Pixel 9 Pro Takes a Shot at Unreleased iPhone 17 in Awkward Ad

Cringeworthy Google Ad Mocks iPhone 17 Design Before Launch

Google has released a new ad for its Pixel 9 Pro that directly mocks the rumored design of the upcoming iPhone 17. The one-minute video, styled as a 'talking phones podcast,' features two phones—the Pixel and the iPhone—engaging in a highly unsubtle conversation about the similarities between their designs and features.

The iPhone character admits to launching Night mode, photo Clean Up, and widgets years after the Pixel, framing these as mere 'coincidences.' The ad ends with the iPhone awkwardly repeating one of the Pixel's lines, emphasizing the lack of originality in its design. The video is criticized for being blunt and cringeworthy, potentially vying for a spot in the ad equivalent of the Golden Raspberry Awards.