The Pixel 11's "glow" feature is actually called HiLight—here's what it does
Google's upcoming Pixel 11 series will feature a new multicolor LED notification system called HiLight, replacing the traditional camera flash for specific alerts. The feature is designed to provide visual notifications when the phone is face down, reminiscent of older Android notification LEDs.
Why it matters
It illustrates the iterative nature of smartphone hardware design and the industry's focus on subtle, ambient notification methods.
Not exactly a highlight The Pixel 11’s “glow” feature is actually called HiLight—here’s what it does The camera flash will evolve into a multicolor LED that illuminates when your phone is face down.
40 Credit: Google Credit: Google Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Google will reveal the Pixel 11 series later this month, but leaks and teasers so far have painted a picture of phones that have barely changed since last year . One notable exception seems to be the illuminated dot from some of the teasers. This has been rumored as “Pixel Glow,” but a new leak all but confirms a different (and less interesting) name. Say hello to HiLight.
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