InfoWorld Review: Google Pixel hobbled by Android 7.1

[anon(9072051)]

I've seen other pieces comparing the Pixel and the iPhone for enterprise users, and they typically conclude that the Pixel/Google is still no real threat to the iPhone/Apple for enterprises that aren't already deeply dependent on Google cloud services.

This InfoWorld article reaches a similar conclusion, but it's the first I've seen that levels complaints against Android 7.1 as well. I know that I had an experience much like the reviewer's when using one of the last 7.0 beta builds on my Nexus 6: connecting to a protected (university) network unexpectedly turned into an intimidating pop quiz on wifi connectivity options.

In my case, it turned out that most of the options I was being asked to specify were either "None" or "N/A," but I ran through a number of wouldbe IT reps before finally getting the answer I needed--on a university subreddit.

So I'm curious what "enterprise" users (or even people who have fought and won password-protected login wars) have to say about this guy's "review":

Review: Google Pixel hobbled by Android 7.1 | InfoWorld

And I have no idea what kind of reach InfoWorld has; I found this article on my News 360 feed.

 

[SteelGator]

Sounds like he had a rough time on his network. For my use on my corporate network, WiFi, and VPN, I have had 0 issues. I installed the device management software and then it was ready to go. The Pixel connected right away with no further intervention on my part.

Overall, it is highly dependent on how your Corp had its network set up. In my experience, they are becoming more and more Android friendly. I don't have near the issues I used to have a few years back.