I’m glad Google is making the Pixel Tag, but I absolutely won’t buy one
MobileMobile accessoriesI’m glad Google is making the Pixel Tag, but I absolutely won’t buy oneThe Pixel Tag won't tempt split Apple and Google households like mine. By Brady Snyder•Aug 6, 2026 — 6:30 AM ET•0•Brady Snyder / Android AuthorityFollow us on Google DiscoverAdd us as preferred sourceApple is excellent at building product ecosystems — it’s ready to sell you almost everything you need for your iPhone, from AirPods to AirTags. Comparatively, Google has been slower to expand its Pixel hardware lineup.There are still glaring holes in the Pixel portfolio, including over-ear headphones and Bluetooth trackers.
- ▪MobileMobile accessoriesI’m glad Google is making the Pixel Tag, but I absolutely won’t buy oneThe Pixel Tag won't tempt split Apple and Google households like mine.
- ▪By Brady Snyder•Aug 6, 2026 — 6:30 AM ET•0•Brady Snyder / Android AuthorityFollow us on Google DiscoverAdd us as preferred sourceApple is excellent at building product ecosystems — it’s ready to sell you almost everything you need for your
- ▪Comparatively, Google has been slower to expand its Pixel hardware lineup.There are still glaring holes in the Pixel portfolio, including over-ear headphones and Bluetooth trackers.
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