When Mitsubishi made your first cellphone, you know you've been around a while. Steve has carried the latest and greatest around in his pocket for nearly 30 years, with everything from Motorola StarTACs to Samsung Galaxys crossing his path. Early appearances on TechTV fueled his love of media, and when he isn't writing, you'll find him ranting on YouTube as StevealiciousTech.
The Google Pixel camera visor has become a staple of Google's design language since the Pixel 6. Unfortunately, it has some durability issues. Such a large, flat surface housing the cameras makes it susceptible to micro scratches, which can cause unsightly blemishes and potentially cloudy photos. In addition, whatever materials Google uses to construct the visor show wear within days. My Pixel 8 Pro's visor looked like I ran it through my dryer after only two or three days in my pocket, and that was with being careful. I don't abuse my phones, but that doesn't matter. Drop a photo of your battered Pixel visor if you're similarly frustrated with Google's lack of build quality and how it makes your shiny new phone look beat up in the first days of ownership.