TL; DR
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.
How To Watch Made by Google 2026 In India
| Detail | Information |
| Event date | August 12, 2026 |
| IST timing | 3:30 AM (early hours of August 13) |
| Where to watch | Made by Google YouTube channel |
| Location (physical) | New York |
| Host | Trevor Noah |
| Notable guests | Stephen 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.
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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.
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| Phone | Key Highlight |
| Pixel 11 | Tensor G6, MediaTek M90, starts at 256GB |
| Pixel 11 Pro | Pixel Glow LED, improved 120x zoom |
| Pixel 11 Pro XL | Larger display, flagship camera system |
| Pixel 11 Pro Fold | Officially 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.
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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.
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.
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