{
  "id": 1927438,
  "title": "Pixel 11 just got more expensive, but Google may have found a way to stop the bleeding",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/pixel-11-just-got-more-expensive-but-google-may-have-found-a-way-to",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-19T11:59:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/pixel-11-just-got-more-expensive-but-google-may-have-found-a-way-to-stop-the-bleeding/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google has increased the prices for the Pixel 11 lineup, due to rising component costs and the ongoing RAMmageddon. However, a new report suggests that the company may soon shift Pixel device manufacturing from China to India and Vietnam by 2027. This move would cover Pixel phones, watches, and wireless earbuds as Google reduces its reliance on Chinese manufacturing. The reported transition includes Pixel manufacturing infrastructure in India and development and production of premium Pixels in Vietnam. While Google may pass along cost savings to buyers, stable prices may be a more realistic outcome. The Pixel 11 starts at $899, $100 above the Pixel 10's $799 launch price. Google has also improved sideloading capabilities for power users, tying every app to a real developer ID to prevent malware.",
  "summary": "Google reportedly plans to move all Pixel manufacturing out of China in 2027, potentially giving future Pixels some breathing room as component and trade costs rise.",
  "key_points": [
    "Pixel 11 prices increased due to component cost rise and RAM shortage",
    "Google may shift Pixel manufacturing to India and Vietnam by 2027",
    "Pixel 11 starts at $899, $100 higher than Pixel 10's $799 launch price"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Business Standard IN",
        "title": "Google's India Pixel shift remains slow; Vietnam, China dominate production",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/googles-india-pixel-shift-remains-slow-vietnam-china-dominate",
        "published": "2026-08-19T14:36:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}