I Quit TeamPixel. Can You Trust Pixel 9 Reviews?

[@AnthonyStone-dn9ym]

In other words, You can't be bought!! That's right, stay true sir!!

[@wbunnage]

I hope he finds a way to make money from his passion without becoming compromised like every other reviewer over the last 5 years that becomes an influencer as soon as they are on apple/samsung/googles radar :(

[@johnpallow6697]

Anyone can be bought, it just wasn't the right amount of money

[@myfakeguuglaccount8307]

​@@johnpallow6697You're projecting. 😏

[@AvnerTouitou-r7t]

Goodbye Google I'm not buying

[@johnpallow6697]

@@myfakeguuglaccount8307 I don't think I am, give him 100k and I think he would be more than happy to promote the pixel

[@techmo2020]

Tech companies are not looking for reviewers, they are looking for brand-safe channels to promote their phones in the pre-order phase before actual customers get the phone. Thanks for keeping your integrity!

[@_WF23]

Every single person in this world, can be bought. Everyone has a price..allegedly.

[@ForeverFree05]

@@_WF23 Simply no.

[@ForeverFree05]

Looking forward to your review of the Pixel 9 Pro techmo.

[@6alcantara]

​@@ForeverFree05when people say "I can't be bought", it usually means: nobody has reached my price.

[@ForeverFree05]

@@6alcantara Exactly, some people have such a high price that no one can pay.

[@MarineX]

Team Pixel needs to be run by another marketing firm.

[@Anytyme06]

They're doing exactly what Google told them to do

[@Matt-bp5vy]

I seriously doubt Google is that dumb, and I do not think it is very good.

[@Anytyme06]

@@Matt-bp5vy that's pretty much standard procedure for every marketing firm. They only want positive things said about their products. They don't want the truth out.

[@elith6930]

​@@Matt-bp5vy Look at these phones again and repeat that 😂

[@SionFrench]

@@Anytyme06 and you know that? how?

[@pizzasubspodcast2888]

Oneplus did this really well. People bombed on the Oneplus 10 and they improved the 11 and 12. We need people like you to speak your mind to improve these products we pay over $1,000 for

[@Involvement82]

I’m with ya. I rather sit back and watch the enthusiast spend their money review these tensor phones and see how they really do for performance

[@vasudevmenon2496]

The best deal for pixel is buy the last year flagship with heavy discounts

[@maddoxthegreatcanecorso7150]

​@@vasudevmenon2496 No one wants last years Phone

[@Involvement82]

@@vasudevmenon2496 agreed, you’ll save so much

[@agspr]

​@@vasudevmenon2496 that's the best deal for any phone

[@SupLosers2552]

@@vasudevmenon2496 how i got my pixel 7 pro for almost $300 (which i then used as a trade in for the oneplus 12, they were offering close to $600 for it what can I say)

[@ldisc66]

We're Team TechOdyssey. 'nuff said.

[@kingjulien9525]

You gained one subscriber. Integrity before sell out.

[@TechOdyssey]

Welcome aboard! Glad to have you here!

[@mr_stoosh]

Nice one Dude it's great to see that you can't be bought. Mark over @MarksTech put out a similar video and echoed what you said. Team Pixel have lost their minds. Great to see that there's creators in the KZbin space that have morals and integrity

[@judynaese]

Good for you! Love your Pixel videos! It's so cool that you made sure they know they can't push you around! Can't wait to hear about the 9...

[@jaywright9635]

This is a bad decision by Google. I appreciate your honesty and integrity regarding this situation. 😎💪🏾

[@NizarNoor]

It's not run by Google

[@GaryQuiring]

@@NizarNoor It's possible Google told TeamPixel to include that statement. That's the issue we don't know yet.

[@Zel-kr3qj]

@@NizarNoor Did Google hire them?

[@jaywright9635]

@@NizarNoor either way Google is supposed to be in control and nothing happens without them giving the approval etc. So it's still on Google. It's their product.

[@maradonaz]

I appreciate honesty when it comes to reviews cause these tech aren't cheap and people need that objective approach to reviews. Even if I don't always agree with reviewers thoughts but it's still appreciated. Keep doing you

[@dwcnme1]

You are my "go-to" resource on Pixel products. I purchased the Pixel 8 Pro based on your recommendations and have been enjoying it ever since. Thanks for your first rate content. I'll keep checking with you.

[@jspring86]

In my opinion, whether Google knew exactly or signed off, they are responsible. If we hired a marketing firm to promote our content, and they put out dumb stuff or portray our brand in a poor light, everyone would surely blame us and we would need to take ownership.

[@kaiserfakinaway5909]

vicarious liability!

[@Dwayne3007]

Not cool Team Pixel, not cool. Hoping Google has a word with them.

[@n_INTJ_a]

Pretty sure they did this BECAUSE Google had a word with them.

[@Matt-bp5vy]

This doesn't make sense. Google hired them to listen to their opinions.

[@half-breed]

This will clearly tarnish any reviews done by any team pixel member, It limits their reviews.

[@NowKissMyChucks]

J. Will

[@ernstt1616]

@@NowKissMyChucks Nick Ackerman

[@jq4182]

You just got yourself a new subscriber. This is my 1st time coming across your channel. I'm a pixel phone owner as well. Thank you for your honesty 🙏🏾.

[@TechOdyssey]

Thanks for the sub! Welcome aboard!

[@derikhancock1224]

Pixel fan or not, I appreciate your channel very much. Companies like Google should appreciate the honesty of tech reviewers and their regular viewers. Its the consumer and tech reviewers that help make products better. I truly think Samsung pays attention and does their best to incorporate changes when they can. So many updates were made to the Flip6 and I do think they were made because of the consumers and tech reviewers.

[@mattdagger1480]

Hell yea I'm active duty Air Force! Nice to see SFC with some logical backbone! Respect that fully sir!

[@RonnJordan]

Kudos to you Adam! I have always been a fan of your reviews and I look forward to seeing more in the future.

[@Chris.P.Noodle]

Appreciate your honesty on this matter. Just gained yourself a subscriber.

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you! And welcome

[@LouAnnBeuke]

We all must take a stand against this type of Big Tech Control and violation of our rights. First, I respect and honor your service. We have a son, retired from the Air Force as a Master Sargent. He now works in the Public Sector for the Military as head security for government installations in Colorado and elsewhere. So Thank you for all you have done for this country to keep us safe. Secondly, yes before I purchase any products I listen to reviews. You are one of my favorite content creators for your honest and straight forward reviews. These companies don't always deliver what they promise, seems like now so more than ever. Google I trust the least and that is from personal experience. Trust is huge, and you have checked all the boxes today for your frank and honest information. You won't be bought and neither should we!p

[@gmee123]

100 %

[@Arfarf69]

Disagree, we need to listen and obey

[@DC-ed1mm]

Scr** them & applaud u for your honesty. U earned a new subscriber.

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you. Welcome aboard.

[@Rivs5117]

I'm glad you stood on business. I can only imagine what Apple and Samsung agreement contracts look like

[@Hhhh22222-w]

Not nearly as anti-consumer as one might think, as if bad reviews would ever shrink their revenue.

[@leomoore3931]

​@@Hhhh22222-wAgreed. Samsung actually listens to their consumers (mostly) so they have no fear and Apple is terrified of another PR crisis like with the phone throttling or being accused of trying to monopolize accessories. I will say this is a first from Google I think. The newest iteration of this device must have them a bit worried if they are resulting to what is basically guerilla tactics in marketing. It's a disgusting practice and can do some serious harm to consumer trust, but it happens a lot. We just aren't always aware of it because someone is always on someone else's payroll so they stay quiet. Anything to make a buck.

[@madmann6723]

Good for you Adam. The means in which we achieve success is as important as the success itself. Arun was critical, has a huge platform and Google being passive aggressive like a teenager in highschool lol, that speaks volumes. Good for both of you. 👍

[@LateNightCigars]

Arun wasn't critical in an objective way.

[@thebigtragedy]

hat's off and you just earn a subscriber. you are sir, is the kind of reviewer we consumer need. Thank you

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you. Welcome aboard!

[@TheNewBoring32]

same here, subscribe add follow

[@LesCattin]

I have much respect for you. Keep up the good work. Thanks

[@MJ-85]

Great job, may have lost Team Pixel perks but certainly gained a lot of respect. Kudus to you Adam. Keep up the great vids!

[@TechOdyssey]

Thanks!🙏🏻

[@orricowp]

Your honesty is why I watch the channel…and you continue to impress as usual…Great video!

[@TechOdyssey]

I appreciate that!

[@markkamada9332]

Thanks for you honesty. I will keep following your insight. Will alway have your back. Keep up the great job!!!!!

[@lenapatrica8750]

Love your honesty and reviews. 😍

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you so much!

[@saitkuman7021]

You have won me over as a subscriber even more due to your honest, unbiased approach and style 👍

[@TechOdyssey]

I appreciate that! Welcome aboard

[@geoffsmith1616]

I came across this vlog I do not subscribe but well-done sir! Kudos to you .. maximum respect 🙏 your credibility and honesty is something to behold and be proud of !

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you very much. I appreciate it.

[@yugioh8934]

well, this is PRECISELY the reason I come to your channel for real and honest talk, and not "influencer do their commercial thing" to review the phones ! keep it up and never changes !

[@RohNader]

I appreciate the more candid and trustworthy reviews and will continue to follow. I do think google actually has a solid product, probably the best software experience, but generally the chips feel weak. Wish they’d let people just speak candidly about it.

[@neilmcguinness4422]

I genuinely believe that the Pixel 10 series will be the one to wait for performance wise. True flagship performance, albeit at a true flagship price.

[@NunoCunhaSRW]

Only had seen a couple of vídeos of you, wasn't even a sub... But this is what I expect from a reviewer... Take my sub, will follow your vídeos, what ever the product is ppl should be able to say if its good or not... Congrats on keeping your integrity... Keep the good work👍😁

[@TechOdyssey]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jamesmcbain147]

I can understand why you felt you had to do what you have done with team pixel. Clearly they have changed policy recently for content creators. As you said I'm glad you will still cover pixel/Google tech, because remember your whole channel has been built primarily about Google/pixel tech and that's why a majority of your fans watch & like your channel. I know as you've blossomed you've branches out to majority of brand's, but still it's because of Pixel content that grew your channel. Keep up the good work, I enjoy your content especially all Pixel/Google 👌

[@TechOdyssey]

Thanks for the support!

[@markwright2674]

We support you and are thankful for your integrity! Thank you for not giving in to their pressure! Thank you for your continued and honest reviews! I bought the pixel 7 largely based on your reviews and have really liked it....was looking forward to upgrading to a pixel 9 this year, now, not so excited about it. Even though Google may not have orchestrated this directly, they still bear responsibility, and not encouraging the most honest reviews is not at all a good look. Doesn't give me a lot of confidence in them.

[@brianlillis5532]

Don't blame you Adam. I appreciate your honest reviews on all the products you review.🤙

[@WalkingCommuter]

I appreciate your transparency and integrity! Thank you!

[@choichi-m1z]

WOW a man with integrity in 2024. Nice to see. I own a 8a for the camera and camera software but I've been looking to move on.

[@zeliph]

Use your Pixel phone as a backup/camera phone. That's what I do with my Pixel 7. My main phone now is the Galaxy S24, leaps better, except the camera just very slightly.

[@usafshorts]

I am new to your channel, I would say, I subscribed as soon as you mention the air force core values, thank you for your service. sir.

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you very much!

[@jerrymartinez2528]

Adam!!! Brother thanks for being 💯 and that's the only way to be ! In Adam We Trust!

[@TechOdyssey]

I appreciate that

[@hoihoisan777]

Your attitude just got you a new subscriber, sir👍

[@TechOdyssey]

Awesome, thank you!

[@docholliday1811]

I am proud of you standing by your integrity. Congratulations you have my respect. Thank you.

[@sebotaged]

Great video and Channel. Love your honesty which unfortunately is rare nowadays. I subbed right away. I am from Germany and all the German Tech KZbinrs heavily advertise the new pixel. unfortunately NO ONE mentions that 1. SOS emergency 2. Pixell Studio 3. Screenshots 4. Call notes won't be available in Germany but all the German tech KZbinrs advertise these functions which is very misleading. Rare to see a channel like yours man. Keep it up

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@blacknoah1]

Glad you stsy true to yourself and is not selling out. Thats why we follow you.

[@TCKingMusic]

You are the best voice about Pixel on the internet man. I was so impressed by these new devices but it's super weird how Google is cherry picking influencers.

[@shrimpgordita]

As a fellow attorney and tech enthusiast, I respect and salute you!!

[@TechOdyssey]

🫡

[@atlgator1928]

Dude was wondering about your thoughts on this. Nice

[@brandonw1604]

Good on you for quitting and calling it out. Much respect for that.

[@sumner2q]

This is why I watch your videos because your always very honest

[@jiyon167]

You’re a man of integrity. There is plenty of big Shills on here. Respect.

[@hirammagallanes4881]

What I appreciate it is your transparency when it comes to things like these. People can be so obsessed with new items and would do anything to get them just to have them (mainly me) but the fact that you’re a person with integrity and you’re showing it to your audience and ask us not to judge others who did sign the paperwork speaks loudly. Thank you sir for your content and your hard work to keep this channel running.

[@nicknorthcutt7680]

Shows that you value your integrity and your viewers over a company that is pushing a product at any cost to hit their sales targets. That's why people value the channel! Google is going to take a hit if they don't reverse this...

[@robertmc9428]

Have always waited and appreciated YOUR reviews bcuz I know you give honest truthful thoughts on a product....thank you !

[@TechOdyssey]

I appreciate that!

[@dis6900]

Until they have an SOC comparable to the iPhone and Galaxy's, they can't ask that kind of price for a phone with an SOC from like 2021. My Pixel 8 Pro is laggy, slow and overheats too often for a flagship phone. I love the camera, software and intelligence this phone offers but it's not worth $1,099 for 128 GB. To really bribe you tech KZbinrs into giving them preferential treatment is asinine! Make the best, most competitive product you can and let those results speak for themselves. Keep up the good work man and thank you for your service.

[@monke4070]

Google doesn’t expect you to pay full price for the new pixel 9s. Thats why trade in deals are actually insane right now. $799 for an iPhone 12/13? Who’s gonna give you that much money for a used base iphone. iPhones have been the same phone for the last 6 years and they have increased prices and on top of that their trade in deals are absolute crap for their own phones. Yet nobody bats an eye and shells out the money for it. Doesn’t matter that they have the bionic chips when all that power is basically wasted. Samsung has also increased prices and it’s like nobody is batting an eye. The whole titanium build crap is a gimmick and not worth the price increases. Right now a 128gb 8gb ram base s24 is $799. The only meaning difference between them charging $799 and google charging $799 is the SOC which the average consumer will not notice a difference in daily use.

[@dis6900]

@@monke4070 good points made💯. There's just been too many issues with recent Pixels that aren't an issue with Apple especially. Bluetooth, crappy modems, overheating issues and poor gaming performance. To a lot of people, those are issues that can be a deal breaker. As much as I prefer android, iOS on a modern iPhone is just too refined, especially with the best SOC on the market and hardware that is just plain superior to anything Google offers. I don't count Samsung because I hate them as a company and their skin of android sucks for me.

[@ajac4093]

That was brave. This is why I hold your reviews in such high regard.

[@alexanderrahl482]

I believe google may have just collapsed their entire teampixel system. To all but the thirstiest content creators.

[@vijeysrini]

Salute Bro !!, You just received a Subscription :-)

[@TechOdyssey]

Welcome aboard!

[@ToallpointsWest]

But see when they're hiding their reviews like this, or wanting to inject bias. That's a huge red flag for me that their product is not that great

[@ThirdEyeGoat369]

Appreciate your integrity and your service 💪 -Fellow Air Force Veteran.

[@harshvardhansinha]

Bro I applaud you for your honesty. Hope this channel remains that way.

[@TechOdyssey]

I appreciate that. And no worries. Always will.

[@rtw68]

Appreciate your perspective! Stay true!

[@JaiTalksTech]

Good on you mate! Glad you stick to what's right. Love your videos, keep it up!

[@raineetoneme]

I trust you and Marks Tech when it comes to phones. You spend your own money and offer up honest reviews. You say the good and bad things about these products. I appreciate that. Thank you.

[@TechOdyssey]

Mark is a great guy who makes exceptional videos and a good friend of mine.

[@Puertone]

Thank you for being HONEST, and this is why I subscribed to your channel. Keep up the great work! We support you 100%.

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you very much!

[@pj-tek]

Hi Adam, I just read this in theverge: When asked, Google communications manager Kayla Geier told The Verge that “#TeamPixel is a distinct program, separate from our press and creator reviews programs. The goal of #TeamPixel is to get Pixel devices into the hands of content creators, not press and tech reviewers. We missed the mark with this new language that appeared in the #TeamPixel form yesterday, and it has been removed

[@pj-tek]

You were quoted in the article as well

[@Caliluv69]

Good for you I enjoy your review's as someone who used to sell the phones at Verizon and AT&T keep it up

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you. 🫡

[@Aloha_Android]

Thank for your service. My father retired from the USAF as a Master Sargent. He was hydraulics mechanic for the C5s and was with 624th CAMS stationed in Clark AFB. I was there for Mt Pinatubo Eruptions and was evacuated to Anderson AFB in Guam.

[@nobooya]

You bought me with this video. Came here accidentally and now left a sub :)

[@TechOdyssey]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Peand-eL]

Thank you for doing this.

[@DrejcD]

You just got yourself a new sub. Kudos to you, my man. 🤘🥃🥃🤘

[@TechOdyssey]

Awesome, thank you!

[@49ers50]

Appreciate ur honesty

[@sandybarnett7237]

Thank you for your service and thank you for keeping your ethics and honesty.

[@Alexander-dr4mw]

Then buy it yourself. Flossy Cater always only reviews the phones he bought himself, even if he gets free phones. But bigger KZbinrs acting like beggars, "I was not invited to their event... I didn’t get no freenphones..."

[@alexanderrahl482]

That's not true. His standard reviews are phones that are sent. His REAL reviews as he calls them are ones he buys himself.

[@coldblue42]

I always go to your channel for Pixel updates and really appreciate your honesty. No phone can do everything 100% and that's just common sense. It's sad that team pixel decided to do that.

[@josephcooley6509]

You definitely have my respect. The main reason I subscribed to you was because of your thorough and honest opinions of the products you review. Thank you for your integrity and thank you sir for your military service. 👍🇺🇲

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you!

[@Garythefireman66]

Well said Adam. I never thought there would be any strings tied to a flagship review sample, but here we are. Glad you stood firm on this 👍🏻

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you, Gary!

[@Timeforachange1]

Thanks a lot! I'm a regular listener to your channel. I'm still rocking my 6 Pro.

[@chrisdavis6853]

Thanks for the integrity! This is one reason I always watch your videos before I purchase a phone!

[@Phillybirdd]

RESPECT!

[@XpertJoey]

Great job standing up for what you believe in! Integrity is huge for me. I would have done the same exact thing.

[@joez2037]

We appreciate your honestly and transparency.

[@StevenE.Saldivar]

Never seen any of ur videos. Your honesty is highly respected and refreshing. I will definitely check out all your videos now. Right on bro

[@TechOdyssey]

Thanks and welcome to the channel. Hope you enjoy the videos.

[@mickeygolf234]

Respect, Respect, Respect, is what I have for you! Thanks for what you do!

[@TechOdyssey]

I appreciate that

[@governor7203]

I've been watching for a few years... happy to say I like you a little more after today's video. (not that I didn't like you before)

[@TechOdyssey]

Haha. Thanks. I appreciate it

[@MrQuay03]

Best buy trade in deals are too good. I couldn't resist and bought

[@TechOdyssey]

They are very good

[@StevealiciousTech]

Never trusted you anyway, so...:) Well done! Loved seeing that yesterday from you.

[@TechOdyssey]

Thanks, Steve! Now get back to work.

[@WGM77]

THIS video is WHY I watch your channel!!!!! Objectivity is the MOST important REASON why I watch your channel!!! Thank you for being who you are!!! 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

[@MrSeanc006]

Well good sir, your honesty is going to go a very long way with viewers and can garauntee that your channel will continue to grow exponentially from here on in. I for one look for reviewers and content creators exclusively for this reason! Good on you and look forward to your continued content 💪😎✌️❤️🙏

[@tonymarenno9568]

Thats understandable. The value just doesn't seem to be there anymore

[@Riz_]

Hi Adam, I come to you first when it comes to Pixel matters. I trust your honesty and appreciate your views, more often than not they match my own. The way you have been forced into the steps you have taken is ridiculous. Who ever wrote that bit at the end of the email has not helped Team Pixel one bit here and weather it's them or Google who are responsible for this they need to look at their policies because nobody would trust a yes man or woman. I respect you for the decision you have made and applaud you whole heartedly. Anyone who has watched your channel for any length of time knows that you want the Pixel brand to do well, so that is why you have to point it out when something is wrong. It's a shame that every year there is something that comes out and ruins a Pixel launch. Thank you for your honesty Adam and keep fighting the good fight.

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you very much. And thanks for the support!

[@ajksancarlos]

Team Pixel is not Google the company, it's a third party company.I am sure Google will review the relationship with Team Pixel.

[@ernstt1616]

This is like the United States paying mercenaries from another country to assassinate somebody and not taking responsibility when leaked

[@jvmerle]

Bravo. Team Pixel titularly and otherwise by definition, biased, Not where objective reporting starts or ends. But also NOT Google, Inc., appreciate your making this critical distinction.

[@cricho15]

The handling of Mrwhotheboss shows that Google is playing on the same level. If you look at the devices since the 6 series, it quickly becomes clear why. They have all had several weaknesses that have never justified the price. You don't want the customer to know that.

[@VenkatA-fr3tw]

It's called Google Pixel, I see Google there, so definitely will question Google and they are answerable.

[@Maxx134a]

Arun was the entitled spoiled brat who cried about not being invited, and then we have the guy who made everything worse (Mark's Tech) by posting posted that pic to blame Google, when it was "team Pixel" that sent it. So BOTH were wrong.

[@msrush8976]

This is why I follow you. Someone I can trust to be honest.. Stay true to you

[@BCraigWilcox]

I saw Arun review of the Pixel 8 series and thought his negative review was over the top. He made it sound like Apple has zero problems with their phone.

[@chrisodell6107]

He was in the right, pixels have had plenty of software issues and while apple isn't without fault both Samsung and apple have had far fewer issues and the 8 series still suffered from issues it shouldn't have.

[@நவீன்குமார்-ப5ன]

Pixel 9 was launched with Android 14. This means the 7-year OS upgrade puts the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 in the same league. Can you tell me why Google is doing this? Clearly, Google cannot keep its 7-year update policy.

[@NowKissMyChucks]

They don't have as many issues as google and their phones.. Pixel 6 and 6 pro Both had issues with their modems connecting to wifi, connecting to 5g, overheating battery drain, etc . The pixel 7 series was no better

[@liamc5432]

I believe it's 7 years. Not 7 Updates. 8 will be updated until 2030 and 9 until 2031. So with Android 15 coming in 2024 that's 1 year for 8 and still year 0 for 9 series. ​@@நவீன்குமார்-ப5ன

[@albinopepegas8391]

Comming from a pixel 7 to an iPhone 14 pro max I can confirm all these issues with the pixel.

[@mikebabler9288]

I always go to your channel for an honest opinion. You give your advice on the good and the bad features. No phone is perfect. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. I look at the things that are important to me. Thank you for your channel and for your service🇺🇸. Curios of your thoughts on Walz. Don't have to answer.

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you very much. I appreciate it. I don’t want to delve into politics here but I will say that I volunteered, and deployed 3x. 🫡

[@TechFollower]

Everything is paid promotions nowadays... just use your own mind

[@7239Matteo]

I value your honest reviews. I purchased the Motorola Think phone after watching your review of the phone. I couldn't be more satisfied with my purchase.

[@deanmean6657]

Mr.whosetheboss tag team partner

[@andredegelder7383]

What is team Pixel (Im not from the US)?? I hope uou keep informing us about Pixels!!! Your reviews are great and very valuable ✌️