8 things we learned from Google's Pixel 11 event

Google packed a lot into its annual Made by Google event on August 12.

We got four Pixel 11 phones, a new Pixel Watch, Google's first finder tag and fresh Pixel Buds features.

Yet one theme kept coming through.

Google wants its devices to anticipate what you need before you have to ask.

I was especially interested in what these upgrades could change in everyday use.

A faster processor sounds nice.

A phone that surfaces your flight information when someone texts you about a trip feels much more personal.

If you want to see how much has changed in one generation, take a look back at our coverage of the Pixel 10 event and Google's previous phones, smartwatch and earbuds .

Here are the eight things that stood out to me.

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