Google LLC Leaks Pixel 11 Series Codenames in Phone App Beta

Google LLC accidentally disclosed internal codenames for its upcoming Pixel 11 smartphone lineup through a beta version of the Google Phone app. The leak occurred in version 230.0.0.946661649-publicbeta-pixel and was identified via an APK teardown.

The leaked list includes the codenames cubs, grizzly, kodiak, and yogi, which analysts believe correspond to the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Additionally, the app references formosan, a codename previously associated with the budget-friendly Pixel 11a, suggesting the device is under active development.

While the codenames provide no specific hardware or software details and do not guarantee a final product launch, they align with the company's established release patterns. The primary Pixel 11 series is anticipated to be revealed around August 12, while the Pixel 11a is expected to debut in March 2027.