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I have a love\/hate relationship with my Google Pixel<\/a>. On one hand, I love the smaller software features that often go unnoticed but significantly enhance my experience. \u201cFlip to Shhh\u201d and \u201cNow Playing\u201d are just two examples. On the other hand, I do notice some concerning issues.<\/p>\n The clean UI is a refreshing change from a Samsung phone<\/a>, but the Pixel Launcher lacks several features<\/a>. I\u2019ve mentioned this before, but the launcher\u2019s limited customization options and the simpler choices offered by third-party launchers are missing. Despite my efforts to fix it, Google Discover remains a mess, constantly showing me ad-laden articles I don\u2019t care about. Additionally, there are numerous AI features I simply don\u2019t use. While I regularly use Circle to Search<\/a>, I haven\u2019t used Magic Eraser or Call Screening. I\u2019d love to use the latter, but it\u2019s unavailable in my region. Go figure.<\/p>\n Like every device line, the Google Pixel series\u2019 software has pros and cons, but I\u2019m curious how you would address the latter. Imagine you\u2019re the head of Pixel software. With the Pixel 10<\/a> just around the corner, what software improvements, additions, and revisions would you want to see on future devices? The sky\u2019s the limit.<\/p>\n Here are some more questions:<\/p>\n What old software feature do you wish Google would bring back to the Pixel series? Be sure to vote in the poll below, too!<\/p>\n Which software improvement would you like to see on Google Pixels?<\/p>\n 129 votes<\/p>\n Reintroduce retired features, such as Google Now.<\/p>\n 12%<\/p>\n Add more camera-related and image editing features.<\/p>\n 3%<\/p>\n Enhance the Pixel Launcher experience with support for icon packs, widget stacking, and more.<\/p>\n 47%<\/p>\n Provide more customization options for the status bar, notification shade, and quick settings.<\/p>\n 16%<\/p>\n Support additional gestures.<\/p>\n 5%<\/p>\n Develop more powerful AI features, including a more reliable Gemini experience.<\/p>\n 9%<\/p>\n Improve specific Google apps (please specify how and which apps in the comments).<\/p>\n 3%<\/p>\n Other (mention which software feature you would add to your Pixel in the comments).<\/p>\n 5%<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc47 And if you have a specific comment related to your poll choice or want to answer any of the questions above, be sure to have your say in the comments below.<\/p>\n
\nAre there features on other phones that you\u2019d like Google to adopt?
\nHave AI features enhanced your Pixel experience? If so, which feature and how?
\nIn my opinion, Pixel Launcher is one of the device line\u2019s weaker aspects. How would you improve it?
\nWould you trade the Pixel line\u2019s fast update schedule for more detailed, less frequent updates that address your software concerns?<\/p>\n