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Pixel 11 Leaks: What's Confirmed vs. Rumored (Buying Guide)

Pixel 11 Leaks: What's Confirmed vs. Rumored (Buying Guide)

Google has finally made it official: the Pixel 11 series is coming on August 12. But between the confirmed launch date and the actual store shelves, there's a month-long gap that leakers have filled with everything from battery capacities to a controversial RAM downgrade. Some of it is solid. Some of it is guesswork wearing a leak's clothing. Here's what Google has actually said, what's still rumor, and whether it's worth waiting for. What Google Has Actually Confirmed So far, Google's confirmations are narrow but real. The company has locked in August 12, 2026 for its "Made by Google" event in New York City, kicking off at 6 PM ET — a later start time than its usual daytime launches, according to Digital Trends . Alongside the date, Google released an official teaser image showing a gold-toned metal frame, giving the first real (if partial) look at the Pixel 11 Pro's design straight from the source rather than a leaker's render, as Notebookcheck r…

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