Source: X/ Mark GurmanGoogle has dropped invitations for its next major hardware showcase, confirming that the “Made by Google 2026” event will take place on August 12. According to official invites shared by 9to5Google and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the event will return to New York City for the second consecutive year. In what can be called a surprising scheduling shift, the Made by Google keynote is set to kick off at 3 pm PT / 6 pm ET (3:30 am IST on August 13), a later time slot than the company’s traditional morning presentations.While Google is keeping specific details under wraps, the invites teasers promise a firsthand look at “the next generation of Pixel.” The promotional material heavily spotlights a shiny gold metal frame, hinting at a premium design direction for this year's flagship hardware. However, one of the most noticeable features is the absence of temperature sensor from the Pixel 9-and Pixel 10-like camera visor design.What to expect: The Pixel 11 lineupReports and leaks have claimed that Google is expected to unveil a four-phone lineup at the event, including Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Leaked rumours suggest that the physical silhouettes of the devices will remain largely identical to previous generations, with one notable aesthetic exception: a rumored “Pixel Glow” physical notification indicator.Since the hardware remains familiar, Google may bring a bunch of other software engineering and Gemini AI features. However, analysts have also noted that rising global tech component costs will impact the phones’ final retail prices and baseline specifications.Google may also launch next-gen wearablesGoogle is also expected to refresh its wearable ecosystem with the Pixel Watch 5, which is anticipated to return in two distinct wrist sizes. Additionally, industry trackers note that the tech giant is long overdue for a refresh to its premium audio lineup with the Pixel Buds Pro 2.