I’m going to date myself here — I remember writing about Android well before Google’s Pixel series was a thing. Looking back, I’m a little surprised we’re still talking about Google phones all these years later, and in a positive light, no less. The new Pixel 9 series is shaping up to be another jewel in Google’s increasingly polished crown.
The Pixel series might have reshaped the Android landscape over the past decade, but Google’s initiatives haven’t always been so influential. Its smartphone ambitions have had more than their share of bumps that could have cut the Pixel success story short. I’m glad they didn’t.