Google is Getting Better

Google just had their Google I/O event, and their products get better and better each year. If they fixed the kinks, I would be willing to switch. Here’s why:

1. Phones

Google’s Pixels are simply amazing. What tech YouTuber calls the “smartest smartphone”, the pixel has been running away in design, cameras, and software, with a respectable battery to go along with it. Also, price. The most premium Pixel is $200 cheaper than the most premium iPhone. If you think it’s just a feature gap that makes the iPhone more expensive, you’re wrong. In Marques Brownlee’s annual Smartphone Camera Test, (I recommend checking you the video) the Pixel 7 Pro had the 2nd best camera, preceded only by its little brother, the Pixel 6A, Google’s cheaper lineup. The Pixel 6A started at $499, which is an incredible price.

2. Software

Google’s software is truly great. I love Google’s esthetic, simplicity, and generally minimalism. It looks amazing, and I like it more than Apple’s less intuitive software.

3. Ecosystem

Let’s start with the Pixel Tablet. My needs for a tablet are very slim, so this tablet fits all my desires. A large screen that looks good. Bonus: it turns into a smartphone device. Finally, I like the Pixel Watch a lot. The circular design, the…well that’s kind of it. I’ve never appreciated Apple’s square watch design. It gives more mini-phone vibes than a smartwatch needs to. And based on my limited experience and research, the Pixel Watch’s software doesn’t seem to different than Apple’s.

So there you go. Obviously, Google is not perfect yet. But I love seeing them getting better, at the very least pushing Apple to try more.