The smartphone market has witnessed increased competition over the past few years. This has seen more innovation, with phone manufacturers looking to entice buyers and improve their sales. While the first-generation Google Pixel may not be the most popular, best-selling or most powerful Android phone on the market, it has a lot to offer buyers.
This flagship phone is the only Android phone that runs on pure Android software and allows for software updates as soon as they are available. Based on the reviews of the Pixel and the buzz anything “Google” creates, it is understandable that smartphone fanatics are anxious for the Pixel 2. With the release of other devices behind us, this is what buyers expect from the Pixel 2 when it is released over the summer or in the fall.
At a press event this past Tuesday, Google revealed an aggressive push into hardware production that includes a new line of flagship Google phones: the Pixel and Pixel XL. It seems like the company is taking a page out of Apple's book, designing hardware and software together and serving it up as a single polished package.
Choosing a new smartphone can be difficult and we’re here to help. We’ve delved into the similarities and differences between market leaders Android and Apple, breaking down how the features of both may influence your purchase decision.
