Business · 12 August 2026

Google launches Pixel 11 phones, Watch 5, and new tracker

Google has revealed its 2026 hardware lineup, including the Pixel 11 series, an updated Pixel Watch 5, and its first tracker device, the Pixel Tag. The Pixel 11 phones start at $899 and feature brighter displays and improved camera features like Magic Capture. The Pixel Watch 5, starting at $399, offers more AI processing and new health insights like estimated blood pressure and insulin sensitivity.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 August 2026 at 17:51

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