Thinking about jumping from iPhone to Pixel? You're not alone.

As an iPhone user who's spent years in the Apple ecosystem, I was skeptical about switching. 

But after spending time with Google’s Pixel phones—testing the software, living with the hardware, and diving deep into the experience—I've got some thoughts. 

Don't worry: this won't all be opinion. 

We surveyed thousands of our I/O newsletter subscribers – those that use iPhone – to get their opinions and hot-takes on Pixel phones. 

And the answers? Let's just say they were pretty surprising... 

With Pixel phones gaining longer software support, AI-powered features, and tighter integration with Google’s ecosystem, we wanted to know: are Apple users starting to see Pixel as a real option—or is it still iPhone or nothing?

Google has been pushing HARD with its Pixel phones. From an R&D perspective and marketing spend, The Big G has been dropping cash in record amounts to push its Pixel phones. 

And here's the rub: it looks like it's working...