An earlier-generation Google Pixel smartphone showing the company's distinctive horizontal camera design.
An earlier-generation Google Pixel smartphone showing the company's distinctive horizontal camera design. Photo by D.328 / Wikimedia Commons. Image source
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Pixel 11: A New Google Phone With More AI

Key Vocabulary

smartphone

a mobile phone that can use apps and the internet

She uses her smartphone for photos and messages.

chip

a small electronic part inside a device

The new phone has a faster chip.

camera

a device used to take photos or videos

The phone has a new main camera.

feature

a useful function or part of a product

The AI feature can help the user complete a task.

launch

the introduction of a new product

Google announced several products at the launch.

Article

Google showed its new Pixel 11 phones on August 12. There are three main models: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL. [1]

The phones use a new Google chip called Tensor G6. It helps the phone run apps and AI features. Google says it can run some AI tasks faster than the older chip. [2]

The cameras are also new. Pixel 11 has a 48-megapixel main camera. The Pro phones have more camera improvements for zoom and photos in low light. [2]

Google is putting Gemini AI into more parts of the phone. Some features can help users find information or complete everyday tasks.

The Pro phones also have small lights near the camera. These lights can give information while the phone is face down. [2]

People can pre-order the phones now. They are expected in stores on August 20. [2] Google hopes AI will become a normal part of using a smartphone.

More Discussion Questions

  • 1.What do you use your phone for every day?
  • 5.What would you like smartphones to do better in the future?

References

  1. Google, "Made by Google 2026." Source
  2. Google, "The Pixel 11 series: Your most personal Pixel yet." Source
  3. Google, "7 can't-miss updates from our Pixel 11 launch." Source

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