9to5Google · Google · 2026-08-16
Pixel 11 Pro’s ‘HiLight’ is another half-baked feature burdened by bad first impressions
There are a few trends that have shown up on Pixel phones over the years, but one of the most frustrating is that Google keeps launching half-baked features on its devices that take way too long to reach their potential, just to be taken away afterwards. “HiLight” is the worst example of that to date. This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of our newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and more. Sign up here to get Weekender delivered to your inbox every weekend, and catch our weekday roundups too! Google's Pixel 11 launches with
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