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Google’s New Wicked Parody Pits Pixel Pro 10 Against iPhone

The spot extends Google's playful BestPhonesForever rivalry, prompting fan praise alongside reporter skepticism over its thin feature detail.

Overview

  • Google released a 60-second ad tied to the Wicked: For Good theatrical launch, casting a purple iPhone and a green Pixel Pro 10 in a sung duet.
  • The script credits Pixel with introducing features Apple later adopted, citing call screening, photo cleanup tools, and a conversational AI assistant.
  • Coverage notes the commercial entertains rather than explains, offering little concrete performance or specification information.
  • The piece continues the BestPhonesForever series that has compared Pixel and iPhone since 2023 and now spans more than 30 installments.
  • Social media reactions highlighted the ad’s playful tone, while tech reporters questioned whether the parody format will convert undecided buyers.