In the past, the Pixel camera has often been considered one of the best on the market. The combination of a high-quality camera and free storage space for all those amazing photos seemed ideal. Unfortunately, a few years ago, Google made the decision to take away this advantageous way of storage from users. The reasons behind this decision remain unknown.
Currently, only users of older Pixel models receive free storage, but at the cost of photo compression and loss of quality. New Pixel owners, like my wife with her Pixel 8, have to pay for photo storage and have to choose between compressed images or original quality.
If I were in Google’s marketing department, I would have no doubt about reinstating unlimited high-quality photo storage. This would not only be a selling point, but it would also create a sense of loyalty and encourage users to stay within the Google ecosystem. Even if they eventually switch to another brand, their valuable photo and video data would still be stored in Google Photos, a reliable and trustworthy service.
Of course, there may be concerns about potential abuse of the offer, where users send large amounts of data, but most of them would probably only transmit a normal amount. Given Google’s enormous data storage capabilities, the advantages are likely to outweigh the disadvantages.
In conclusion, giving up on free high-resolution photo storage for Pixel users is a missed opportunity for Google. It not only weakens the attractiveness of their camera systems but also fails to capitalize on the opportunity to retain users in their ecosystem. Let’s hope that Google reconsiders this decision and restores this valuable bonus for Pixel owners.
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The source of the article is from the blog bitperfect.pe