In a new adGoogle says that iOS 26 copies three Android features that have been available on Pixel phones for years: translating directly, maintaining assistance and screening for calls.
The video, which is part of the #BestphonesForever series in progress, shows an iPhone and a Pixel 9 Pro talking about a fictitious podcast.
“I announced the translation live for text messages,” explains the iPhone.
“And it turned out that I had this four years ago,” replied Pixel 9 Pro.
“Yeah, a crazy coincidence,” said the iPhone.
Similarly, the iPhone raises assistance and screening for maintenance calls, and the Pixel phone says that it has already offered these features as well.
Live Translate made its debut on the Pixel 6 in 2021. Just like on iOS 26, the functionality can self-transition text messages and phone calls.
In 2020, Google presented a Hold functionality for me for the Pixel 3 and more recent. Like Hold Assist on iOS 26, the functionality can wait for you during a telephone call so that you do not need to be careful and alert you when the agent arrives online.
Call screening made its debut on Pixel 3 in 2018.
Google has one point here, but the announcement is humorous or creaky is in debate.
In addition, the copy goes in both directions.
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