Google Pixel 2 is the phone I can’t wait to buy

One of the more intriguing rumors about the Pixel 2 concerns its squeezable frame, a feature we saw HTC introduce with the under-appreciated U11. While the U11’s implementation was more gimmicky than groundbreaking, Google obviously saw value in what HTC was trying to do.

Just think of how the feature could extend the capabilities of Android, while also setting the Pixel apart from the competition. Imbuing the device with a squeezable frame would give it an identity beyond being a phone made by Google. Again, Google wouldn’t be the first company to offer that feature, but if integrated well with Android, it could be a very cool way to attract new users.

For example, Pixel 2 owners could launch Google Assistant with a simple squeeze. Squeeze twice and the device could launch the camera. Hopefully, Google will allow users to customize the feature, otherwise it could be ignored by users. I can already tell you this much: The prospect of a Pixel with a squeezable frame is already more interesting than the iPhone’s 3D Touch, which I very rarely use, if ever.

By no means will the Pixel 2 be a monumental shift for the smartphone market. Edge-to-edge displays are nothing new, while its rumored standout feature was introduced by a phone everyone has already forgot about. But combine these features into an optimized, polished package, and things start to become real exciting.

With the Note 8, iPhone 8, and LG V30 still on the horizon, the Pixel 2 is far from the only hotly anticipated device left this year. But if the numerous reports we’ve heard come true, it may become our favorite smartphone of the year for the second year running.

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