The company also rolled out groundbreaking technologies, rounded out its AI strategy despite a slew of embarrassing product incidents.

In a meeting with employees, Google CEO Sundar Pichai set the stage for 2025, and the expected increase in competition, regulatory hurdles and AI advancements.

Sundar Pichai led a meeting with Google employees to discuss 2025 priorities, stressing the importance of rapid progress amid regulatory challenges. He highlighted the Gemini app's potential and the need to address user problems while maintaining leadership in technology advancements.

Right now, Samsung will give you $500 for a Google Pixel 1 when buying the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Best Buy still can’t match those numbers, but almost $400 for the Pixel 6 Pro, or $200 for the now-defunct Pixel 5, are solid prices.

The original Pixel Fold was not that. Google's first folding phone launched in the middle of 2023, just weeks before the marketing blitz of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and a few months before the OnePlus Open became a surprise critical favorite to the end of the year.

T he Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is the latest large smartphone from Google, featuring a stunning 6.8-inch Super Actua Display. This display is incredibly bright and looks amazing. To p