Pixel 11 price hike & RAM efficiency push; HiLight notification LED returns

Google confirmed $100 price increase for Pixel 11 due to global RAM shortage (6x cost increase). VP announced efforts to reduce Android RAM requirements. Consumer backlash: ~70% of poll respondents call prices too high. Launch Aug 12 alongside Pixel Watch 5. Pixel 10 Pro discounted to $699. New detail: Pixel 11 brings back notification LED via camera flash (HiLight) for favorite contacts and Gemini, only when face down. Also confirms Tensor G6 and removal of temp sensor.