This new Google Pixel phone is exclusive to Japan

Despite Google’s status as one of the true giants of U.S. tech, it’s never quite been able to make its Pixel phones a mainstream success. 

Last year, for instance, the company enjoyed record U.S. sales in September after the launch of the Pixel 10 line, according to Counterpoint Research. But despite achieving 28% year-on-year growth, the Pixel still only accounted for 6.1% of the $600-and-up smartphone market in the U.S., which is dominated by Apple.

There is one market, however, where Google has managed to turn the Pixel into a big hit, and surprisingly, it’s in a country that was one of the........

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