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  "id": 2168478,
  "title": "Google Pixel 11 review: Can this new smartphone lure away iPhone users?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/google-pixel-11-review-can-this-new-smartphone-lure-away-iphone-users",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-20T15:59:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/google-pixel-11-review-can-this-new-smartphone-lure-away-iphone-users/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Google Pixel 11 review highlights the tech giant's latest smartphone as a solid alternative to the iPhone. The reviewer found the device to be well-made, with a comfortable feel and improved performance. The screen brightness and camera versatility stood out, while the lighter weight and faster charging were also appreciated. A standout feature for Android users was the seven-year guarantee on OS updates. The new AI features, though not essential for everyone, added some practical value. One innovative addition was the 'hilight' function, which assigns specific colors to contacts for easy identification. However, the reviewer noted that there was no improvement in compute memory compared to the previous model. This trend, known as 'Ramageddon', reflects the impact of AI demand on chip supply, affecting other companies like Apple and Samsung. While the Pixel 11 may not be a game-changer for potential iPhone switchers, the reviewer expressed satisfaction as a dedicated Android user. The Pixel 11 is set to hit stores this week, with pricing starting at £879.",
  "summary": "Two years ago I reviewed Google’s folding phone and I was blown away. The extra screen real estate was transformative, particularly for someone like me who spends most of their time on smartphones reading. So enamoured by this device did I become that I ditched my previous handset and made it my own. I confidently [...]",
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        "outlet": "ZDNet",
        "title": "Pixel 11 XL Pro: Google's big flagship is more Pro than ever, but the camera is no big thing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/pixel-11-xl-pro-googles-big-flagship-is-more-pro-than-ever-but-the",
        "published": "2026-08-19T16:00:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Your Pixel Watch is not losing Google Health Sync despite a scary warning",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/your-pixel-watch-is-not-losing-google-health-sync-despite-a-scary",
        "published": "2026-08-19T16:50:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechSpot",
        "title": "Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold reviews are in: rivals are moving faster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/google-pixel-11-pro-fold-reviews-are-in-rivals-are-moving-faster",
        "published": "2026-08-19T17:31:00.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Pixel 11 can search your whole Google account right from the app drawer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/pixel-11-can-search-your-whole-google-account-right-from-the-app",
        "published": "2026-08-19T20:19:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "Google Pixel 11 will finally let you customize how your phone vibrates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/google-pixel-11-will-finally-let-you-customize-how-your-phone-vibrates",
        "published": "2026-08-20T11:09:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Camera Looks on the Pixel 11 delivers what I’ve wanted from Google’s photos for years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/camera-looks-on-the-pixel-11-delivers-what-ive-wanted-from-googles",
        "published": "2026-08-20T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Google Pixel phones are getting emoji size settings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/google-pixel-phones-are-getting-emoji-size-settings",
        "published": "2026-08-20T16:13:28.000Z"
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  "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."
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