30 days with Pixel 11: just a phone.

It has been 30 days since the Pixel 11 launched. Where does it stack up and where does it let you down?

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Timestamps
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00:00 30 Days with the Pixel 11: Initial Impressions
00:25 Design and Ergonomics: Is it too familiar?
00:53 The Importance of the Camera Housing
01:22 NFC Placement and Wireless Payment Improvements
02:00 Accessory Magnet Strength and Back Glass Durability
02:22 The "Hollow" Sound Issue
02:41 Overall Build Quality and Design Evolution
03:25 Software Experience: The "More of the Same" Dilemma
03:49 Proactive Assistance and Magic Q Integration
04:00 Real-World Messaging and Contextual Suggestions
04:36 Rambler App: A New Productivity Powerhouse
05:05 Pause Point: Digital Wellbeing or Gimmick?
05:28 Pixel Screenshots and First-Party App Limitations
05:48 Modem Performance and Connectivity Updates
06:18 Camera Hardware: The Big Main Sensor
06:45 Camera Looks: The Ultimate "Most-Used" Feature
07:15 Customizing Camera Looks and Recipes
08:14 Magic Camera: The Ultimate Family Tool
08:58 Battery Life and Charging Speeds
10:07 Final Verdict: Is the Pixel 11 Worth It?
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