The “Pixel Glow” name first appeared during the Android 17 Beta, but Google might actually launch it as “HiLight” on the Pixel 11 Pro.
In April, “Pixel Glow” appeared with Android 17 Beta 4. We enabled the preliminary settings screen for a hardware feature that uses “subtle light and color on the back of your device to inform you of important activity when it’s face down.”
Strings in the Settings app identified two specific features:
Calls from favorites: Subtle lights when your favorite contacts call you
Speaking with Gemini: Hands-free interactions using visual feedback
