Google leaks HiLight notification LED for Pixel 11 Pro

Google is set to unveil a new notification feature called HiLight on its upcoming Pixel 11 Pro and Pro Fold smartphones, according to multiple leaks ahead of the company's official launch event. The feature, which repurposes the camera flash into a multicolor LED, is designed to provide discreet alerts when the phone is placed face down, specifically for calls from favorite contacts or during interactions with the Gemini AI assistant.

The details emerged from leaked promotional graphics shared by tipsters, which show the HiLight LED integrated into the redesigned camera module of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The accompanying text, translated from French, states the feature allows users to "stay informed without looking at your screen." This positions HiLight as a partial revival of the notification lights common on older smartphones, but with a focus on reducing screen time by allowing users to keep their devices turned over.

However, the leaks suggest the initial functionality may be limited. Based on the promotional material, HiLight appears configured for only the two specified alerts: calls from designated contacts and active Gemini conversations. It remains unclear whether the...