The Pixel 11's Biggest New Feature Might Be Its Inflated Price Tag
Smartphone manufacturers rarely innovate these days, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's a sign that iPhones and Androids have gotten so good, there's little room left for major advancements and upgrades. When a company like Google announces a new smartphone line, most of us aren't expecting something that will convince us to upgrade from its previous generation; rather, you know that if it's time to buy a new phone, the latest generation will likely be the de facto "best" phone you can buy.
- ▪Smartphone manufacturers rarely innovate these days, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
- ▪It's a sign that iPhones and Androids have gotten so good, there's little room left for major advancements and upgrades.
- ▪When a company like Google announces a new smartphone line, most of us aren't expecting something that will convince us to upgrade from its previous generation; rather, you know that if it's time to buy a new phone, the latest generation wi
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Smartphone manufacturers rarely innovate these days, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's a sign that iPhones and Androids have gotten so good, there's little room left for major advancements and upgrades. When a company like Google announces a new smartphone line, most of us aren't expecting something that will convince us to upgrade from its previous generation; rather, you know that if it's time to buy a new phone, the latest generation will likely be the de facto "best" phone you can buy. So it seems is the case for Google's upcoming Pixel 11 lineup. Rumors suggest that the company is making small updates in some key areas as you might expect, without changing too much from the Pixel 10. The biggest change, it seems, might just be the phone's price tag.
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