I switched from the iPhone 7 to Google's new phone and couldn't be happier - here's why

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Here are two statements that sound like opposites, but in reality exist in parallel:

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  • The iPhone is a gorgeous, remarkable device.
  • The software running on the iPhone is adequate at best.

The iPhone 7 - Apple's latest iPhone model - is an especially impressive piece of hardware. Just look at this sleek object as personal technology:

jet black iphone 7

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Those curves!

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It's even better in person - it was my "daily driver" phone from December until last week. Even with signs of wear, the iPhone 7 is a ridiculously gorgeous thing. And using it, most of the time, is a pretty good experience. It takes great photos! It's fast!

Last week, I switched to the Google Pixel.

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Google Pixel

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When it comes to phones, good looks only get you so far - this is a device I use every day, all the time. How it fits into my life is far more important than how much I like to look at it. In this respect, the Pixel is a far better phone.

It's not as pretty as the iPhone 7, but it's better in every other way. Here's why.

I switched from the iPhone 7 to Google's new phone and couldn't be happier - here's why EXCLUSIVE FREE REPORT:
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