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Unreleased first-party accessories for the Pixel Tablet have been spotted in Google code. As rumoured, Google has created a keyboard and stylus, both listed as 'for Pixel Tablet' accessories.

The Pixel 7a may be a little more expensive, but it certainly makes up for this in the form of new features. In this article, we will give you a short summary of why the Google smartphone did so well in our test.

The official wallpapers for the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have leaked ahead of the pair's release later this year. Available to download now, the wallpapers confirm that Google had designed half a dozen unique colours for the Pixel 8 series, with four colour options apiece for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.

Google has reportedly used different Tensor G2 variants for the Pixel 7a and Pixel 7. The former uses IPOP (Interposer Package on Package), and the latter uses FOPLOP (Fan Out Panel Level Packaging). FOPLOP is newer tech and results in better thermal/electrical performance.

According to a reliable leaker, Google plans to shake up the display its offers in its flagship smartphones with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Reputedly, Google's smaller flagship will finally adopt a 120 Hz panel, among other changes from the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

Google has been found to be silently adjusting delivery dates of Pixel Fold pre-orders. While the company originally stated that it would begin shipping its first foldable in June, some orders have been pushed back to July, with others now left languishing in August.

Google's Pixel 6 smartphone may be almost two-years old at this point, but that doesn't diminish its performance at all — it's still a fast, well-built smartphone loaded with Google smarts. While it's not the go-to recommendation for a 2023 Android upgrade, it's got banging value at US$240, even if it is a refurbished model.

Google has added At a Glance functionality to the Pixel Watch. Arriving courtesy of a server-side change, At a Glance on the Pixel Watch functions as it does on Pixel smartphones, albeit with fewer features for now.

Google is now rolling out the June 2023 Feature Drop to the Pixel Watch. The major update enables the smartwatch's SpO2 sensor, among other changes. Also, the company has announced availability for official metal watch straps.

New evidence about the Pixel Watch 2 has emerged, this time from the latest version of the Google app. Reputedly, Google has prepared two model variants, which it will launch alongside the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro this autumn.

Google is now rolling out the June 2023 Feature Drop to eligible Pixel smartphones. The new update introduces plenty of useful features from the Pixel 4a 5G onwards, including new safety functionality and software that can turn regular photos into 3D wallpapers.

Released in the final quarter of 2021, the Google Pixel 6 Android smartphone will get version and feature updates at least until the end of 2024, while security patches will be provided until late 2026. Now, the 34% discount available for the 128 GB black version makes it a very tempting deal at just US$397.53.

Kamila Wojciechowska has revealed full camera details for the Pixel 8, as well as its Pixel 8 Pro sibling. The same leaker has hinted at some of the features headed to this autumn's Tensor G3-based smartphones too.

Google has begun enabling full blood oxygen saturation monitoring on the Pixel Watch. Not available globally yet, the change arrives a few months before Google is expected to announce the Pixel Watch 2.

Android 14 has now reached platform stability, courtesy of its third beta, ahead of its full release later this year. Beta 3 brings several new features to Android 14, as well as support for the Pixel 7a.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are not due to arrive until the autumn with the Tensor G3. However, a leaker has shared numerous details about the next-generation chipset, including AV1 encoder support, an Immortalis GPU and ARM v9 CPU cores, among other features.

The Pixel 8 series will debut later in the year powered by Google's third-gen Tensor chipset. The Tensor G3 appears to have made an early trip over to Geekbench, putting up numbers that indicate worse CPU performance than even last year's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

Google has announced several new features for Pixel devices that it will start rolling out later this month. Available for the Pixel Watch too, the June Feature Drop arrives just before Google starts shipping the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.

Google is on the verge of shipping its Galaxy Z Fold4 competitor following several alleged cancelled prototypes. Now, several Google employees have confirmed as much, revealing that model before the Pixel Fold was simply not 'good enough' to bring to market.

According to a new report, the Google Pixel Watch 2 will feature two major changes from last year's model. Supposedly, Google has turned to Qualcomm for its second-generation smartwatch, with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset set to deliver significant battery life improvements. Google will also install cEDA and skin temperature sensors in the Pixel Watch 2, equivalents of which Fitbit already offers in the Sense 2.

The Pixel Fold is now officially the most expensive Android device that Google sells through its online Store in the US - and is even more pricey in its top-end 12GB RAM/512GB internal storage configuration. Nevertheless, the Mountain View giant is now out of those SKUs to pre-order in the US.

The Pixel 7a's almost obligatory teardown on the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel has ended in unexpected results. Google's latest Android smartphone was found to have an internal detail or two that never came up during its recent I/O 2023 launch, turning a practically routine vlog into a timely fable on the importance of staying alert and informed in a constantly evolving consumer tech world.

According to reports, Google is preparing to bring multiple new features to the Pixel Buds Pro. Rolling out in the next few months, the Pixel Buds Pro is rumoured to gain Clear Calling, among other new technologies.

JerryRigEverything has subjected the Pixel 7a to his infamous durability test. Surprisingly, the cheapest Pixel 7 series model holds up better than the Pixel 7 Pro, which failed the YouTuber's bend test.

A new leak shows off the Pixel 8 Pro doubling up as an IR thermometer via a dedicated sensor located on the rear camera housing. It has to be in close proximity to a person's skin and can even measure the temperatures of external objects.

Google has now confirmed that server issues were the reason behind some Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series units overheating and experiencing excessive battery drain. Google has pushed changes to the Google app remotely, with no end-user action required.

Google and iFixit announced a partnership to make replacement parts and tools for nearly every Pixel phone available. Furthermore, they are sold in a variety of markets worldwide - luckily for Australia-based teardown vlogger Hugh Jeffreys. The YouTuber tested the collaboration out on a broken Pixel 7 Pro.

OtterBox and CASETiFY have confirmed that they are among the first of the popular accessory brands to support the newly-announced Google Pixel Fold with protective accessories. Both companies assert that the new cases can protect the first-gen flexible-display device with no hindrance to its unique new function. OtterBox also backs its versions to keep any added bulk to a minimum, whereas CASETiFY offers certified military-standard protection.

Google has silently cut the price of the Pixel 6a after revealing the Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold and the Pixel Tablet. The price appears to be a new fixed price for Google's cheapest smartphone, likely to distinguish it from the company's new mid-range offering.

Google has introduced the Pixel Tablet, a 10.95-inch tablet based on the Tensor G2 chipset. The Pixel Tablet also has 8 GB of RAM, a choice between two storage options and a 27 Wh battery. At launch, Google offers the Pixel Tablet in three colour options with colour-matching charging docks.

Google has showcased the Pixel Fold, the first foldable smartphone for the company. Built around a 7.6-inch foldable display, the Pixel Fold also has a 5.8-inch cover display, a Google Tensor G2 chipset and a 48 MP triple rear-facing camera set up, among other features.

Google has finally taken wraps off the Pixel 7a. The Pixel 7a is powered by the Google Tensor G2 SoC and features an FHD+ display, 64 MP primary camera, and a host of AI-powered enhancements. The Pixel 7a will retail for ₹43,999 or US$499.

The Pixel 7a has yet to be announced by Google - however, it already somehow has listings on the online US marketplace Swappa. The popular source of second-hand smartphones has a page for the new mid-range handset, which, furthermore, has multiple listings for allegedly in-hand units. They all drop similar strong hints as to the 7a's specs and color options ahead of their official reveal.

Full European pricing has leaked for the Pixel Tablet, Google's return to releasing tablets after a period of absence. Not only will the Pixel Tablet retail for more than Apple's entry-level iPad, but it will also cost more than the cheapest iPad Air configuration. The Pixel Tablet could prove more versatile thanks to its bundled docking station, though.

All key specifications for the Pixel Tablet are now known, courtesy of a substantial retailer leak. Amazon Japan has not only confirmed more specifications about the Pixel Tablet, but it has also showcased availability and launch pricing.

According to reports, Google is finalising the development of two new smartwatches. Reputedly, Google plans to release a second-generation Pixel Watch, currently thought of as the Pixel Watch 2. A child-friendly smartwatch is also expected to land this autumn too but under the Fitbit brand.

A major French retailer has revealed Google's plans to offer a pair of Pixel Buds as a pre-order bonus for early Pixel 7a orders. The retailer appears to have confirmed when pre-orders will open and close, too.

Google will launch the Pixel 7a next week, as well as the Pixel Fold and the Pixel Tablet. In the meantime, a disassembly video has shown how easy the Pixel 7a is to repair, with Google making its latest smartphone more repairable than the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 or the Pixel 7 Pro. There are a few quirks though, including the Pixel 7a's battery capacity.

New details about the Pixel 7a have emerged online, courtesy of a hands-on preview with a retail model. Surprisingly, the Pixel 7a is 25 g heavier than the Pixel 6a, despite having a nominally smaller battery capacity.

Google has lifted the lid on the Pixel Fold, its first foldable and a device that will likely rival Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series. Not only has Google provided a peek at the Pixel Fold's design, but it has also hinted at when it intends to announce the device.

European and UK pricing for the Pixel 7a has leaked online, less than a week away from the device's anticipated launch during Google I/O 2023. As expected, the Pixel 7a will be more expensive than the Pixel 6a, which is rumoured to be sticking around for another year. With Google now discounting the Pixel 7 in some markets, it seems that there will be little separating from the nominally less Pixel 7a.

Google has delivered the May 2023 round of updates for its Pixel portfolio. Available for the Pixel 4a (5G) onwards and the Pixel Watch, this month's updates introduce various security improvements and should refine touchscreen response on the Pixel 7 Pro.

Google is a few days away from officially presenting the Pixel 7a, which will slot in between the Pixel 6a and Pixel 7. The company has now confirmed the device's impending release, but a comprehensive leak has revealed all key specifications, including how the Pixel 7a differs from its predecessor.

According to a new report, Google may end the Pixel A-Series on a high with the Pixel 7a. Instead, Google could pivot to just selling flagship smartphones, with regular, Pro and foldable offerings going forwards.

Update: Leaker has now shared the first photo of the Pixel Fold's internal display.
Official photos of the Pixel Fold have leaked online, courtesy of Evan Blass. Sporting a wider cover display than the Galaxy Z Fold4, the Pixel Fold also lacks the full-width camera bar of the Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro.

A new leak has shed light on the Google Tensor G3's alleged specifications. It feature nine CPU cores (1x Cortex-X3, 4x Cortex-A715, 4x Cortex-A510) and an Arm Mali G715-MP8 GPU. It will be manufactured on Samsung's 4LPP node and launch alongside the Pixel 8 series later this year.

Numerous hands-on images of retail Google Pixel 7a units have surfaced online, courtesy of a third-party reseller. The photos show the Pixel 7a in Arctic Blue, a new colour option for the Pixel A-Series, as well as Carbon Grey.

According to various reports, Google will release the Pixel 7a in four colours. Now, a new leak has revealed what this mystery colour will look like, which is reminiscent of 'Oh So Orange', a colour option exclusive to the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL.

The Pixel 7a is only a few weeks from launching, with its debut expected on May 10. In the meantime, MySmartPrice has leaked various marketing materials, confirming several firsts for the Pixel A-Series, including wireless charging and a 64 MP primary camera.