# Google advertising expansion on Pixel devices and AI

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/google-advertising-expansion-on-pixel-devices-and-ai
> Updated: 2026-08-23T12:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Google has expanded its advertising presence across its hardware and software ecosystem. On the Pixel 11 flagship smartphone, the ‘My Pixel’ application—previously known as Pixel Tips—now includes a ‘Store’ tab to display advertisements for brand products.

Users have reported receiving unsolicited promotional notifications for new hardware through this app. These alerts can appear by default, even on devices that have undergone a factory reset without a backup restoration. To manage these interruptions, users can navigate to the app’s notification settings and disable the category labeled ‘New products and offers’. 

Additionally, Google is integrating advertising into its Gemini AI and YouTube platforms. Users can manage intrusive pop-ups and redirects by adjusting permissions within the mobile system settings.

## Claims

- The My Pixel app includes a notification category titled ‘New products and offers’ that can be disabled manually. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Google is using the My Pixel app to send promotional notifications for new hardware to existing Pixel users. (single source)
- Promotional notifications can appear even after a factory reset without a backup restoration. (single source)
- The Android Pulse app is a background component designed to detect anomalies in system and app resource consumption. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Google Pixel users receive unsolicited hardware ads via My Pixel app

Google Pixel users are receiving unsolicited hardware promotions via the My Pixel app, though these can be disabled in settings. Additionally, a new background component, Android Pulse, has launched.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/google-pixel-users-receive-unsolicited-hardware-ads-via-my-pixel-app

### 2026-08-22: Google expands advertising presence on Pixel 11 and AI services

Google is increasing advertising presence on its Pixel 11 smartphones via the My Pixel app and expanding ads into Gemini and YouTube, though users can manage pop-ups through mobile browser settings.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/google-expands-advertising-presence-on-pixel-11-and-ai-services

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