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Everything Google Announced at Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag, and Gemini Features
Google kicked off Made by Google 2026 with the Pixel 11 series, the Pixel Watch 5, and the Pixel Tag tracker aimed squarely at Apple's AirTag. The event also packed in a broad set of new Gemini AI features, as recapped by TechCrunch.
Google took the stage at Made by Google 2026 to unveil the Pixel 11 series, the Pixel Watch 5, and a new tracker called Pixel Tag, alongside a wave of new Gemini AI features.
The Pixel 11 lineup anchors the hardware announcements, continuing Google's strategy of weaving Gemini deeply into the Pixel experience.
The standout new product is the Pixel Tag, a tracker built to compete directly with Apple's AirTag, marking Google's entry into the item-tracking accessory market.
On the wearables side, the next-generation Pixel Watch 5 also made its debut, rounding out a more complete hardware ecosystem alongside Pixel phones.
On the software front, the event packed in a broad set of Gemini feature updates spanning phones, watches, and other devices.
TechCrunch's recap compiles everything announced at the event into a single rundown, covering the full product matrix from flagship phones to wearables and accessories.
For Google, the event is a concentrated showcase of its AI-first hardware strategy: hardware reaches users, while Gemini delivers the core experience.
Worth watching next are the Pixel 11 lineup's availability and pricing, and the pace at which the new Gemini features roll out to existing devices.
Why it matters
Google rounds out its AI-first hardware lineup with Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag, with Gemini as the connective tissue across devices.
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