I bought a Pixel 9 for Google's software, and now I'm watching Oppo run it better
…business that sells hardware on an annual cycle. If my Pixel 9 is still getting updates in 2031 , Google needs a reason for me to buy a Pixel 11, and "here's…
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Unfortunately, for all the improvements Google has made and continues to make to the Pixel experience, it's still far from perfect. Worse, it does not feel like Pixels will get it right anytime soon. No Android phone can match the Pixel experience. A clean design, powerful AI features, and quick software updates. But the bugs and recurring issues undermine them all. For one generation, Google does not need to focus on adding new features to Pixel phones. Instead, it should work on getting the basics right to improve reliability and consistency. Until then, Pixel phones will remain easy to love
I love Pixel phones, but the bugs are getting worseWhy upgrade now?
Seven years of OS and security updates have been standard on Pixel phones since the Pixel 8, but few phones exemplify the longevity of modern smartphones more than the Pixel 10 Pro. Google's software commitment is excellent, but seven years is a long time in smartphones. The Pixel 3 launched just over seven years ago. Would you still find it viable in 2026? Phone performance has plateaued in recent years. Instead, manufacturers are trying to lean on AI to sell us new hardware. While some noticeable features have been introduced in recent Android updates, I don't think I'll be upset about missi
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I flashed my old Android phone with this open source OS to give it a new life
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Google's quarterly updates are making Android fragmentation worse, not better
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I'm still recommending Pixel phones in 2026 because of how they haven't changed
…Pixel phones get Android updates before anyone else, and quarterly Pixel Feature Drops keep the experience fresh. That's why I chose a Pixel as my daily driver in 2022; I wanted…
Pixel phones keep getting better, so why do battery complaints still follow them?
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Google’s April 2026 Pixel update tackles some annoying bugs
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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 fixes annoying Quick Settings bugs on Pixel
…New hardware is coming Although the new Pixels for this year won't be running Android 17 QPR1 out of the gate, they will receive the update soon after release. We're…