Instead of increasing Pixels' durability, Google designs them to be case-friendly

Google's Pixel design lead, Claude Zellweger, revealed in an interview that starting with the Pixel 8, the company has been designing phones with cases in mind from the outset. This decision is based on the fact that 90% of users employ cases, primarily due to the fragile nature of modern smartphones. However, this focus on case-friendly design has sparked criticism for not improving the inherent durability of the phones themselves, potentially neglecting users who prefer to use their devices without additional protection.