I just spent yet another international trip cursing the USB-C Port on my Pixel 2 as I tried to charge it on the plane, use the 3.5mm adapter, and transfer photos to my laptop. The USB port has been so ...
A keen observer such as yourself likely noticed there's a USB port on the bottom edge of your Google Pixel phone—good eye! However, you're probably not using the USB-C port to its full potential.