The Pixel 9 Pro XL is everything I hoped Google could achieve, and then some
This is the Pixel I've been waiting for.
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I’ve always had what could probably be described as a foolish belief in the Google Pixel series. Ever since my college roommate returned from Christmas break with a Pixel XL in its Really Blue finish, I thought Google would eventually have the best Android phone around. A bold hope, I know — Google seems to kill off its best products just as they reach their peak — but I believed it nevertheless. Sure, there have been stumbling blocks and one-off features, but I think my faith has finally paid off. The Pixel 9 Pro XL might be the best Android phone I’ve ever used, and it’s Google right down to the core.
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