For 1, and 2 my individual (single data point!) experience through all versions of the Pixel have been great. I've been saddened that Google keeps the Spam fil

For 1, and 2 my individual (single data point!) experience through all versions of the Pixel have been great. I've been saddened that Google keeps the Spam filtration feature locked to the Pixel devices. It is a KILLER FEATURE. And for STT - that "just works" 95% of my time that I use it with common vocabulary. The hardware has failed me a couple of times - sudden battery failure, and battery cable tearing with a reasonable, slight fall - though so consider one of the warranty options.