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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Pixel 11 Pro XL: The differences that could test your loyalty

Your buying decision hinges on more than blue texts versus green texts in the age of AI assistants and substantial connectivity upgrades.
If you’re deciding between an iPhone and a Pixel, the most obvious difference is their respective operating systems and how each OS interacts with peripheral devices, such as smartwatches, tablets, earbuds, and Bluetooth trackers. Gone are the days of deciding which phone to buy solely based on which one has blue text bubbles and which one has green — it’s more valuable to consider how you want the devices in your…
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