Google pixel will have the updates controlled by the operators

Android users know that one of the major problems of the platform is the lack of updates in most cases and the slowness in many of those that are updated. This is especially serious in the case of terminals acquired by the operators since they are the ones in charge of customizing and distributing the updates, something that will happen even in the case of the new Google Pixel.

Operators will have control over the Google Pixel

The Google Pixels are very expensive so many users had thought of obtaining them through an operator in order to substantially lower their price. Verizon is one of the most important operators in the United States and has reached an agreement with Google to have temporary exclusivity of the Google Pixel, Verizon will sell the Pixel with the bootloader locked and will be in charge of approving and customizing each update that Google Releases for its Pixel, that is to say that it will include bloatware in the terminals in addition to controlling its update.

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One of the great advantages of the Nexus is that they receive the updates directly from Google so they are always the first to enjoy them, this will also happen with the Google Pixel except in the case of the terminals sold by the operators. This implies a delay of several weeks or even months to receive Android updates.

Some Spanish users will have thought about the possibility of acquiring an import Google Pixel terminal from Verizon, something that is not a good idea due to the update policy that the operator will apply but above all because it works on CDMA bands and compatibility with the GSM bands that are used in Spain, so it is better not to risk buying a terminal of more than 600 euros and find a paperweight when you get home.