Google Mocks Apple's iOS 26
• Google released a humorous ad mocking Apple's "Best Phones Forever" feature, comparing Pixel 9 and iPhone 16 Pros.• The ad jokes about Apple copying design elements, Night Mode, Magic Eraser, widgets, and the "Liquid Glass" UI of iOS 26.
• Notable features of iOS 26 that Pixel users didn't see Apple introduce include Call Screening & Hold Assist, Live Call Translation, Contextual Suggestions from Screenshots, and a Straightforward Photo/Video Toggle.
• The ad campaign suggests Apple is catching up rather than innovating, and the feature competition helps users recognize which OS leads in specific features.
• The ad campaign highlights the competition between Pixel phones and Apple, highlighting the need for a side-by-side comparison chart or demos of these features on Pixel.