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Let’s set the record straight: I was too harsh on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in my initial hands-on. They’re not “dull” in the least bit. After more time with both devices, I’ve realized the Pixel 8 is officially the best small Android flagship you can buy, helped by Google’s renewed promise of seven years of…