Google unveils the $899+ Pixel 11, $1,099+ 11 Pro, and $1,299+ 11 Pro XL, with Tensor G6, new Gemini features, Magic Capture to pick the best frames, and more
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Pixel 11’s modest hardware changes but heavier Tensor G6 and Gemini feature load — like Magic Capture — confirm the phone is now an AI service endpoint first, device second. If your product competes for camera or assistant mindshare, assume Google will keep moving core experiences into first-party, model-powered features.
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