The Google Pixel 11 is about to launch, and the tech giant plans to celebrate in a big way. Google has now announced the host for this year’s Made by Google event. Comedian and former *Daily Show* host Trevor Noah will host the presentation of the Pixel 11 series in New York City on August 12. Due to the time difference, the keynote won’t begin in Germany until the early hours of August 13.
Star-Studded Guest List Confirmed
The guest list for the Made by Google event is quite impressive. In the official teaser for the event, Google lists a whole host of well-known names under the “Featuring” section. Among them is podcaster Alex Cooper, who was already part of the event last year.
New additions include cricket star Shubman Gill, actress Ayami Nakajo, and NBA superstar Stephen Curry. The list is rounded out by DJ Peggy Gou, YouTuber Jesser, college basketball player JuJu Watkins, musician PinkPantheress, track and field athlete Chari Hawkins, former soccer coach Steven Gerrard, and actor Daniel Durant.
It remains to be seen whether all of the aforementioned personalities will actually appear live in New York. However, a precedent gives cause for caution. NBA star Stephen Curry was already on the guest list last year. In the end, he was only seen in a pre-recorded video and was not present in person.
What to Expect at the Event
The event will center on the unveiling of the new Google Pixel 11 series, which includes the foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The latest teaser already offers brief glimpses of the Pixel 11 Pro with the “HiLight” feature activated—a new RGB lighting system that is expected to be featured across the entire model lineup.
In addition to the smartphones, the next generation of the Pixel Watch is also expected. Recently, regulatory filings confirmed several model variants of the wearables, suggesting a simultaneous market launch with the smartphone series. Also in the news: a possible first Bluetooth tracker from Google to compete with Apple’s AirTag.
Conclusion
With Trevor Noah as host and a diverse guest list from the worlds of sports, music, and film, Google is once again opting for an event with a show-like atmosphere rather than a purely product-focused presentation. Anyone who wants to watch the keynote will have to be prepared for a late night here in Germany—the official broadcast begins at midnight German time on August 13.
