Google will hold its next Made by Google hardware event on August 12, 2026, in New York City, where the company will introduce its next generation of Pixel devices.

The presentation is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Eastern Time, or 3 p.m. Pacific Time. Google has officially confirmed the Pixel 11 branding and says preorders will open on August 12, although it has not publicly detailed every device that will appear during the event.

Leaks and regulatory filings have nevertheless revealed much of what Google may be preparing. The Pixel 11 phone family is expected to lead the announcements, accompanied by a new smartwatch and potentially additional accessories.

Here are the five developments worth watching.

1. A Four-Model Pixel 11 Family

Google’s principal announcement is expected to be the Pixel 11 series.

Recent reporting points to four models: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. That would preserve the four-device structure Google used for the Pixel 10 generation while giving buyers a choice among a standard flagship, two premium models and a foldable phone.

Leaked renders suggest that Google will refine rather than replace its established Pixel design. The devices appear likely to retain the prominent horizontal camera section, with changes to finishes, dimensions and the foldable model’s camera enclosure.

Google’s official teaser shows part of a gold-colored Pixel handset, but the company has not confirmed the complete color range or final hardware specifications.

The central question will therefore be whether Google can deliver meaningful camera, battery and artificial-intelligence improvements without significantly changing the phones’ exterior design.

2. Tensor G6 and a Possible MediaTek Modem

The Pixel 11 series is widely expected to introduce Google’s Tensor G6 processor.

Reports indicate that the chip could be manufactured using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s 2-nanometer process. In principle, moving to a more advanced manufacturing process can give chip designers greater room to improve efficiency, performance or both. The actual gains, however, will depend on Google’s chip architecture, thermal management and software optimization.

Another potentially important change concerns cellular connectivity.

FCC documentation associated with Pixel 11 devices contains references to MediaTek modem technology. That supports reports that Google may replace the Samsung-derived modem technology used in earlier Tensor generations with a MediaTek solution.

The change could influence reception, 5G performance, heat generation and battery consumption. Its significance will be difficult to judge until independent reviewers test the phones across different carriers and network conditions.

3. More Storage and Potentially Higher Prices

One of the most consequential Pixel 11 rumours concerns pricing.

A detailed specifications leak reported by The Verge indicates that the standard Pixel 11 could start at $899 in the United States, $100 more than the Pixel 10’s original starting price. The reported prices are $1,099 for the Pixel 11 Pro, $1,299 for the Pro XL, and $1,899 for the Pro Fold.

These figures have not been officially announced by Google and should remain identified as leaked pricing until the company confirms them on August 12.

The same reporting suggests that Google may eliminate the 128GB configuration and make 256GB the starting storage capacity across the range. That would provide buyers with more usable storage but could also allow Google to position the higher entry price as a storage upgrade rather than a direct like-for-like increase.

Pricing will be especially important for the standard Pixel 11, which could move into more direct competition with premium flagship phones from Apple y Samsung.

4. The Pixel Watch 5

Google is also expected to introduce the Pixel Watch 5.

Leaked renders show a watch that maintains the line’s familiar circular case, domed display and side-mounted crown. Reported finishes include black, silver and two gold-toned options, with some colors apparently limited to particular case sizes.

The restrained exterior changes suggest that Google may focus more heavily on internal improvements, Fitbit-powered health features, software and Gemini integration.

Pricing could also increase. Leaked European and US pricing reported by several publications points to higher starting prices for both the 41mm and 45mm versions, although Google has not confirmed those figures.

The key questions will be whether the Pixel Watch 5 offers improved battery life and whether Google has introduced enough new health, performance or AI capabilities to justify a possible price increase.

5. New Pixel Buds and Possibly a Pixel Tag

Google may use the event to expand the wider Pixel accessory ecosystem.

Leaked promotional images appear to show new Pixel Buds alongside the Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The images do not establish the earbuds’ final name or specifications, but they provide stronger evidence of an upcoming release than earlier, unattributed rumours.

A separate leak also points to a potential item tracker reportedly called the Pixel Tag. The device would compete with products such as Apple’s AirTag and use Google’s Find Hub network to help users locate personal belongings. Google has not confirmed the product or said whether it will appear at Made by Google.

Accessories could play a larger strategic role this year as Google works to make the Pixel line function as a connected hardware ecosystem rather than a collection of individual products.

How to Watch Made by Google 2026

Google says the presentation will be streamed live from New York City on August 12. The event begins at 6 p.m. ET, equivalent to 3 p.m. PT and 11 p.m. in the United Kingdom.

The official Google Store event page includes an option to add the presentation to a calendar. Google is also expected to carry the broadcast through its official Made by Google channels.

What Is Actually Confirmed?

Ahead of the event, Google has confirmed three central details: the August 12 date, the New York setting and the arrival of the Pixel 11 generation. It has also announced that Pixel 11 preorders will begin on the same day.

The four-model lineup, Tensor G6 specifications, MediaTek modem, Pixel Watch 5, new earbuds and reported prices remain based on leaks, regulatory evidence or pre-release reporting.

With only days remaining before the presentation, the broader shape of Google’s hardware plans appears increasingly clear. What remains unknown is whether the company has preserved any major software, camera or AI announcement that has not already surfaced.