Google may start Pixel 11 pre-orders way sooner than expected - Android Authority
Google has placed countdown clocks on the Google Store and Best Buy websites, suggesting that pre-orders for the Pixel 11 series will begin hours before the official launch event. This deviates from the company's usual practice of opening pre-orders immediately following the product showcase.
Why it matters
This shift in strategy indicates a change in how major tech companies manage product launches and consumer engagement, potentially setting a new trend for hardware releases.
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0 • Google Follow us on Google Discover Add us as preferred source TL;DR Countdown clocks for Pixel 11 series pre-orders have popped up on Best Buy and the Google Store. The clocks indicate that you may be able to pre-order before the launch event. The countdown will end on August 12 at 10:00 AM ET, and the launch will happen on August 12 at 6:00 PM ET.
We’re only a little over a week away from Google’s hardware showcase, where it will debut the Pixel 11 series. If you were planning on putting an order down for one of the new Pixel phones, you may be able to do it a little sooner than expected.
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