The Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 were two of the most boring phones Google had ever produced, but also among the best Pixels, precisely because Google wasn't showboating.
Currently, the Magic Eraser editing feature is a Pixel 6 lineup exclusive. Some experts think if Google is serious about advancing its hardware it should keep it exclusive, at least for some time.
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