Google announces the date for the Pixel 11 launch

Summer slumber isn't a thing at Mountain View: Google's new Pixel smartphones will be unveiled on August 12. The company recently sent out invites for the event, which will be held in New York City, at 6 p.m.

The invite shows a detail of (presumably) the upcoming phone (in a dazzling gold/copper color) and its camera. Come celebrate with us in NYC on August 12.

What Happened

The company is expected to launch a massive addition to its phone lineup, with rumors pointing to four new devices: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold. At the event, Google is also.

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• To make this summer even more interesting, Samsung is also about to launch new foldable phones, including a super-wide version of the Galaxy Z Fold, at an Unpacked event on July 22.

• The event timing is notable as it's about a month ahead of Apple's September event, where the company is likely to unveil new iPhones, including its first-ever foldable phone, the iPhone Ultra.

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