Google’s Made by Google Event Is On August 12: How To Watch, What To Expect?

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Made by Google streams live on August 12 at 3:30 AM IST on YouTube. Four Pixel 11 phones with Tensor G6 and Pixel Glow LED are expected at the event. Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Tag Bluetooth tracker are also confirmed for the August 12 event.

Google’s biggest hardware launch of the year takes place on August 12, 2026. At the event, the company could introduce four new Pixel phones, a refreshed smartwatch, and a brand-new tracker.

Unlike every year, Indian national cricket player Shubman Gill is among the confirmed guests to attend the event, which tells you how serious the company is about the market.

Also Read: Google Pixel 11 Series Roundup: Android 17, Tensor G6 SoC, New 50MP Primary Camera, & Everything Else We Know

How To Watch Made by Google 2026 In India

DetailInformation
Event dateAugust 12, 2026
IST timing3:30 AM (early hours of August 13)
Where to watchMade by Google YouTube channel
Location (physical)New York
HostTrevor Noah
Notable guestsStephen Curry, Shubman Gill, Ayami Nakajo

The easiest way to watch the event live is via the company’s official YouTube channel. While the 3:30 AM IST timing is quite difficult for Indian viewers, setting a reminder or watching the replay shortly after are among the few practical alternatives.

Other than that, you can also follow the announcements via the company’s official press releases. 

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A18 4G Geekbench Leak Confirms Helio G99, 4GB RAM and Android 17 Debut

Made by Google August 2026: What To Expect

Pixel 11 series

First and foremost, Google is expected to unveil four new Pixel phones: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. All of them should run Google’s Tensor G6 chip built on a 2nm process, switch from Samsung’s Exynos modem to a MediaTek M90 modem, and start from 256GB of storage on the base model. 

Pixel Glow, an RGB LED notification light on the camera bar, has already been teased on the Google Store and should show up, at least for the Pro lineup. 

Also Read: Apple Pay Is Finally Launching In India (Without UPI)

PhoneKey Highlight
Pixel 11Tensor G6, MediaTek M90, starts at 256GB
Pixel 11 ProPixel Glow LED, improved 120x zoom
Pixel 11 Pro XLLarger display, flagship camera system
Pixel 11 Pro FoldOfficially teased

Pixel Watch 5

Google’s next smartwatch is expected to arrive in 41mm and 45mm sizes. They’ll feature an LTPO AMOLED display with adaptive refresh rates and higher peak brightness. Reports suggest that the RAM might jump from 2GB to 3GB, which could enable broader Gemini Intelligence features directly on the wrist. 

The Qualcomm SW5100 platform, what we commonly refer to as the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2, may be retained rather than upgraded this cycle. Health and AI features are the primary focus. Furthermore, Gemini-powered responses on the watch face, which appear to be the headline feature.

Also Read: Google Drive is dropping its Photos backup link on August 10

Pixel Tag

Google is expected to announce its first dedicated Bluetooth tracker, integrated with Find Hub. Reports suggest it could come with a built-in speaker that is loud enough for easy physical location. Naturally, the Pixel Tag will be a direct competitor to Apple AirTag and Samsung SmartTag3.

Source: DeaLabs (via 9To5Google)

Other Possible Announcements

Android XR smart glasses updates, given Google’s ongoing partnership with Samsung on the Android XR platform, could make a brief appearance at the Made by Google launch event. Pixel Buds and the still-unreleased Googlebook laptop remain plausible reveals as well.

Also Read: Moto G Max India Launch Confirmed for August 14, Full Specs Already Live

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