It’s still way too hard to switch phones

How much smartphone is too much smartphone? Why is it so hard to switch from one phone to another, even in 2026? And is your smartwatch finally ready to replace your phone, even for a few things? These are the questions you have, and The Verge's Allison Johnson is here to answer them. If you have others, keep 'em coming! Call the Vergecast Hotline at 866-VERGE11, email ⁠vergecast@theverge.com⁠, tell us everything.

Further reading:

• Google announces Pixel 11 launch event in August | The Verge

• The whole Pixel line could get more expensive this year | The Verge

• Meta’s glasses will turn off the camera if you tamper with the privacy light | The Verge

• This jumping $800 robot camera dog filled me with joy

• ⁠Ditching my phone for an LTE smartwatch was a humbling experience⁠

• ⁠I switch phones once a week — here’s how I manage the chaos⁠

• ⁠Welp, I bought an iPhone again⁠

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