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Updated · Digital Trends · Aug 9
Google Faces 4 Pixel 11 Pro Demands Ahead of August 12 Launch
Updated
Updated · Digital Trends · Aug 9

Google Faces 4 Pixel 11 Pro Demands Ahead of August 12 Launch

3 articles · Updated · Digital Trends · Aug 9

Summary

  • A year-long Pixel 10 Pro user says Google must fix four basics in the Pixel 11 Pro before its August 12 debut: battery life, charging speed, touch responsiveness and network reliability.
  • Battery life tops the list, with the user saying the phone often cannot last a full day, takes nearly 2 hours to fully charge and heats up during charging.
  • Display glitches are described as frequent daily disruptions, with the touchscreen becoming unresponsive 10 to 15 times on bad days until recent apps are cleared.
  • Call and data reliability is another complaint, with the user reporting unstable regular and WhatsApp calls and rejecting a factory reset as an unreasonable fix for a flagship phone.
  • The criticism is tempered by praise for Pixel software, cameras and Gemini features, underscoring how much the Pixel 11 Pro could gain if Google fixes core usability issues.

Insights

Will the Pixel 11 Pro's rumored MediaTek modem finally cure Google's notorious signal drops, or is it just another hardware band-aid?
Can flashy new Gemini AI features distract buyers from the Pixel's frustrating battery drain and agonizingly slow charging times?
With a looming price hike, is Google pushing users to pay a premium for a flagship that still struggles with basic phone calls?