SMRTR TechAug 4, 2026Ars Technica

The Pixel 11's "glow" feature is actually called HiLight—here's what it does

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Google's Pixel 11 includes a new rear LED feature called HiLight, which lights up during Gemini AI interactions and shows notification status. Since it's on the back, it's only useful when the phone faces down. Similar lighting features are coming to Googlebook laptops and the new Google Home Speaker.

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