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold - 6.5-inch (1-120 Hz) display - 8-inch (1-120 Hz) inner folding display - 16 GB RAM + 256 GB/512 GB/1 TB storage - Tensor G6 + Titan M3 - 4,806 mAh Li-Ion battery - 48 MP wide, ƒ/1.7, 1/1.56", OIS & EIS (30x zoom) - 10.5 MP ultrawide, ƒ/2.2, 1/3.4" - 10.8 MP telephoto, ƒ/3.1, 1/3.2", OIS & EIS (5x optical zoom) - 10 MP front, ƒ/2.2 - 10 MP inner, ƒ/2.2 - Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6.0 + USB Type-C 3.2 - 30 W fast charging (up to 50% in 30 mins) - 25 W Qi2.2 wireless charging with Pixelsnap - Nano SIM and eSIM (Dual eSIM only for US models) - 7 years of OS & security updates - Color: Olive, Obsidian - Price: $1,899 (256 GB), $2,019 (512 GB), $2,249 (1 TB. Obsidian only), available August 20 #Pixel #Pixel11 #Fold @PixelHubUpdates

Google Pixel 11 Pro/XL - 6.3-inch/6.8-inch (1-120 Hz) display - 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage; 16 GB RAM + 512 GB/1 TB storage - Tensor G6 + Titan M3 - 4,850 mAh/ 5,115 mAh Li-Ion battery - 50 MP wide, ƒ/1.68, 1/1.3", OIS & EIS (120x zoom) - 48 MP ultrawide, ƒ/1.7, 1/2.51" - 48 MP telephoto, ƒ/2.8, 1/1.95", OIS & EIS (5x optical zoom) - 42 MP front, ƒ/2.2 - Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6.0 + USB Type-C 3.2 - 30 W fast charging (up to 55% in 30 mins) for Pro; 45 W fast charging (up to 75% in 30 mins) for Pro XL - 25 W Qi2.2 wireless charging with Pixelsnap - Nano SIM and eSIM (Dual eSIM only for US models) - 7 years of OS & security updates - Color: Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte) - Price (Pro): $1,099 (256 GB), $1,219 (512 GB), $1,449 (1 TB) - Price (Pro XL): $1,299 (256 GB), $1,419 (512 GB), $1,649 (1TB), available August 20 #Pixel #Pixel11 @PixelHubUpdates

Google Pixel 11 - 6.3-inch (60-120 Hz) display - 12 GB RAM + 256 GB/512 GB storage - Tensor G6 + Titan M3 - 4,985 mAh Li-Ion battery - 48 MP wide, ƒ/1.7, 1/1.56", OIS & EIS (30x zoom) - 13 MP ultrawide, ƒ/2.2, 1/3.1" - 10.8 MP telephoto, ƒ/3.1, 1/3.2", OIS & EIS (5x optical zoom) - 10.5 MP front, ƒ/2.2 - Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 6.0 + USB Type-C 3.2 - 30 W fast charging (up to 55% in 30 mins) - 25 W Qi2.2 wireless charging with Pixelsnap - Nano SIM and eSIM (Dual eSIM only for US models) - 7 years of OS & security updates - Color: Frost, Pistachio, Hibiscus, Obsidian - Price: $899 (256 GB), $1,019 (512 GB), available August 20 #Pixel #Pixel11 @PixelHubUpdates

Android Canary 2608 - Build ID: ZP11.260717.006 - Final Android Canary release for the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6 - App lock - Customise Quick Settings layout Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker More info: Android Developers #Updates #Canary #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates

August 2026 Android 17 Pixel Update - Build ID: CP2A.260805.005 - This update excludes Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series. Changes (only for Pixel 10 series) - Apps: Fix for a crash in certain gaming apps under certain conditions  - Display & Graphics [excl. 10a]: General improvements for GPU performance in certain conditions  - Touch: Fix for an issue that can cause the touch panel to become unresponsive in certain conditions Download: Factory Images | OTA Images Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin #Updates #A17 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates

Guide update The Pixel eSIM / eUICC Firmware Fix Guide has been updated to cover all Tensor Pixel generations, including Fold devices and Pixel Tablet. Use it if your eSIM/eUICC information shows:

eUICC info: {Available memory in bytes:-1}

Do not use the older forwarded version that specifies one fixed firmware image. The updated guide explains how to identify and validate the compatible firmware for your specific Pixel generation before flashing.

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 - Build ID: CP41.260717.006 - July 2026 Security Patch - Play Services: 26.23.34 - No fixes were stated by Google for this release. Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI Changes: Android Developers #Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates

Pixel eSIM eUICC Fix Guide > ⚠️ Warning: This process requires root access. Your eID may be regenerated, which can affect existing eSIM profiles. Back up anything important and be prepared to download or reactivate your eSIM afterward. Requirements • Rooted Pixel device • USB debugging enabled • A computer with ADB configured Step 1 — Open an ADB shell Connect the phone to your computer, then run:

adb shell

Step 2 — Obtain root access Inside the ADB shell, run:

su

Grant the root request on the phone if prompted. Step 3 — Set temporary system properties Run the following commands one at a time in the same root shell:

resetprop ro.build.type eng
resetprop ro.build.tags eng
resetprop ro.debuggable 1
setenforce 0

Step 4 — Restart framework Run:

stop && sleep 2 && start

The phone will reboot. Do not close the ADB shell. Once Android has fully booted, unlock the phone and continue using the same shell session. Step 5 — Open the firmware updater app Run:

am start -n com.google.euiccpixel/com.google.euiccpixel.ui.OtaUpdateMenu

NFC/eSE/eSIM firmware updater application should now open on the phone. Step 6 — Select the firmware 1. Open the Upgrade Firmware drop-down menu. 2. Select:

GGL_P24_ST54L_GSMALIVE_534-1.1_DVT_CC9_v2

3. Tap SE FIRMWARE UPGRADE. 4. Tap CONTINUE to confirm. Step 7 — Wait for completion Wait until the process finishes. Do not reboot the phone, disconnect anything, or close the upgrade application while the firmware update is in progress. Step 8 — Reboot the phone After the firmware upgrade has completed successfully, reboot the phone normally. You can restart it from the power menu or run:

reboot

Once the phone has booted and eSIM/eUICC functionality is working, the device is fixed and ready for normal use. You can now clean-flash the device or relock the bootloader if needed. Done. > ⚠️ Your eID may be regenerated after the update. If your existing eSIM profile no longer works, contact your carrier or use its app/website to issue and install a new eSIM profile. XDA Thread Full guide and discussion: XDA: Pixel eSIM / eUICC Fix Guide Tentacles Channel. Subscribe.

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 - Build ID: CP31.260623.010 - July 2026 Security Patch - Play Services: 26.22.36 Fixes - An audio framework buffer management issue that caused unexpected, loud audio corruption and static during media playback and notification interactions. - An issue where the Pixel Tablet Speaker Dock would frequently go offline or fail to connect when attached. - An NFC service regression that causes affected NFC tags to fail to read data or open URLs. - An issue where fingerprint authentication is not triggered when attempting to unlock the device. Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI Changes: Android Developers #Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates

Your first look at the Google Pixel Tag Looks wise, the “Pixel Tag” has an oblong shape similar to the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag. Google’s tracker also seems to lack any sort of built-in mounting mechanism, likely relying on cases similar to Apple’s tracker.

The Google Pixel Tag smart tracker helps you quickly and reliably locate your lost items using the secure “Find My Device” network.

Never waste time searching for your keys, wallet or luggage again. The Google Pixel Tag is a compact, lightweight and durable smart tracker that attaches discreetly to your most important items. Using Google’s extensive and secure “Find My Device” network, you can always check the exact location of your belongings via your smartphone. The tracker is equipped with a loud speaker for easy nearby search and is designed with your privacy and personal data in mind.

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Gemini 3.6 Flash & Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite - Knowledge cut off for both models are on March 2026. - [3.6 Flash] Price: $1.50/1M input tokens; $7.50/1M output tokens. - [3.5 Flash Lite] Price: $0.30/1M input tokens; $2.50/1M output tokens. - Currently available in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI at the time of writing. #Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 - Build ID: CP41.260701.005 - July 2026 Security Patch - Play Services: 26.23.34 - Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will not receive this update as it will reach End of Life this October. - To leave beta and receive the public stable release of Android 17 QPR1, you can do so without wiping your device by opting out and not installing today’s QPR2 Beta 1 update, and wait for the Android 17 public release instead.  Fixes - Bluetooth re-pairing fails silently following a remote bond loss. - Media player controls briefly flashed on the lock screen upon waking the device despite the app's notifications being disabled. - A system crash causing Pixel devices to unexpectedly reboot when invoking Gemini. - Initiating a drag-and-drop gesture with multiple fingers caused the source application to stop receiving subsequent touch events. - Notifications randomly became invisible in the notification shade until a system restart. - ML-DSA key generation fails with an exception when using the "NONE" string digest instead of the class constant. - An issue in AccessibilityNodeInfo.toString() where window bounds were incorrectly logged using screen bounds, which caused misleading accessibility debugging data. - Window-level UI blur effects failed to render and the "Allow window-level blurs" developer toggle reset after rebooting. Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI Changes: Android Developers #Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates