Google is seeking help from its most loyal users to develop future hardware, including the Pixel 11. A new program has been announced for a dedicated fan group known as “Pixel Superfans.” The company aims to gather direct feedback on new devices through this program. Selected users will be included in Google’s “Trusted Tester” program.

15 Google Pixel fans will test the new phone

According to Bloomberg, Google is seeking only 15 Pixel Superfans for this exclusive program. These 15 invited individuals will have the opportunity to test unreleased Pixel hardware. The feedback from these testers could directly help shape future devices like the Pixel 11 series.

This isn’t the first time Google has enlisted the help of its Superfan group. A similar effort was launched last spring for the Pixel 10. At that time, the company invited 25 fans to a hands-on event. However, that event didn’t go as planned and was postponed. The event lost its meaning as “early access” when it was postponed until after the Pixel 10 launch.

Google is now reviving this idea, but with a smaller, more exclusive group. This new 15-person group will be part of the “Trusted Tester” program. This means the selected individuals will be given even more privilege. The company is apparently aiming for a more focused feedback process.

This development could increase expectations for early leaks about the Pixel 11. However, no major, detailed leaks are expected from this program. Google intends to require all 15 participating users to sign a strict Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Furthermore, this small group size will make it much easier to identify the source of a potential leak.

Following the launch of devices like the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, attention turned to the new models. However, participation in this exclusive program isn’t available to everyone. The Pixel Superfans group consists of Android smartphone enthusiasts, and members of the press are not allowed to join.

Google’s direct user feedback is seen as a positive step. So, what are your thoughts on Google’s dedicated testing program? If you owned a Pixel phone, what feature would you recommend the company improve?