Google Pixel 11 With Pixel Glow Previewed at I/O

Google may have accidentally given us a glimpse of the highly anticipated Pixel 11 during its recent I/O keynote. Tech Advisor reports that a glowing camera module on a device was spotted around the 19-minute mark of the presentation. This device featured a metal camera module that seemed to showcase Google’s rumored ‘Pixel Glow’ notification system, similar to Nothing’s Glyph interface. This discovery aligns with references in the Android 17 beta to back-of-device lighting and contradicts earlier Pixel 11 renders, hinting at a potential official announcement in August.

During the keynote, former-game-designer-turned-AI-wizard Demis Hassabis showcased the new Gemini Omni, a device that demonstrated the potential of augmented reality through Google’s AI assistant. At one point, the camera module on his Pixel device started to glow like an LED light, hinting at a new feature.

The rumored ‘Pixel Glow’ system for the upcoming flagship phone would involve the camera module lighting up in response to incoming notifications. This system was mentioned in the Android 17 beta, describing subtle light and color on the back of the device to alert users of important activity when the phone is face down. The device showcased by Google’s AI chief in the video aligns with this description.

While it may not be a preview of the Pixel 11 itself, the moment in the keynote could be a sneak peek at the Pixel Glow feature in its early stages. The device in question appears to be the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL based on the design elements observed. Whether this is an early engineering prototype or a deliberate tease from Google remains to be seen.

Regardless, the showcased device closely resembles what the Pixel Glow feature is expected to look like. Fans eagerly await the official announcement of the Pixel 11, where more details about this innovative feature are likely to be revealed. Stay tuned for updates as we approach the rumored August launch date.