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Google Pixel 11a Codename 'Formosan' Appears in Phone App Beta Indicating Development

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Google Pixel 11a Codename 'Formosan' Appears in Phone App Beta Indicating Development

Analysed 18 Jul 2026·2 sources analysed·Taiwan·Technology
Google Pixel 11a Codename 'Formosan' Appears in Phone App Beta Indicating DevelopmentPreviousNext

The Google Pixel 11a is reportedly in development, with its internal codename 'Formosan' appearing in a beta version of Google's Phone app. This codename aligns with a bear-themed naming pattern linked to the Pixel 11 series, including codenames for other models like Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro. While these references suggest ongoing development, Google has not confirmed the Pixel 11a's specifications, launch date, or official name.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (60/100). Lens Score 30/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
60%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 18 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on technology product development without political framing. Both sources present factual information about Google's internal codenames and development status, relying on app beta findings and previous naming patterns. There is no evident political perspective or ideological bias in the coverage, as the content centers on product leaks and company activity.

Sentiment — Neutral (60/100)

The tone across the articles is neutral and informative, emphasizing reported findings without speculation or emotional language. The coverage neither praises nor criticizes Google but simply reports on the emergence of codenames and the implications for the Pixel 11a's development. This results in a balanced, factual sentiment.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAshwin Alsi· Technology Editor· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18Google Pixel 11a Could Carry Formosan Codename Ahead of 2027 LaunchCenterNeutral
timesnowGoogle Pixel 11a Codename And Other Details Leaked Online, Here's What We Know So FarCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

timesnow broke this story on 17 Jul, 09:48 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    timesnow17 Jul, 09:48 am
    Google Pixel 11a Codename And Other Details Leaked Online, Here's What We Know So Far
  2. 2
    news1818 Jul, 04:35 am
    Google Pixel 11a Could Carry Formosan Codename Ahead of 2027 Launch

Lens Score breakdown

30/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
Google

Story context

Category
Tech
Location
Taiwan
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
18 Jul 2026
Key entities
Google PixelSoftware release life cycleGoogleMobile appIPhone 11 ProCode nameTaiwanSmartphoneFlagshipKodiak, AlaskaFormosan black bearGoogle Tensor