{
  "id": 10855370,
  "title": "Google gives the Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight LED a much-needed feature",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/google-gives-the-pixel-11-pros-hilight-led-a-much-needed-feature",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-30T04:18:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-hilight-messages-support-3717161/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1 introduces HiLight LED support for messages on Pixel devices. The HiLight LED, once marketed as a standout feature, was designed to glow when receiving a call or when Gemini is working in the background. However, its functionality has weakened the Pixel's flash. Google acknowledges the issue and is working to enhance the HiLight LED's usefulness for Pixel users. With this Android update, users can expect the HiLight LED to glow more prominently when they receive messages from their favorite contacts. Despite not adding new colors, this update signifies progress in making the feature more valuable.",
  "summary": "HiLight now supports messages with the latest Android 17 QPR2 beta.",
  "key_points": [
    "Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1 adds HiLight LED support for messages",
    "Pixel devices will see HiLight LED glow more for favorite contacts",
    "Update improves HiLight LED usefulness without new colors"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This update enhances the usefulness of the HiLight LED for Pixel users by allowing it to glow more prominently for messages from favorite contacts, making the feature more valuable.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Google Pixel 11 Pro’s biggest HiLight upgrade yet will make it a little more useful in December",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/google-pixel-11-pros-biggest-hilight-upgrade-yet-will-make-it-a",
        "published": "2026-09-30T04:58:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}