In a surprise roll, Google has turned its back on the standard Pixel 8 device, which was selected as one of seven assistants for the new local-assistance technology Gemini Nano. Google scaling teams had issues with the existing hardware of the Pixel 8 but now they are blaming it on not being powerful enough. But still, this hypothesis was strongly criticized, especially after Samsung’s news worryingly coincided with their (Galaxy S24) also featuring a similar AI service, which should be similar to Pixel 8.
This criticism shocked Google, which retracted the claim and has now revealed that the phone will be available in both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. With such changes, it is clearly understood how big a role your feedback plays in IT. It’s a true relief to see a brand that values its consumers’ feedback and not some ill-considered move like Samsung does.
Whatever the case for the Pixel 8, its real challenges lie beyond that. As with most manufacturers who have recently committed to providing extensive update timelines, the emphasis should be on whether their updates will now improve upon the current version, rather than simply releasing bug fixes and security patches. Also, expensive smartphones like Samsung’s S22 Galaxy series are an example of this confusion.
Smartphone ownership of tomorrow should not be such that it comes at the expense of innovation for older devices and innovation for older devices. Ideally, if the Pixel 8 hits the market, Google can be seen as a trendsetter, dedicated to longer updates, new features, and constant access to them for all phone users, not just the latest ones. For those with top-tier mobile phones. ,
