Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: Strong Phone Despite Underwhelming Hardware Upgrades

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Google has launched the Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL, marketing them as phones designed to help users reduce screen time. The devices come with new AI-driven software features, including automated restaurant bookings, smart video frame selection, and faster voice-to-text capabilities. However, the hardware design remains largely unchanged from last year's models, with at least one aspect considered a downgrade. Reviewers note that the software enhancements are essentially the entire selling point, given the minimal physical improvements. Google is positioning these features as a way to repair users' strained relationship with technology.

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