News Summary

• With Google now guaranteeing seven years of updates, it needs to do better in this area, and if the messaging around better durability is any indication, it looks like the brand is taking this seriously.While that's undoubtedly good, Google for some reason just can't seem to nail the basics.
• I'll preface this by saying I like using Pixels; I switch between several dozen phones a year, but when I'm done with all the reviews and need a daily driver, I inevitably pick up a Pixel.
• He has been testing phones for over a decade, and has extensive experience in mobile hardware and the global semiconductor industry.
• There really isn't much to distinguish most flagships these days — at least on the hardware front — so every misstep is amplified.
• The decision comes down to two things: clean software and consistent cameras.
• In his current role, he oversees the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, networking products, and AV gear.