The Vergecast · August 21, 2026 · 1h 17m

Pixel 11 gets in on the digicam trend

The Vergecast discusses Google's Pixel 11, which introduces Camera Looks that mimic retro camera aesthetics, alongside ongoing issues with its AI super zoom. The show also covers FCC Chair Brendan Carr's controversial broadband policies and media scrutiny, as well as the leaked AirPods camera, the Fairphone's US debut, and YouTube's new view counting strategy.

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Pixel 11's Camera Looks Embrace Retro Aesthetic

Google's Pixel 11 introduces 'Camera Looks' that alter photo processing at the sensor level to mimic retro digital and analog cameras, tapping into the trend of imperfect aesthetics.

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Pixel 11's Super Zoom Still Hallucinates Details

Despite advances, the Pixel 11's super zoom feature continues to hallucinate text and fabricate details when enhancing distant subjects.

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