I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I'm a big fan of Google's Pixel devices. I love the look and feel of the UI, and I find the features to be generally useful and enjoyable. However, there are times when I use my Pixel and think, "Man, I wish this particular feature was here." So, in this post, I'm going to discuss a handful of features that I believe are still missing from Pixel phones.

1. Background Removal in Google Photos

Many phones, such as OnePlus and Samsung devices, allow you to instantly remove the background from an image in their Gallery app. I find this feature very useful, but it's not available in Google Photos. Strangely, Pixel Studio has a similar feature where you can create stickers by drawing around an object in an image. This demonstrates that Google has the capability, but it's limited to Pixel Studio. It would be great to see this feature integrated into Google Photos.

2. Enhanced Customization Options

While I generally like the customization options on Pixel devices, there's room for improvement. Specifically, I'd love to see the ability to set custom icon packs and change the shape of icons. Themed icons are a step in the right direction, but they're not fully supported by all apps, which results in an inconsistent look. Additionally, I'd like to see more flexibility in moving or removing home screen elements, such as the "At a Glance" bar and the Google search bar.

3. Stackable Widgets

Samsung phones have a cool feature called "Stackable Widgets" that allows you to scroll through multiple widgets in the same space. This is a great way to save space while still having easy access to information. I'd love to see this feature on Pixel phones.

4. Desktop Mode

Samsung's DeX platform provides a full desktop experience when you connect your phone to an external display. While the Pixel tablet has made progress in this area, I'd love to see a similar feature available on all Pixel devices, including the ability to run desktop mode locally on the device itself.

5. Floating Windows

While split-screen multitasking is useful, I'd like to see Pixel phones adopt floating windows, similar to what's available on other Android devices. This would provide a more versatile multitasking experience.

Conclusion

These are just a few features that I believe would enhance the Pixel phone experience. I'm curious to hear your thoughts. What features do you think Pixel phones should adopt from other manufacturers or invent themselves? Let me know in the comments below.

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