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FCC filings for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold suggest Google is moving the Tensor G6 modem from Samsung Exynos to MediaTek, with a MediaTek reference in RF tests and the SAR report fueling rumors of a modem switch for the Pixel 11 lineup.
FCC listing for Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold (model GZDQ6) confirms Bluetooth Low Energy, LTE, Ultra‑wideband, NFC, and Thread with hearing‑aid compatibility, signaling an August launch alongside the Pixel 11 lineup; leaks hint at a 4,658mAh battery, 12/16GB RAM, and dual OLED displays with high refresh rates.
Google is adding a dedicated back button to Chrome for Android with the Chrome 150 update, bringing Android navigation in line with iOS and desktop. The button appears after updating and opening the three-dot menu. The change follows years of iOS having a back button and aims to simplify navigation beyond the system back button. Additional Chrome 150 Android tweaks include moving the site info button to the Site controls in the overflow menu and renaming 'Add to home screen' to 'Install and create shortcut'.
Google Messages appears to be testing a smarter sharing flow that adds a 'Send to a group' option alongside 'Send separately' when sharing to multiple recipients. The feature can reuse an existing group chat if the selected contacts already form one, and it warns you to remove MMS numbers if you mix RCS and MMS. It seems to be a limited, server-side rollout, so it may not be visible to all users yet.
The article argues Google’s Pixel 11 sticks to a software-first approach with only modest hardware upgrades: similar battery capacity (roughly 4.8–5.0 Ah), uncertainly faster charging, Tensor G6 still lagging behind rivals in CPU/GPU performance, incremental camera improvements, and potential RAM cuts. Taken together, this risks leaving Pixel fans with premium pricing but hardware that doesn’t keep pace with competitors.
A report suggests the Pixel 11 lineup could jump about €100 in Europe, likely translating to a $100 US price bump across models (to $899/$1,099/$1,299/$1,899). Even with a storage bump, the upgrades are incremental, which could erode Pixel’s value against the iPhone and Galaxy and complicate Google’s position versus the cheaper Pixel 10/10a.
Google's Pixel Watch 5 pricing appears to rise in the US: Wi‑Fi models (41mm) jump from $349 to $399 (+$50) and (45mm) from $399 to $429 (+$30); LTE versions climb from $449 to $499 (+$50) and $499 to $529 (+$30), signaling broader price increases ahead of the Made by Google event.
Google is testing a cloud-free automatic PC backup feature for Android via Quick Share on Windows PCs, backing up selected photos and videos daily over Wi‑Fi to the same Google Account. Samsung Galaxy phones reportedly aren’t supported, likely to avoid overlap with Samsung’s Smart Switch, which currently doesn’t offer automatic backups.
Google Photos for Android is rolling out a redesigned, more compact bottom bar that keeps Photos, Collections, and Create in a single pill with a separate round Search button; the layout is persistent across views and reduces screen real estate, following an iOS update earlier in 2026, with the rollout now broad on Android (noted on Pixel devices with version 7.82).
Google will unveil the Pixel 11 lineup on August 12 at 6 p.m. ET in New York City, with rumors pointing to four devices (Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold) and a Pixel Watch 5; the timing places the event ahead of Apple's fall iPhone reveal as Samsung gears up for new foldables.
Google published an updated Play Terms of Service ahead of its July 29, 2026 rollout, adding a System Services section that explains which Google services on Android may use cellular data in the background. It also makes users responsible for any carrier charges from these background updates and extends recurring subscription billing windows from 24 to 48 hours before the next cycle. The changes follow a prior $135 million settlement over idle data transmission.
Google will unveil the next Pixel lineup at an August 12 evening launch (6 PM ET); rumors suggest base storage starting at 256GB with potential price increases, uncertain RAM changes, and modest Tensor processor updates, with official details due on event day.
Google has a Made By Google event planned for August 12 in NYC to unveil the Pixel 11 lineup, with rumors of higher starting prices, a new Pixel Glow rear light, a shift to 256GB base storage, and a possible Pixel Watch 5.
Google has set a Made by Google Pixel hardware launch for August 12 in New York City at 6 PM ET, teasing the Pixel 11 lineup (base, Pro, and Pro Fold) with rumors of slimmer bezels and a redesigned camera bump, following last year’s Pixel 10 debut in August.
A new leak suggests Google Pixel 11 will drop the 128GB base tier in favor of 256GB, with storage options up to 1TB on Pro models, and European prices rising by about €100 across the board (e.g., base Pixel 11 around €999). The lineup includes Pixel 11, Pro, XL, and Fold with various color/storage configurations, and a launch window around August 11–20, 2026; US pricing and official details remain unconfirmed.