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The Vergecast · August 19, 2026 · 38m

Pixel reviewer roundtable

Cameron Faulkner, Dominic Preston, Victoria Song

Senior reviewer Victoria Song leads a Vergecast roundtable with editors Dominic Preston and Cameron Faulkner to discuss the new Google Pixel 11, 11 Pro, Fold, and Pixel Watch 5. They debate whether the HiLight feature falls flat and whether the missing temperature sensor is missed. They also examine the Watch 5's GPS performance compared to Garmin and Apple. The episode previews Friday's deeper camera discussion.

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HiLight feature underwhelms
The Pixel's HiLight feature may not live up to its billing, with the roundtable questioning if it's a 'LowLight.'
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Missing temperature sensor
The team discusses whether they miss the temperature sensor that was present on previous Pixel models.
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