Published May 8, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended CES to uncover powerful hardware that isn't dominated by Google like the Mudita Kompakt. I trawl through Android news daily, hunting for stories that have real-world consequences. I hold a BA in History & Classics.  When I first heard about the 'Pixel Glow' feature, I was cautiously excited. Finally, here was an actual hardware innovation from Google that wasn't just a slightly better camera. While leaks still haven't shown exactly what this feature will look like, several hints hidden in current Android code give us a rough idea of how this feature is intended to function. But while I've been waiting for a feature exactly like this , further leaks about the Google Pixel 11 series have replaced my enthusiasm with skepticism.…