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Google Pixel 11 Pro's telephoto camera quietly gets a big close-up upgrade [Updated]
4d agoGoogle made my Pixel phone so good that upgrading to the Pixel 11 feels pointless
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1w agoI refuse to buy a Pixel phone until Google stops treating users like beta testers
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Google Pixel 11's hidden upgrade finally solves Android's biggest search problem
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Pixel Watch Express Pay is finally working again after a frustrating bug
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Google’s June Pixel Drop expands AirDrop compatibility, creation tools, and Pixel Watch safety
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