The Vergecast · Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Pixel 11 Pro includes a new 'Highlight' feature, which is a visual LED that lights up when interacting with Gemini or when receiving calls from favorite contacts. This replaces the temperature sensor from the previous model.
“Another new feature on the Pixel 11 Pro that replaces the temperature sensor from last year is the new highlight feature.”
“Highlight uses effectively a little visual LED that glows when you're talking to Gemini and when you get calls from your favorite contacts.”