{
  "id": 1543327,
  "title": "Survey says Pixel users want Google to stop wasting all that space",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/survey-says-pixel-users-want-google-to-stop-wasting-all-that-space",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T19:23:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-11-hardware-survey-fix-overheating-battery-life-3699458/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent survey on Android Authority revealed that Pixel users are more concerned about Google's handling of the brand's hardware than its thinner design. The survey asked readers which major Pixel flaw they wanted Google to address, with two issues topping the list. Overheating despite the bulk was the primary concern for 42.3% of respondents, followed closely by the stagnant battery capacity across generations, which affected 39% of voters. The survey results suggest that consumers prefer thicker devices that offer smarter improvements over lighter models with no added value. A reader named lrsebastian93 summarized the issue well, wishing for a slight increase in thickness to accommodate a larger battery, better cooling, and upgraded camera sensors. Another 14% of respondents chose weight and thickness as their main concern, indicating that users are okay with bulkier phones as long as Google justifies the extra size. Only 4.7% of participants voted for Pro-only features like HiLight as the main issue they'd like Google to fix, demonstrating that most users are satisfied with the base model and don't prioritize exclusive features over practical improvements.",
  "summary": "Make the bulk worthwhile.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "I played around with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. I think Google finally saw the right focus points",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/i-played-around-with-the-pixel-11-pro-fold-i-think-google-finally-saw",
        "published": "2026-08-16T14:05:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Google quietly resurrects a Pixel gesture we first spotted over a year ago",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/google-quietly-resurrects-a-pixel-gesture-we-first-spotted-over-a",
        "published": "2026-08-17T04:40:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Apple Watch Series 11 vs Google Pixel Watch 5: Flagship smartwatches, compared",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/apple-watch-series-11-vs-google-pixel-watch-5-flagship-smartwatches",
        "published": "2026-08-17T11:10:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Google made my Pixel phone so good that upgrading to the Pixel 11 feels pointless",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/google-made-my-pixel-phone-so-good-that-upgrading-to-the-pixel-11",
        "published": "2026-08-17T12:00:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ZDNet",
        "title": "This Google Play Store trick saved me over $100 on the Pixel 11 Pro XL - here's how",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/this-google-play-store-trick-saved-me-over-100-on-the-pixel-11-pro-xl",
        "published": "2026-08-17T12:04:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Google says Pixel 11’s new MediaTek modem is ‘faster and more power efficient’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/google-says-pixel-11s-new-mediatek-modem-is-faster-and-more-power",
        "published": "2026-08-17T14:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}