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📅 Made by Google · Pixel 11 Series Launch
Google's "Made by Google" event is happening in New York City on August 12, 2026. Because of the time difference between the US and India, the event actually lands on August 13 on Indian clocks. Here's exactly why, what Google is launching, and when pre-orders open in India.
Introduction
Google's biggest hardware event of the year, Made by Google, is confirmed for August 12, 2026, in New York City. At the event, Google is expected to unveil its most powerful smartphone lineup yet — the Pixel 11 series — alongside new Pixel Buds and Pixel Watch offers.
If you're in India and wondering why some coverage says the event is on the 12th and other coverage says the 13th, both are correct — they're just measuring the same event on two different clocks. Here's the simple explanation, plus what's actually launching.
Why August 12 Becomes August 13 in India
🇺🇸 In New York
- The event takes place on August 12, 2026, US Eastern Time.
- New York is currently on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is UTC-4.
🇮🇳 In India
- India Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30 — about 9.5 hours ahead of New York in August.
- Since the event is scheduled for the evening in New York, that same moment falls after midnight in India — pushing the date to August 13 on Indian clocks.
In short: it's the same event, at the same instant — India's clock is simply far enough ahead that the date rolls over before the show ends.
What's Launching
Time Zone Reference: New York (ET) vs India (IST)
| New York time (ET) | India time (IST) | India calendar day |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM | Same day |
| 12:00 PM (noon) | 9:30 PM | Same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 AM | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 AM | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:30 AM | Next day |
This is a general ET-to-IST reference (New York is on Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-4, in August) — use it to convert any specific start time Google announces closer to the event.
Pre-Orders and Pixel 11 Pro: Leaked Specs
Pre-order timing
Pre-orders are expected to open on August 12 in the US — which lines up with August 13 in India, matching the same date shift as the event itself. Google has reportedly already confirmed the pre-order window for the Pixel 11 Pro specifically, though it hasn't detailed the exact India launch and sale date yet.
Display & Chipset
Leaks point to a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate on the Pixel 11 Pro, powered by Google's new Tensor G6 chipset.
Memory & Storage
RAM is rumored to go up to 16GB, with storage options reportedly reaching as high as 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
Camera
The Pixel 11 Pro is expected to retain a triple rear camera setup on the back panel.
These specs are based on leaks reported ahead of the event and are unconfirmed until Google's own keynote. See our full Pixel 11 leaks roundup for more detail and how it compares to the Pixel 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Google's event on August 12 or August 13?
Both, depending on where you are. The event is scheduled for August 12, 2026, in New York City (US time). Because India is roughly 9.5 hours ahead of New York in August, the same event falls on August 13 on Indian clocks.
What phones is Google launching at this event?
Google is expected to unveil four devices: the Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
When do pre-orders start in India?
Pre-orders are expected to begin August 12 in the US, which corresponds to August 13 in India. Google has reportedly confirmed the pre-order window for the Pixel 11 Pro, though the exact India retail launch and sale date hasn't been detailed yet.
Why is India's time zone so far ahead of New York's?
India Standard Time is a fixed UTC+5:30 offset with no daylight saving changes, while New York observes Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) in August. That combination puts India about 9.5 hours ahead of New York during this time of year.
