Op-ed Archives - PiunikaWeb

Google

Google is crushing independent sites like ours, and acts like nothing is happening

We were doing okay at PiunikaWeb before mid-2023. Then Google rolled out massive algorithm changes, including the Helpful Content Update, and traffic just fell off a cliff. No, this...

May 10, 2026 10 Min Read

Android

From magic to mess: Why is Google letting Magic Eraser rot?

When Google unveiled the Pixel 6 series back in 2021, Magic Eraser wasn’t just a feature. It was the feature. It was the centerpiece of every commercial, a...

Feb 18, 2026 3 Min Read

News

I refuse to let privacy paranoia stop me from using ChatGPT Health

Here’s something that’ll probably get me ratioed (or cussed in the comments): I’m genuinely excited about ChatGPT Health, and I plan to feed it...

Jan 08, 2026 2 Min Read

Google

The Nothing Phone (3) launch makes the Pixel 10 more exciting

Yesterday’s launch of the Nothing Phone (3) was supposed to shake up the premium smartphone market. After all the hype and anticipation, I found myself surprisingly underwhelmed by...

Jul 02, 2025 4 Min Read

Google

Pixel 9’s ‘free’ Gemini Live isn’t generous — it’s a blueprint for locking features behind paywalls

Google recently announced some neat upgrades for Gemini Live, its conversational AI. With the April update, you’ll be able to show Gemini things through your camera or share...

Apr 08, 2025 2 Min Read

Android

Will Google ever address the delayed notification issue on Pixel phones?

I’ve been using two Google Pixel phones — the Pixel 8 and Pixel 7a — for several months, and I love the clean software, the camera, and the updates...

Feb 17, 2025 3 Min Read

Google

Google needs to step up its camera game on the Pixel 10

Once upon a time, Google’s Pixel phones were synonymous with top-tier photography. They redefined what smartphone cameras could do, turning average users into near-professional photographers. But as...

Jan 02, 2025 2 Min Read

Android

Opinion: I wanted a Pixelbook, but Google gave up instead

I feel you. That familiar flicker of excitement you get when you stumble upon that one piece of tech destined to make your life better…only to have it vanish...

Apr 25, 2024 5 Min Read

Google

Opinion: Google Podcasts' rocky migration to YouTube Music is reminiscent of the transition from Google Play Music

Remember the Great Google Play Music Migration when we all collectively groaned about switching to YouTube Music? It felt like losing a reliable old friend, replaced by a glitchy new...

Apr 10, 2024 3 Min Read

Android

Google Pixel needs a ‘Software update’ category for all-in-one system updates like iPhone

Let’s talk frustration. As a loyal Google Pixel user, I shouldn’t have to feel like I’m on a frantic scavenger hunt every time my...

Apr 08, 2024 3 Min Read

Android

Here's my experience using Circle to Search on the Pixel 8

As a tech enthusiast, I was excited to get my hands on the latest Pixel 8, eager to explore all its features, including the much-hyped Circle to Search functionality...

Apr 08, 2024 2 Min Read