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In summary:
- Tech Advisor reveals that leaked wallpapers for the Pixel 11 hint at Google’s transition from bright, vibrant hues to more subdued, earthy tones described as having a “quietly classy” look.
- The Pixel 11 series, anticipated to be released in August, could come in beige/brown, blue/silver, green, and black color choices, along with a new “Pixel Glow” notification system.
- This design shift marks a significant change from the previous bold styles like the Pixel 10’s Lemongrass, reflecting Google’s evolving preference towards understated elegance.
Thanks to a wallpaper leak, we now have a clearer vision of what to expect when we first activate our Google Pixel 11 phones.
On Telegram, leaker Mystic Leaks has shared a ZIP file that allegedly includes all the wallpapers destined for the Google Pixel 11 series. You can view the post here.
The main observation from these files is that they are somewhat understated. Perhaps even a bit dull.
Positively, these wallpapers provide a sneak peek at some of the Pixel 11 color options, aligning with Google’s trend of matching software and hardware aesthetics.
The wallpapers, reminiscent of satellite images, suggest Google might be stepping away from its usual practice of including at least one or two loud and unusual color options—such as the Pixel 10 in Lemongrass—although this isn’t entirely certain.
It’s worth noting that the leaked CAD-based renderings are simply derived from current Pixel 10 colors.
Pixel 11 wallpaper colours
The standard Pixel 11 offers four wallpaper color choices, each depicting an aerial coastal scene with slightly muted tones.
They seem to suggest shades of black, green, pink/red, and purple from left to right.
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Pixel 11 Pro wallpaper colours
The Pixel 11 Pro (and XL) expands the palette with a few more shades, maintaining a consistent aquatic theme.
The colors appear to be beige/brown, blue/silver, green, and black.
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Previously reported, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold offers only two wallpapers, likely reflecting the limited color choices for the foldable model, featuring a coastal scene with dominant black and white tones and another with a greenish tint.
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Each wallpaper comes in dark and light variations, but even the lighter ones lack vibrancy.
Google is clearly aiming for a ‘quietly classy’ look for the Pixel 11 series this year. Hopefully, it will be complemented by impressive internal hardware features.
Reports indicate that the Pixel 11 series might introduce an external ‘Pixel Glow’ notification lighting system, which could have been hinted at during Google’s I/O keynote.
The wait for the Pixel 11 series won’t be long, as Google is anticipated to unveil the phones in August.
