The Made by Google event is set to take place on August 12, and with it should come the reveal of Google's next wave of smartphones and wearables.
The Pixel 11 series is set to be the star of the event, and as usual those four phones are expected to arrive alongside a new wearable in the Pixel Watch 5. But they might not be the only new products on the agenda, thanks to rumors of a Pixel Tag tracker. There's also the possibility that we may hear more about Android XR glasses, new Pixel Buds, and the still-unreleased Googlebook.
Here's what you need to know about Made by Google 2026.
How to watch Made by Google
Made by Google is scheduled to take place on August 12, starting at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. BST. The event itself will be taking place in New York, but you'll be able to tune in yourself and watch the whole thing live. Hopefully it's better than last year's event, which was a bizarre take on the talk show format with host Jimmy Fallon.
The live stream isn't actually live yet, but you'll be able to watch everything on the Made by Google YouTube page. We will be embedding the video as soon as it's available, so be sure to check back later to watch the event as it unfolds. Or, alternatively, you can add a reminder from the Google Store, so you don't accidentally miss out.
Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro Fold
The Pixel 10 offered some pretty substantial upgrades last year, and that means we shouldn't expect a similar leap to the Pixel 11. So expect the same horizontal triple-lens camera bar, rounded corners and all those design details that make the Pixel 11 what it is.
The same is looking to be true of the Pixel 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and means all three phones will presumably come with the usual array of incremental upgrades like the Tensor G6 chipset and token camera improvements. Sadly, leaks suggest that battery capacity may be declining, which doesn't bode well for the battery life of this year's models.
The main change is expected to be the new Pixel Glow feature, which adds multi-colored notification alerts to the back of your phone. Fellow temperature-sensor critics will also be glad to hear that it appears to have vanished, with no sign of the silver sensor on the back of leaked Pixel 11 Pro renders.
The price is also expected to go up by around $100 per phone, which is sadly pretty standard news for new phones nowadays. The good news is that the rumors claim Google will also be doubling base storage to 256GB on the Pixel 11 and 11 Pro, which means those buying the cheaper handsets at least get something out of it.
Pixel Watch 5
Google is known for leaking in some truly bizarre ways, but the Pixel Watch 5 might be the strangest so far. An early-version of the smartwatch was actually found from the ocean floor by a diver, giving some early insight into what the next iteration of Google's smartwatch might offer. Later leaks have filled in some of those gaps, though few things are particularly surprising.
The design is expected to stay more or less the same as the Pixel Watch 4, which isn't so bad. Sadly, the chipset is also expected to stay the same, but recent leaks do suggest that a few major changes are coming.
So expect to see a watch with new health features, including one that can be set to automatically dial 911, and upgraded levels of RAM and storage. However, the price is also expected to rise slightly, with new leaks suggesting a €20 (likely $20) price hike on the smaller 41mm models.
Pixel Tag
Early retail listings have exposed the existence of a "Pixel Tag," which is Google's attempt to enter the Bluetooth tracker market. Leaks show off an ovular-looking tracker, similar to Galaxy SmartTags, but without the hole that can connect it to keys and bags. That suggests it will be reliant on cases and other accessories, much like Apple's AirTags.
What we don't know is whether this tag will support ultra wideband connectivity, which allows for hyper-specific tracking, or what kind of battery it relies on. However, the leaked descriptions point out that it can be used to track things like luggage using Google's Find Hub, and features a loud speaker for easy search capabilities. Pricing and release information is unclear.
Other possible appearances
Smartphones and watches are usually the stars of Made by Google events, but that doesn't mean we won't get to see other reveals or news on August 12. The fact is, Google has a vested interest in a lot of different things, and any number of them could make an appearance on stage.
Pixel Buds Pro 2 are nearing their second birthday, which means we could be looking at the launch of Pixel Buds Pro 3 in the near future. Likewise, Google has been hyping up XR, even revealing Samsung's Intelligent Eyewear at Google I/O back in May, and any sort of related news could pop up.
If I were a betting man, I'd wager that the Googlebook will make some kind of appearance at Made by Google, following its reveal at I/O. Google confirmed that the new Android-powered laptop will arrive during the fall, and that season is rapidly approaching. At the very least we should get confirmation on when the the first Googlebooks will arrive, and how much they're likely to cost.
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