Google Pixel smartphone owners in the US are increasingly voicing their dissatisfaction with the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) features on their devices. Users are reporting on Reddit and other social networks that the simplicity and clarity of Android are diminishing due to the extensive integration of AI.
The editorial reports that users particularly prefer the simpler interface of previous models like the Pixel 7. According to complaints, full-screen AI features in the search bar and additional menus in screenshot editing complicate the user experience. For example, to translate text on the screen, one now needs to open Google Lens and click a specific icon, whereas previously this was done with a simple click.
Some Pixel owners are considering disabling AI features or switching to custom software like GrapheneOS. Users are divided into two camps: some find specific tools like Magic Eraser and expanded search useful, while others state that these features require more resources, especially in terms of RAM.