The new Pixel 11 isn't enough to make me give up my Pixel 9 Pro - here's why
Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Mobile OS Android The new Pixel 11 isn't enough to make me give up my Pixel 9 Pro - here's why Google is set to release the Pixel 11 soon, and although my Pixel 9 Pro is two years old, I won't be upgrading for five specific reasons. Written by Jack Wallen, Contributing WriterContributing Writer Aug. PT Jack Wallen/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysThe latest Pixel phone is upon us.Will the specs and design be enough to lure you in?Here are reasons why one longtime user is staying put.I've been using my Pixel 9 Pro since it was first released in August 2024.
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Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Mobile OS Android The new Pixel 11 isn't enough to make me give up my Pixel 9 Pro - here's why Google is set to release the Pixel 11 soon, and although my Pixel 9 Pro is two years old, I won't be upgrading for five specific reasons. Written by Jack Wallen, Contributing WriterContributing Writer Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:57 a.m. PT Jack Wallen/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysThe latest Pixel phone is upon us.Will the specs and design be enough to lure you in?Here are reasons why one longtime user is staying put.I've been using my Pixel 9 Pro since it was first released in August 2024. In tech terms, that may as well be a century.
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