Is this the Pixel 11 Pro? Google edits out Pixel 10 Pro selfie camera during The Android Show broadcast, inviting speculation about its next flagship

Date:
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:04:04 +0000

Description:
Google seemingly edited out the Pixel 10 Pro's selfie camera during its Android Show broadcast, potentially teasing the Pixel 11 Pro.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I spotted something peculiar during Google 's ' The Android Show I/O Edition 2026 ' stream a strange inconsistency on one of the phones being used to demo the new Android 17 creator tools . Is this just an odd editing choice, or has Google inadvertently given us a sneak peek at the Pixel 11 or Pixel 11 Pro?

The inconsistency occurs during the 'Expression' segment of the stream, on
the Pixel device used by actress and founder of So Positive, Ananya Panday. The phone in question appears to be the Google Pixel 10 Pro . I instantly recognised it, as it's the handset I'm currently using as my personal device. Latest Videos From You may like Google Pixel 11 design leak may have revealed a camera bar change Google accidentally reveals Pixel 11 Pro Fold wallpapers in beta update Google Pixel 11 may feature 'Pixel Glow' RGB notification lights In some scenes, the front-facing camera cut-out is present at the top of the display, but in other scenes, it's mysteriously absent. Here's how the selfie snapper appears and disappears in less than 60 seconds. 17:22 : We get a clear look at the back of the phone. From the shape and layout of the
camera bar, this appears to be the Pixel 10 Pro 17:40 : We're shown a picture on the phone screen, but the black space above the image means the front-facing camera isn't easily visible (if it's there at all) 17:50 : We
get a much clearer look at the screen, and there's no front-facing camera cut-out 17:56 : A cut back to the phone, though, and the selfie snapper is suddenly clearly visible, but we're not done there... 18:13 : The camera is still present for all to see, as Ananya demos the Screen Reactions feature 18:20 : But after a quick cutaway to Ananya, we return to the phone, and the camera has mysteriously disappeared again Check out this gallery of stills from each timestamp to see what I mean. Image 1 of 6 17:22: Our first look at the phone, and the camera bar suggests it's a Pixel 10 Pro. (Image credit: Google) 17:40: It's difficult to see thanks to the black sections, but a camera doesn't seem visible. (Image credit: Google) 17:50: A clear look at
the screen, with no front-facing camera to be seen. (Image credit: Google) 17:56: Yet six seconds later, the selfie camera magically appears. (Image credit: Google) 18:13: The camera is still present here. (Image credit: Google) 18:20: But after a quick cutaway, it's gone again. (Image credit: Google) So, what's going on? However you look at the two main possibilities
in play here, it's a strange decision from Google. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The first scenario and the most plausible if I'm being honest with myself
is that Google purposefully edited out the selfie camera in some scenes. Why? Perhaps to draw more attention to the tools being demoed on screen. But if that was the case, I'd expect it to be edited out of all scenes where the tools are being used.

The second scenario is more fantastical, but not completely beyond the realm of possibility: this could be our first look at the Pixel 11 series, and more specifically, the Pixel 11 Pro. If so, is this telling us the next Pixel handsets will pack under-display selfie cameras?

This is something I've been waiting for since I reported on the technology in 2019 , and outside of some lacklustre commercially available devices boasting the technology , it's lain pretty much dormant for the best part of a decade. What to read next Android 17 may allow Pixel users to hide the home screen search bar Google to host 'The Android Show' on May 12 ahead of I/O Google Pixel 10a vs Pixel 10: which should you buy?

Mind you, some reports have suggested that Google could include a new
infrared under-display camera in the Pixel 11 series to power an advanced, Face ID-like facial recognition system. Did Google just leak that very
system?

Unfortunately, if that is the Pixel 11 Pro in Google's video, the design hardware looks identical to that of the Pixel 10 Pro, which dampens my
theory. I'd love for it to be true, but I might be a little too hopeful. What do we know about the Pixel 11 series? In short, very little. Google has not officially commented on anything to do with its next smartphone series, but that hasn't stopped Pixel 11 rumors from starting to circulate online in recent months.

In addition to that aforementioned under-display camera rumor, we've seen a potential Pixel 11 case leak suggesting the camera bar could be larger , rumors of an illuminated rear light supposedly dubbed 'Pixel Glow' , plus a claim that Google might have accidentally revealed a couple of wallpapers for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

Outside of these small snippets, there's not been much else to go on as of yet, although we'd expect the next generation of Pixel devices to launch sometime in August this year (going by the arrival of the Pixel 9 and 10 series). Hey @Google / @Android - why did you edit out the front-facing
camera of the Pixel 10 Pro in some scenes of #TheAndroidShow, but not in others?Unless Ananya has an unreleased phone as well as unreleased Android features... pic.twitter.com/rS3tDMePRT May 13, 2026 I've put the question about this inconsistency to Google and Android , and I'll let you know if I get an explanation. In the meantime, if you have any wild theories as to what's gone on here, sound off in the comments. Today's best Google Pixel deals Contract Deals Sim Free Google Pixel 10a 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 30 upfront 36.50 /mth View at Vodafone Ltd See all prices Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 36 upfront 49 /mth View at Sky See all prices gift Google Pixel 10 Pro
24 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 100GB data 19 upfront 28.99 /mth
View at Mobiles.co.uk See all prices Google Pixel 10 Pro XL 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 50 upfront 35 /mth View at Vodafone Ltd See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to
get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

And of course you can also follow TechRadar on TikTok for news, reviews, unboxings in video form, and get regular updates from us on WhatsApp too.



======================================================================
Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/is-this-the-pixel-11-pro- google-edits-out-pixel-10-pro-selfie-camera-during-the-android-show-broadcast- inviting-speculation-about-its-next-flagship


--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 (Linux/64)
* Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100)