Two Weeks with the Pixel 9 Pro XL
First impressions of switching from iOS to Android with the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL—what works well, what doesn't, and whether it's worth the trade-offs.
A digital garden on the open web.
First impressions of switching from iOS to Android with the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL—what works well, what doesn't, and whether it's worth the trade-offs.
Responding to frustrations with app store monopolies. Exploring vendor lock-in, the challenge of avoiding Big Tech (Google/Apple), and finding peace.
I chose a Google Pixel over an iPhone to escape Apple's walled garden, reduce vendor lock-in, and regain control--despite Google's own privacy trade-offs.
After burning out on my quest to ditch big tech, I''m ready to try again—this time with balance. Here''s how I plan to reclaim tech freedom without the frustration.