Cringeworthy Google ad mocks the iPhone 17 design even before it launches [Video]

A new ad for Google’s Pixel 9 Pro mocks the upcoming iPhone 17 line-up for copying its camera bump design, even before the new models launch. The highly unsubtle ad features an iPhone talking to a Pixel and admitting to the “coincidence” of launching Night mode, photo Clean Up, and widgets years after the Pixel … The one-minute video of a “talking phones podcast” show begins with the two phones discussing the “rumors” that the iPhone 17 camera bump will look very similar to the Pixel one. The iPhone says “it’s crazy” to imagine that it would do the same thing as the Pixel, years later, before admitting to some examples. Google clearly didn’t get the “show, don’t tell” memo, as the script is about as subtle as a sledgehammer, making it a truly cringeworthy watch. (Pixel) Hi, I’m Pixel, and this is my friend, iPhone. (iPhone) Good day. (Pixel) There are a lot of rumors circulating about iPhone’s upcoming redesign. (iPhone) It’s crazy. Can you imagine me doing the same thing you di ... Read full article.