New York Times Calls Pixel 11's Gemini AI "Not Very Helpful" on Launch Eve

The New York Times published its Pixel 11 review on August 19, 2026, one day before retail launch. The verdict: the phone's Gemini Intelligence AI — which can order groceries and book tables — is "not very helpful." Google built the $899 device around its Tensor G6 chip, co-designed with DeepMind, with a TPU 50% more powerful than its predecessor.