Google's Pixel hasn't sold as well in 2019 as it did this past year. Thanks, in part, to a crowded smartphone field where many manufacturers offer the same features and fail to innovate.
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Apocalips
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It's too crowded indeed. Almost all brands are offering the same type of phones and specifications that sometimes it's no longer a battle of which one is better in terms of value for the features; it's more about which brand you prefer or are... See more
DarthWaddler
That's exactly it. Due to every phone being almost identical users just go for the most familiar brand. I also haven't seen much advertising for the phones, which could just mean that I'm not being targeted, but perhaps the advertising budget... See more
Apocalips
Samsung or Apple don't need to put up some huge advertising banners for people to know that they have new releases coming. Media outlets report about the popular brands willingly as it also helps with their popularity. Dedicated fans will look... See more
Ankara
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Competition for high-end phones has also led to a skyrocketing of the prices. People are no longer buying new devices just because they have been released. Was Google experimenting a different marketing strategy by not allocating a lot to... See more
Lachlan86
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Smartphone manufacturers are going to have to get more innovative. People aren't excited by these devices any longer. They are commonplace. The folding phone has roused some excitement, however, I feel the recent failure of the Samsung Fold has... See more