Trevor Noah to host Google's Pixel 11 launch event
Mumbai, August 7
Google is set to bring together tech and entertainment at its Pixel 11 launch, where several celebrities are expected to be in attendance.
Notably, comedian Trevor Noah will be seen hosting the event on August 12, as per The Verge.
In a video, Google announced Trevor as the host for the event.
The video also hinted that the event will feature a lineup of other celebrities and influencers, including Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper (who attended the 2025 event), Indian cricketer Shubman Gill and Japanese actress Ayami Nakajo (both of whom have appeared in Pixel campaigns), and NBA star and Google Performance Advisor Stephen Curry. Cooper and Trevor Noah are also set to bring their shows to YouTube.
Jimmy Fallon hosted the show last year, an event that my colleague Victoria Song described as more like "a live taping of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" than a traditional tech launch event. Given the celebrity faces set to appear at this year's event, it seems that Google is once again aiming to reach a more mainstream audience.
Google also teased the Pixel 11 Pro with HiLight active and the Pixel Watch 5 very briefly for the first time.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Last year Jimmy Fallon made it feel like a talk show. Now Trevor Noah... seems Google is doubling down on the entertainment-over-tech approach. I get it for marketing, but as a tech enthusiast, I wish they'd spend more time on specs and camera details rather than celebrity banter. Still, Shubman Gill is a great addition and will resonate with Indian cricket fans!
Trevor Noah is a legend, no doubt. But the real star here is Stephen Curry - the guy knows basketball and tech, interesting combo. As an Indian consumer, I just hope the Pixel 11 actually launches in India with better pricing this time. Last year's price point made me hesitate. The HiLight feature sounds interesting though - need more details!
Shubman Gill with Google Pixel! 🏏📱 That's such a perfect match - he's young, stylish, and hugely popular with the Gen Z crowd here. Trevor Noah hosting is just the icing on the cake. If Google plays this right, they're going to capture a massive chunk of the Indian premium smartphone market. Saare features theek hain, par prices bhi thodi friendly rakhna! 😄
Am I the only one who finds this a bit over-the-top? A phone launch doesn't need so much celebrity drama. Just show me the camera specs, battery life, and the AI features. But I understand - India is a huge market, and Bollywood and cricket stars drive sales here. It's smart. Just hoping the Pixel Watch 5 gets some serious upgrades too. That's my main interest!
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