Google Accidentally Leaks Pixel 11a Codename in Phone App
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Quick answer
Google accidentally leaked the Pixel 11a codename 'formosan' in the beta version of its Phone app, confirming the development of a budget model.
A beta version of Google's Phone app (version 230.0.946661649-publicbeta-pixel) has revealed a list of internal codenames for the upcoming Pixel 11 smartphone lineup. Among them are 'cubs', 'grizzly', 'kodiak', 'yogi', and 'formosan'. The first four names were previously associated with the series' main models, including the foldable smartphone, while the latter refers to the budget Pixel 11a.
The codename 'formosan' first appeared in May in Android Headlines' materials but went largely unnoticed. Its discovery in Google's official app makes its appearance less coincidental. However, codenames may change before the device's release, so final conclusions should be avoided.
According to preliminary forecasts, Pixel 11a could launch in March 2027. Google follows a spring release schedule for its A-series, with the Pixel 10a debuting in March 2026. While the new model's specifications remain unknown, the leak confirms active development.
Common questions
- What does the codename 'formosan' mean?
- 'Formosan' is an internal codename associated with the budget Pixel 11a model. It was previously mentioned in leaks and is now confirmed in Google's official app.
- When is Pixel 11a expected to launch?
- If Google sticks to its current schedule, Pixel 11a could be unveiled in March 2027. The previous model, Pixel 10a, launched in March 2026.
- What other codenames are linked to Pixel 11?
- The leak mentions codenames 'cubs', 'grizzly', 'kodiak', and 'yogi', likely corresponding to Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold.
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