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The Pixel 9 camera bump is massive. Google's design director explains why


You can't deny that the visor is an eye-catcher.

Zellweger explained that consumer interest in mobile photography is the catalyst as Google needs to bring large lenses and sensors but keep the device thin. He stated, "building small phones is just fundamentally a bigger challenge" due to battery life demands, cameras, and more. (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)Google debuted the Pixel 9 series earlier this week and the devices pack small performance increases alongside notable AI boosts.

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