Google launched the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL last October, and now, less than a year later, the company is already done trying to sell it. You can still buy one right now, but it won't be from Google. You'll have to find one on Amazon, or through another retail partner who still has inventory.
As first reported by9to5Google, Google providedZDNetwith the following statement:
As Google states, if you want a Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL, you can't buy it directly from Google. That said, it appears there's some inventory left at the Google Store, for the Pixel 4 at least, as we're able to add one to our cart at the time of publication. The Pixel 4 XL, however, is currently sold out.
As we've detailed before,the Pixel 4 isn't a good phone. Battery life ishorrible, and it was simplytoo expensive for what it offered at launch. The camera is great, but still doesn't justify its shortcomings.
Google recently announced the Pixel 4A, a mid-range smartphone that's priced at $349, and reviews have been positive so far. I've been using one for about 24 hours and it's been a solid experience.
Google also pre-announced the Pixel 4A (5G) and the Pixel 5, but hasn't said when either phone would launch, outside a vague "in the coming months." So, if you're a loyal Pixel fan, you're either stuck waiting for the Pixel 5 and hoping Google gets it right, or going with the Pixel 4A.
Google's Pixel division feels very lost right now. Hopefully, the company is able to figure out exactly what it wants the Pixel line to be, and start executing on that vision. Up until now, each Pixel release has felt like Google was still trying to figure out what the Pixel line is, what it should do, and how it should do it -- outside having arguably the best camera on a smartphone.
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