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The Pixel 11 is just what Google needs to fix its broken phones
Android Police • • technology
Key Points:
- Google is set to launch the Pixel 11 on August 12, but the new phone is unlikely to resolve ongoing issues that have left Pixel fans disappointed and frustrated.
- The Pixel 11’s main hardware innovation, "Pixel Glow," is essentially an enhanced notification LED, which falls short of the bold features Google previously introduced, such as Active Edge and Motion Sense.
- Users report declining performance and software stability, including slower animations, frequent app crashes, and persistent battery drain bugs, leading some to delay software updates out of caution.
- The Pixel’s Tensor chip continues to lag behind competitors in raw power, and AI features are no longer exclusive, diminishing the phone’s unique appeal to loyal users.
- Although the Pixel 11 won’t immediately fix these problems, Google has an opportunity post-launch to improve software quality, recapture the distinct Pixel experience, and regain the trust of its fanbase.
