Aug 12, 2026
Here are 3 ways your Pixel just got even more helpful.
Our Pixel 11 phones are packed with helpful updates, like Magic Capture, Rambler, and HiLight. Here, a Googler shares his favorites.

Our Pixel 11 lineup includes four new phones: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The phones feature major camera upgrades, all-new image sensors, and proactive and personalized Gemini Intelligence capabilities. They’re also packed with unique features designed to help you throughout your day.
We asked Shakil Barkat, vice president of devices and services, to share his favorite helpful features and updates from the Pixel 11 lineup. His shortlist? Magic Capture, a tool that helps you capture blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments on camera. Rambler, a voice transcription feature built for the way you naturally talk. And HiLight, which keeps you connected, even when your phone is face down.
Pixel 11 phones are available for preorder today, and you can find them on shelves August 20. Visit the Google Store for more information on availability and product updates, and watch the video below to learn more about each of Shakil’s favorite features.
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