Google held its Made by Google event on Wednesday, launching the Pixel 11 series, the Pixel Watch 5, a new Pixel Tag tracker, and an update to the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Prices went up across the phone lineup, and Google gave an official reason for it.
Here is a full breakdown of everything Google announced, prices, and what the announcement means for you if you live in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, or Ghana.
Where and when was it held?
Made by Google 2026 took place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in New York City. The keynote started at 6:00 PM ET, which is 3:00 PM PT and 11:00 PM WAT for viewers in West Africa.
Trevor Noah hosted the show, taking over from Jimmy Fallon, who hosted in 2025. The event drew guests such as Alex Cooper, Stephen Curry, Steven Gerrard, and singer PinkPantheress, who closed the night with a performance.
