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don’t understand the decision here. It makes it feel like
Google is shortchanging its customers, and coupled
with a not-great design, it gives the Pixel a cheap vibe.
Face unlock
The Pixel 4 XL brings a handful of new features that
set it apart from both the Pixel 3 and Google’s 2019
competitors, and they’re all designed to enhance
your daily smartphone routine without much
adjustment or relearning.
Let’s start with Face unlock. Where virtually every
other Android phone relies on a fingerprint sensor to
keep your phone locked from prying eyes, the Pixel 4
XL has a 3D camera for secure facial recognition. It’s
something no other US-designed Android phone has,
The Pixel 4 XL’s top bezel hides an array
of tech, including 3D facial recognition
