The Pixel 11 Pro's notification light is half-baked; Google knows it
HiLight is Google's throwback to notification LEDs — except it actually makes them worse
Google has announced new smartphones as part of its 2026 release cycle, including the Google Pixel 11 Pro. The Pixel 11 Pro features a new notification light called HiLight. According to Android Police, this idea sounds great in theory.
The Pixel Watch 5, also released in 2026, has a higher cost compared to its predecessor, the Pixel Watch 4, despite not having significantly different hardware. Android Authority notes that the Pixel Watch 4, released in 2025, offers similar features and better value, with multi-day battery life, fast charging, and impressive sleep tracking.
Google has confirmed a bug affecting Pixel Watch 1 owners, who received an error message about needing to update their wearable. 9to5Google reports that the original device remains supported, and the error message was incorrect.
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