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Pixel 11 Pro HiLight: Stay updated, screen-free
Google introduced HiLight, a feature for the Pixel 11 Pro series that uses color-coded lights to notify users of information without requiring them to look at the screen.
Why it matters
This allows users to stay informed about important calls and AI status updates while reducing distractions caused by looking at their screens.
The details
- HiLight uses light patterns to signal when Gemini is listening, thinking, or responding.
- Users can assign custom colors for incoming calls from specific people.
- Pixel 11 Pro devices launch August 20 with prices starting at $1,099.
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Pixel 11 Pro Fold uses HiLight
Pixel 11 Pro Fold features HiLight for notifications while face down.
HiLight glows in different patterns to signal when Gemini is listening, thinking, or responding.
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Related events
Aug 13, 2026•18d ago
•Product LaunchGoogle Introduces HiLight Notification Feature Across Pixel 11 Pro Lineup
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