Google could upgrade Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight with Highlight

Posted Friday, October 30, 2026 5:18 am

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HiLight for calls working on Google 11 Pro XL

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TL;DR

Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 code reveals Google is working to connect the Pixel 11 Pro’s rear HiLight LED array to its upcoming Notification Rules system.
Users may soon be able to assign the “Highlight” action within Notification Rules to specific apps and contacts, or even let on-device AI automatically highlight urgent messages and deliveries.
The Highlight action can potentially even flash the Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight LED when the phone is placed face down.

One of Pixel 11 Pro’s highlight features was HiLight, an LED array around the camera flash that alerts you to some notifications. This feature had great potential, but Google hampered it by limiting it to just some notifications from the Phone app and WhatsApp. If you’re yearning for more HiLight functionality and don’t want to use third-party apps like HiLight Studio, then this news is for you. We’ve now spotted Google working on integrating HiLight into Android’s upcoming Notification Rules system through its Highlight action.

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