Google Joins Samsung in Trolling iOS 26: Calls Out “New” iPhone Features Pixel Had for Years

After Apple unveiled iOS 26, Samsung wasted no time pointing out that many of the "new" features heading to iPhones this fall have long been available on Galaxy devices. And now, a bit fashionably late, Google has joined the roast party.

The latest entry in Google’s quirky #BestPhonesForever campaign has dropped, featuring the usual comedic back-and-forth between a Pixel and an iPhone. This time, the conversation focuses on how iOS 26 is playing catch-up with features Pixel phones have had for years.

Auto-translation of messages? Pixel's had it for 4 years.

Hold Assist? Pixels introduced it 5 years ago.

Call screening? Google’s been doing it for 7 years.

The video ends with the iPhone asking the Pixel what’s in the pipeline for the upcoming Pixel 10—suggesting Apple might borrow a few more ideas for iPhone 17. Surprisingly, this episode is one of the less cringeworthy in the series and comes off as playfully competitive rather than petty.

Still, let’s be real—tech companies borrow ideas all the time. That’s how innovation works.