Google Event Coverage and Pixel 9 Review

Introduction

• Reminder to like and subscribe to the channel.
• Discussion about switching from S24 Ultra to Pixel 9.

Arrival in California

• Flight at 6:15; arrived at 9:50.
• Mention of being tired and contemplating McDonald's.
• Check-in at hotel: praised the bathroom and decor.

Event Schedule

• Packed itinerary for the next day:
  • 6:30 - 8:30: Breakfast
  • 8:35: Shuttle to Bay View campus
  • 10:00 - 11:30: Made by Google keynote
  • 11:30 - 1:40: Demos
  • 2:30 - 4:00: Another demo
  • Evening: Dinner following the event.

Keynote Highlights

• Auditorium was large and sound was impressive.
• Live demonstrations had some hiccups.
• Jimmy Butler featured in ads during the event.
• Overall excitement but some underwhelming announcements.

Demo Experience

• Confused about event layout, found a map for guidance.
• Various booths for experiencing features:
  • Pixel, Gemini, wearables, and home booths.
• Notable interest in Gemini, viewed as a major feature.
• Discussion about the differences between Google Assistant and Gemini.
• Emphasis on Gemini's conversational abilities.

Campus Impressions

• Google campus is massive and impressive.
• Previous dreams of working at Google were shared.

Unboxing Pixel 9

• Unboxed Google Pixel 9 in obsidian.
• Notable design features and camera bump.
• Charging cable and manuals included.

Daily Use of Pixel 9

• Commitment to use Pixel 9 until S25 Ultra.
• Positive first impressions:
  • Feels like an iPhone in design.
  • Photography capability is strong with low noise tolerance.
  • Shutter speed is slower when shooting in RAW.
• Comparison to S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro in terms of performance and camera.
• Nighttime photography was satisfactory.

Battery Life and Display

• Battery tests conducted with positive results.
• Brightness levels: Pixel 9 is bright but not as dim as rivals.
• Display issues: grains in blacks and grays, not a major deal breaker.
• Fingerprint scanner performance praised.

User Experience and Performance

• UI experience similar to S24 Ultra, no major lags encountered.
• Geekbench scores for performance comparison:
  • S24 Ultra: Single core - 2086, Multi-core - 6212.
  • Pixel 9: Single core - 1880, Multi-core - 2627.
• GPU performance comparison showed significant differences.

Connectivity and Other Features

• Similar call service performance compared to S24 Ultra.
• Android Auto issues noted, especially underground.
• Positive experiences with Gemini functionality.

Conclusion

• Overall, positive feelings toward Pixel 9.
• Plans to stick with Pixel 9 until future phone release.
• Encouragement to like and subscribe for more reviews.