Similar to previous years, Google had a strong 2024 that saw a slight shakeup in its lineup — with mostly new naming conventions that unified its Pixel phone series. The biggest surprise was arguably the introduction of the Pixel 9 Pro XL, which is the spiritual successor to last year’s Pixel 8 Pro. Meanwhile, Google followed up its first foldable phone with an even better one with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Aside from hardware, we also saw how Google continued to lead the way with its robust set of Google AI features. In a year that also saw the release of competitors such as Galaxy AI and Apple Intelligence, Google’s AI features in its Pixel phones still managed to make lasting impressions.
