Google CEO Sundar Pichai uses 20 phones at a time, and here’s why

Mr Pichai does this as part of his job as he needs to test different devices

Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed in a 2021 interview with the BBC that he uses 20 phones at a time for different reasons. Do you want to know why? Mr. Pichai does this as part of his job because he needs to test different devices to make sure Google products work properly on all of them.

“I keep changing and trying every new phone,” Pichai told the media.

In response to a question about his children’s access to YouTube, Google’s CEO stressed the importance of technology literacy and responsible use. He emphasized the need for self-imposed boundaries, reflecting wider society’s concerns about the impact of technology on young minds.

Mr. Pichai also talked about how he keeps his accounts safe. He said he doesn’t change his passwords frequently and instead relies on two-factor authentication for added security. Two-factor authentication is much more secure than changing your password repeatedly. When you change your passwords frequently, you often have a hard time remembering them and you end up getting confused about them. Therefore, it is always good to opt for two-factor authentication.

In an interview with Wired, Pichai shared how he starts his day. He starts his day by reading Techmeme, a website that compiles the latest global technology news from around the world.

Founded in 2005 by Gabe Rivera, Techmeme provides a curated collection of headlines, accompanied by concise summaries and links to the original articles.

The page has previously been frequented by a number of tech giants including Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella.

In addition, Instagram head Adam Mosseri and other senior technology executives also consider themselves loyal readers of Techmeme.