Report: Google Advertising Pixel 11 Series On Older Pixel Phones
The Google Pixel phones are the current go-to if you want the closest thing to a vanilla Android experience possible. As such, they are probably the last place you’d expect to see ads. Unfortunately, that which you least expect may have come to pass, as Android Authority reports that the older entries in the series […] The post Report: Google Advertising Pixel 11 Series On Older Pixel Phones…
Google's Pixel phones are renowned for providing a near-stock Android experience, which makes their appearance somewhat surprising as advertising venues. However, Android Authority reports that older Pixel models are now displaying advertisements for the more recent Pixel 11 series within the My Pixel app. This app, previously known as Pixel Tips, provides users with tutorials and information about new Android features, along with a Store tab for purchasing additional Google hardware.
The advertisements appear as notifications within the app, despite users being able to disable them without sacrificing the other features offered by My Pixel. While the opt-in nature of these promotions has sparked debate, the ads are less intrusive than those seen on apps from other brands.
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