When the Pixel 1 first launched in 2016, I saw no shortage of TV advertisements for it. Google made a big deal about the Pixel's camera being the singular focus

When the Pixel 1 first launched in 2016, I saw no shortage of TV advertisements for it. Google made a big deal about the Pixel's camera being the singular focus of its R&D efforts and as a result, it was a cut above that of the competition. The name "Pixel" emphasized its picture quality. But as usual, Google seems to have lost focus instead of pressing its advantage. The Pixel 3 (which I own) was the last iteration that offered definite improvements over its predecessor; recent releases have been treading water at best.