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My Google Pixel 9 wish list may upset some Android fans (but it'll be worth it)
If Google wants to show consumers that the Pixel isn't about to fade into obscurity, it'll need to focus on one particular area.
Google walked those back with the Pixel 8 series but left the metal edges still slightly curvy. If a consumer looks at a display table of phones and sees a boring, uninspired design, chances are slim they'll be willing to pay the premium. The tasteful blur, the use of transparency, and the buttery smooth animations make Android look like a child's toy whose batteries are just about to run out.
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