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Google has unveiled many of the details surrounding its new Pixel 8a mid-range smartphone. Unfortunately for those looking for an exciting upgrade from the Google Pixel 7a, this simply isn't it. That doesn't mean the Pixel 8a is dead in the water. While the display, cameras, and performance have received little to no updates, the new seven-year software support commitment is a huge boon for the Pixel 8a.

Google is rolling out a new update for Pixel devices from the Pixel 5a onwards. Also available for the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet, the new update is said to offer Bluetooth LE audio and camera performance improvements for multiple devices.

The Pixel Tablet is now practically a year old. Rather than release a new model, Google has decided to discount the existing model by removing its previously bundled charging and speaker dock. The tablet's rumoured new keyboard and pen accessories are nowhere to be seen yet, though.

Google is now selling the Pixel 8a, a mid-range option that arrives a few months before the Pixel 9 series. Further narrowing the gap between the Pixel A series and Google's flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8a features various upgrades from last year's Pixel 7a.

Fresh information about the Pixel 8a has surfaced online shortly before the device's release. Not only has Google's full product listing been revealed with the promise of '7 years of Feature Drops', but so has lower European pricing and a revised launch date.

According to a new report, Google will not be bringing any charging upgrades to its Pixel 7a successor. While the Pixel 8a was rumoured to support up to 27 W wired charging, it is now said to be topping out at 18 W 'fast' wired charging instead.

Google has now entered the launch month for the Pixel 8a, its final Pixel 8 release, before introducing up to four Pixel 9 smartphones this autumn. Reportedly, the Pixel 8a will cost even more than previously expected in Europe, unlike in North America. Google is said to be sweetening the deal with early launch discounts, though.

Google is on the verge of introducing the Pixel 8a, an exciting mid-range smartphone that will arrive with the same Tensor G3 chipset as the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Despite containing numerous other upgrades over the Pixel 7a, such as a 120 Hz OLED display, it seems that Google plans to price the Pixel 8a more aggressively than previous rumours claimed.

Google's current flagship AI features for mobile device cameras include the removal of unwanted objects from photos and moving others into better positions. The next big thing is projected to help the user repair or restore images in new and generative ways. Then again, it may have the same drawbacks as the current iteration of Magic Editor.

Google will present the Pixel 8a in a few days. In the meantime, the most substantial leaks to date about the Pixel 7a successor have surfaced online through multiple sources. Not only have official marketing materials surfaced, but so has the first promotional video for the same device.

According to a new report, Google is planning to reposition the Pixel Tablet, starting next month to coincide with its I/O 2024 conference. Allegedly, the Pixel Tablet will not only arrive at a cheaper price point in refreshed packaging, but also with new official keyboard and pen accessories.

Nearly a year has passed since Google announced the Pixel Tablet. However, it seems that the company will not introduce a Pixel Tablet 2 at I/O 2024. Instead, a reliable leaker asserts that a refreshed Pixel Tablet without a bundled charging dock may arrive in its place.

Google's upcoming Pixel 8a has now been sighted in the flesh. A hands-on video shared by a Moroccan phone shop confirms two of the leaked colorways for the mid-range phone, as well as potential pricing ahead of its expected May debut.

A new leak has now revealed supposed pricing of the upcoming Pixel 8a, courtesy of an unnamed Canadian retailer listing. A price hike looks to be on the cards, effectively corroborating prior reports on the matter.

The sought-after Google Pixel 7 has received its deepest discount to date as the 128GB version of the factory-unlocked Android smartphone is now on sale for just $359 at an Amazon-owned online retailer.

Google's mid-range Pixel 7a smartphone is now more budget-friendly than ever. Google is selling the phone for 30% less than its MSRP at all major retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and the search giant's own retail store. The discount is likely due to retailers wanting to clear the Pixel 7a off of shelves to make room for the upcoming Pixel 8a.

Wireless charging via a smartphone's NFC chip could finally become a reality with Android 15. This would allow even inexpensive mid-range smartphones to be charged wirelessly, while wireless chargers could potentially become significantly smaller and cheaper.

According to a new report, Google could become the first OEM to offer devices with the Samsung Exynos Modem 5400. Allegedly, the Exynos 5400 modem will arrive in this year's Pixel 9 series, which is now rumoured to contain four models by way of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, as well as a future 5G Pixel tablet codenamed 'clementine'.

Tech giant Google is restricting the range of functions of Google One, which is intended to ensure easy surfing with a high level of privacy protection, including protection in public WiFi networks, for example.

Google has kicked off its spring and summer public beta testing period for Android 15. For now, Android 15 Beta 1 remains exclusive to Pixel devices, starting with the Pixel 6a. The first beta packs various changes from current Android 14 builds and is also to open the Pixel Fold, as well as the Pixel Tablet.

The Pixel 8a has been showcased in four colour options before its official release in about a month's time. Based on new leaked render images, Google plans to sell its Pixel 7a in light blue, beige, black and light green colours, all with matte and textured back panels.

A lost Google Pixel 8 can be tracked down even if the battery is exhausted and the device has no connection to the mobile network. This functionality of Google's "Find My Device" network will also be available for other smartphones in the future.

Google has brought various changes to the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 with its latest round of updates. Rolling out as TWD9.240405.001, the update adds a new feature called 'Vibration Watch', among other refinements.

New images of the Google Pixel 8a have revealed elements of the device that have escaped earlier leaks. While the Pixel 8a is rumoured to contain modern features like a 120 Hz OLED display and a Google Tensor G3 chipset, these will be joined by comparatively thick bezels.

Google has provided a brief glimpse at its next mid-range smartphone. As expected, the forthcoming handset has a twin rear-facing camera set-up, as well as a design that builds on the Pixel 8 rather than the Pixel 7a.

Rumors of an I/O 2024 launch for Google's latest smartphone with Android 14 out of the box have intensified as the 8a takes what might be one of its final steps on its path to become a market-ready device. The new tip may help confirm the number of SKUs it may have and its similarity to the rest of the Pixel 8 series.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro recently received beta support for outputting to external monitors. Now, a reliable source has shown what Google's improved desktop mode actually looks like and how it compares to Samsung DeX.

Google's revised design language can be seen in a new concept video of the Pixel 9. Highlighted in four colours, the Google Pixel 9 is expected to sport a new camera housing, as well as a flat frame and more rounded corners like the current iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro.

Amazon-owned online retailer Woot is offering the Google Pixel 7 Pro with a massive price cut. Thanks to this limited time sale, the Android phone with 512 GB of storage is up for grabs at just $499.99. While it’s a last-gen smartphone, this deal makes it deliver a much better value than ever before.

Google has confirmed the vanilla Pixel 8 will get Gemini Nano in the next Pixel Feature Drop scheduled for June 2024. Currently, it is exclusive to the Pixel 8 Pro.

New evidence of Google developing a third Pixel 9 series smartphone has surfaced online. Reportedly, this year’s flagships will mark the return of Google’s ‘XL’ branding with the Pixel 9 Pro XL as an Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max rival.

The Pixel 6a is no longer available on Google's online store, allegedly to make room for the upcoming Pixel 8a. The phone is still available through third-party sellers on Amazon and through a variety of refurbished outlets, like Best Buy's Geek Squad Certified Refurbished store.

Like most new smartphones released in March 2024, the Nothing Phone (2a) has a metallic mid-frame and a Gorilla Glass-coated display. However, it also has a back covered in supposedly lower-end plastic rather than glass. Nevertheless, it makes for “impressive” result in an online test of its durability.

The Google Pixel 8a has turned up in a new set of leaks. Not only has Google's next mid-range smartphone appeared in four FCC listings, but various specifications have also been published courtesy of a reliable leaker of all things Google Pixel-related.

Google's current Pixel phones are all on sale for historically low prices over at Amazon. This sale includes the Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Fold.

The Google Pixel 8 has slid down to a record-low price on Amazon. The new price of $499 is $45 lower than the sale price from February and is a whopping $200 less than the list rate. Needless to say, the Pixel 8 is a steal at the discounted rate as it is an excellent device with a small chassis, stellar cameras, and the promise of 7 years of updates.

A year after I/O 2023, Google will hold the I/O 2024 developer conference as a one-day event. For the past two years, the conference has been the setting for the release of the Pixel A series phones. So, there is a chance that Google will reveal the Pixel 8a at the event.

It seems that Google is working towards delivering a new display feature this year. According to new evidence, the feature will debut on Pixel flagships released this year, which could include the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold 2.

Ross Young, a well-renowned display analyist, has confirmed the Pixel Fold 2 is due to launch later this year. Both its primary and cover displays will be remarkably larger than the original.

Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 has arrived for Google Pixel devices, bringing numerous bug fixes to the Pixel 5a onwards. Additionally, Google has included several new features, the biggest of which is external monitor support for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. As a result, both devices can now imitate Samsung DeX through their built-in desktop modes.

Although it was unleashed a week ago, the March Pixel Feature Drop has barely started its US rollout. According to multiple user reports, the update is now reaching compatible Pixel devices on AT&T, Google Fi, and T-Mobile. Verizon users were the last, with Pixel 8 and Pixel 7 devices being updated first.

Google has billed its Pixel smartphones as being all about their AI capabilities. With revelations that the Pixel 8 can’t support Gemini Nano, Google’s first on-device LLM for Android phones, that reputation is in tatters.

According to a new report, Google has already added UWB connectivity support for Watch Unlock within its Play Services app ahead of a presumed Pixel Watch 3 release later this year. Arriving in two sizes, the Pixel Watch 3 41 mm and Pixel Watch 3 45 mm will likely launch alongside the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, among other devices.

According to a typically reliable source, this year's Pixel A series smartphone will be roughly 12% more expensive than the Pixel 7a. Google is finally expected to offer a mid-range Pixel smartphone with 256 GB of storage though, among other improvements between the Pixel 7a and Pixel 8a.

Of all companies currently in the smartphone chipset game (which include Apple, Google and Unisoc), MediaTek was found to have shipped the most units in the last quarter of 2023 (4Q2023) and to have had one of the best rates of year-on-year (YoY) growth, with rivals such as Qualcomm and Samsung flat or flagging by comparison. Then again, the Taiwanese OEM was not the one that made the most money in that time.

Google's latest software update for Pixel devices is now live. It brings Circle to Search to the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, along with the ability to upload 10-bit HDR 10 photos to Instagram. The Pixel Watch also gets a bunch of new exercise-related features.

According to a typically reliable source, Google is working towards delivering three new wearable devices later this year. On the one hand, two Pixel Watch 3 sizes are still rumoured, with a 45 mm size set to join the series' existing 41 mm design. On the other hand, a second-generation Pixel Buds Pro is also said to be in the works as the Pixel Buds Pro 2.

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Android expert Mishaal Rahman confirmed that Google Tensor G3 is the first smartphone chipset to have hardware-accelerated AV1 encoding support. The SoC has hardware-level support for encoding at up to 4K 60 FPS, but no current application can take advantage of it, which is likely due to the lack of platform support.

High-resolution images of Google's next foldable smartphone have surfaced online. Matching the design shown in a previous leak, the Pixel Fold successor may actually adopt an under-panel selfie camera like Samsung's current Galaxy Z Fold5.