Introduction
As a technology news editor, I am well-versed in the latest gadgets and devices. I purchased the Pixel 6 Pro upon its release in 2021, but after experiencing a plethora of bugs and issues, I switched to an iPhone 13. It seems that I am not alone, as many Pixel users are switching to other brands.
Statista Survey Results
According to a Statista survey in the US, almost 60% of participating Pixel users said they were “very likely” to switch to a different brand when they are ready to upgrade to a new phone. Respectively, only some 26% of the Pixel users said it was “very unlikely” that they would switch to a different brand of phone. On the other hand, Apple and Samsung users seem far more likely to stay loyal to the iPhone and Galaxy.
Whether that’s a result of Google being relatively new to the smartphone game, or the limited availability of Pixels (which sell in less than 15 countries), the majority of people around the world don’t seem to be interested in buying Pixel phones (or buying another Pixel phone). In fact, according to Statista, Google’s largest market share seems to be in Australia – a whopping 5.4%. For comparison, Apple takes up almost 50% of the smartphone market in Aussieland.
Pixel 7 Bugs
Despite being some of the best value smartphones on the market, Pixel 7 phones continue experiencing bizarre bugs. The battery drain bug, which took social media by storm, was caused by Google’s own Google App. This bug was addressed quickly, but other bugs persist.
Virtual Home Button Bug
For no apparent reason, the Pixel 7 Pro’s virtual home button would become completely unresponsive, leaving users with no way to “go back home”. This might very well be the most annoying bug Pixel users have experienced.
Display Issues
Several Pixel 7 Pro users have taken to Reddit to complain about a persisting display issue where Pixel 7 Pro screens would start flickering in various colors of the rainbow (mostly green). It seems like Google hasn’t been able to fix the Pixel 7’s display issues in over six months now.
Conclusion
Pixel users are running out of patience with Google’s buggy experience. Many are switching to other brands, such as Apple and Samsung. Google needs to fix these issues quickly to retain its customer base.
FAQs
What caused the battery drain bug on Pixel 7 phones?
The battery drain bug was caused by Google’s own Google App, which comes pre-installed on Pixel phones.
What is the most annoying bug Pixel users have experienced?
The most annoying bug Pixel users have experienced is the virtual home button bug, where the Pixel 7 Pro’s virtual home button would become completely unresponsive, leaving users with no way to “go back home”.
Google’s largest market share seems to be in Australia – a whopping 5.4%. For comparison, Apple takes up almost 50% of the smartphone market in Aussieland.
It could be due to Google being relatively new to the smartphone game, or the limited availability of Pixels, which sell in less than 15 countries.
What is the display issue on Pixel 7 Pro phones?
Several Pixel 7 Pro screens start flickering in various colors of the rainbow (mostly green), and Google hasn’t been able to fix the issue in over six months.
