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Google has stuck to Corning Gorilla Glass 3 this year, which is not the best protection the industry has on offer. Hence, you may want to install a screen protector on your Pixel 9a for maximum protection. Some of the best tempered glass screen protectors you can buy for your Pixel 9a are dbrand Prism 2.0, Ringke Easy Slide, Spigen, Ferilinso, amFilm, OtterBox Premium Glass, and ZAGG InvisibleShield.
Want a new case for your Pixel 9a? Look no further, as we have compiled a list of the best cases across different categories and use cases that you should pick for the Pixel 9a.
Google Pixel 9a Is Here with Tensor G4, Bigger 5,100mAh Battery
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google has finally launched the Pixel 9a and it starts from $499. The device features an FHD+ 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED display which can reach a peak brightness of 2,700 nits. The back of the device is flat with no camera bump, just like the renders suggested. The departure from the camera island kind of robs the Pixel essence from it, but it should be a boon for those who hate wobbly phones on tables. Powering the phone will be an upgraded, 5100 mAh battery, a whopping 12% increase from Pixel 8a; although the charging speed remains the same 23W.
Predictably Leaked: Pixel 9a Unboxing Surfaces Online Ahead of Official Launch
Abubakar Mohammed
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Unboxing videos posted on YouTube channels Sahil Karoul and The Mobile Central show the Pixel 9a in its full glory. The Iris Purple and Porcelain colorways combined with the flat camera design and huge bezels suggest the leaks were bang on this time as well. Other Pixel 9a specifications include a 48 MP primary and 13 MP ultrawide lens, a 5100 mAh battery with 23W charging, and rumored but still not confirmed Satellite Connectivity.
Google’s March Pixel Drop Brings Scam Detection and Improved AI Features
Anshuman Jain
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Google has released the latest Pixel Drop update for March 2025, and it brings substantial changes for Pixel devices. It features the new Modes option that replaces Do Not Disturb, Notification Cooldown, AI enhancements, spam call detection and loss of pulse detection for Pixel Watch 3.
There are many ways to scan QR codes on Google Pixel devices. Some of the best methods is by using the Pixel Camera, Lockscreen shortcut, and using the standalone Google Lens app. Besides, you can also scan a QR code using the QR code scanner Quick Setting tile and from the Google Lens option in Google Photos.
Screen recording on a Google Pixel device is quite easy. All you need to do is tap the Screen recording tile from Quick Settings and choose if you want to record the whole screen or an app. Once done, you can stop recording by tapping the screen recording timer pill and tapping stop recording.
Google introduced Audio Magic Eraser in the Pixel 8 series and it's one of the easiest ways to fix issues like wind noise, enhance speech, and reduce the overall noise. All you need to do is go to Photos > Settings > Audio Eraser.
From a new form factor to an improved software experience, there's a lot that Pixels did right this year, but there were a few things I was expecting from them that didn't happen. Things like better charging speeds, better performance, improvements to Pixel Watch's Fitbit integration, etc. Here are all the improvements I want in Pixels in 2025.
Google’s New Pixel 9 Pro is $150 off in this Early Black Friday Deal
Abubakar Mohammed
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The Google Pixel 9 Pro is now available for $849 on Amazon from $999 making it one of the best deals for a phone that's only a few months old. It's a great deals for existing Pixel fans who want to upgrade, as well as those who want to try out Pixel UI and Google's AI shenanigans.
Google is Finally Adding This Essential Battery Feature to Pixel Phones
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Google is reportedly rolling out the charging limit feature on Pixel phones gradually. Thanks to this feature, Pixel phones will finally be able to automatically stop charging at 80% to preserve battery health. Read more here!
Arjun Sha
For the Tensor G5, Google is moving to TSMC's 3nm (N3E) process node. However, it still packs the older Cortex-X4 core. For GPU, Google has picked Imagination Technologies's 2-core GPU.
A slew of new Google Pixel 10 leaks have revealed that the upcoming phone's Tensor G5 chipset will use TSMC's 3nm N3E process node. For those unaware, this is the same chipset that Apple uses for its A18 Pro and M4 processors. More details here!
In this post, we have listed down all the new features Google has released in this new October Pixel drop alongside Android 15. Some notable features include Night Sight for Instagram, Underwater Photography modes, improved Audio Magic Eraser, Gemini extension for Pixel screenshots, and theft protection.
Leaked Pixel 9a Renders Reveal It’s Ready to Ditch the Camera Bar
Abubakar Mohammed
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The latest high-quality renders of the Pixel 9a reveal and confirm many details about the upcoming budget Pixel device. The biggest difference is in the design, as the phone's cameras will sit flush with the back panel, unlike the Pixel 9's protruding camera island. The design on the front looks pretty close to Pixel 9 series, with the bezels being a tad thicker.
The iPhone 16 has gone official with the Apple A18, and competes with the Pixel 9 in the segment. Which is the better phone? See here!
Pixel 9a leaks have just surfaced online. and in this story, we discuss what Google's next budget smartphone will look like. It omits the camera island for a more simpler design and is expected to launch at the end of the year in four color variants.
Google Breaks 7-Year Android Update Promise with Pixel 9 Launch
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google launched the Pixel 9 series in the 2024 Made by Google event, but weirdly, the phones come with Android 14 out of the box, skipping the tradition of including the latest Android version on new Pixel devices. This means that the upcoming Android 15 update will reduce a year from the 7-year update quota, and the Pixel 9 series won't receive Android 22. This begs the question, has Google already started backtracking on their 7-year promise?
Google has revealed its upcoming smartphones, the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro Fold in all their glory. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has an eerily designed stacked camera module, resembling to the numerous renders which leaked earlier. The Pixel 9 series is expected to feature Tensor G4, a much bigger battery, and faster charging.
A video surfaced online gives us a detailed look at the upcoming Pixel 9 in vibrant Pink color. Previous rumors and leaks pointed toward the existence of a Peony colorway and this could be the one. The camera module is bigger than we expected with a lighter pink color on it, and the edges of the phone are slightly rounded. The Pixel 9 series is expected to launch on August 13.
Pixel Phones Get So Hot That Google Wants to Teach You How to Cool Them
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google is working on Adaptive Thermal, a feature that could help bring the temperature of Pixels down. The feature will first trigger a notification when the device temperature reaches 49 degrees Celsius. If it reaches 55 degrees Celsius, Adaptive Thermal will warn users 30 seconds before it shuts down the phone to prevent any harm.
Google to Take on Apple’s Genmoji with Custom AI Sticker App on Pixel Phones
Ajaay Srinivasan
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Google is bringing generative AI for creating custom emojis and stickers with a new app called Creative Assistant. The app will reportedly integrate with Google's Markup app allowing you to add AI stickers directly into screenshots and images. This new functionality is expected to debut with Pixel 9 later this year.
Getting the Google Pixel 8a for Rs 52,999 does not make sense, especially, since you already have phones like the iQOO 12 and OnePlus 12R that bring you more for less. Besides, if you're looking to buy a compact phone specifically, there's the Samsung Galaxy S23's 8GB/256GB variant which costs about the same and brings more storage than the 8a's base model. The poor thermal management and incorrigible front design of the phone make it a hard phone to recommend. My suggestion? Wait for the price to drop in the coming months if you're that hellbent towards getting it.
In all honesty, it's better to stay as far away as possible from the Google Pixel 8a. If you're still able to avail the Pixel 8 at $549, don't think twice and get that instead. If not, I'd still recommend not getting the 8a. The ugly bezels, plastic body and software optimization issues make it easy for me to never recommend it to anyone over the Pixel 8. The latter is just a more stable and premium device, and will give you your money's worth for sure.
Live Photos Leak Reveals Every Angle of All Three Pixel 9 Phones
Abubakar Mohammed
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A new Google Pixel 9 series leak is here and they add to the previous leaks and confirm the display sizes of the upcoming three-device Pixel series. The Pixel 9 will feature up to 12 GB RAM, whereas the 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL will have up to 16 GB RAM. All three phones will have a redesigned camera island too, which no longer extends to the edges.
If you're looking for cases to buy for the Pixel 8a, you should take a look at this list we've compiled. From ultra-rugged cases that offer a 360-degree protection and designer cases that focus on aesthetics to transparent cases that highlight your phone's color to even cases that bring some top-tier utility, we've handpicked each of those.
Google has quietly released their much anticipated Pixel 8a at an attractive price of $500 featuring specs like a 120Hz refresh rate OLED display, Tensor G3 chipset, 64+13MP camera setup, and 7 years of major Android updates. It comes with all the latest AI features and will also get Gemini Nano support later down the line.
Latest Pixel 8a Leak Reveals All Specs Ahead of Google I/O 2024
Abubakar Mohammed
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A new Google Pixel 8a leak has revealed almost everything about the upcoming Google Pixel 8a. The device will feature Tensor G3, dual rear cameras, 4,492 mAh battery with 27W fast charging, and rumors suggest 7 years of major updates.
Pixel 9 series is the next big thing for Google and the Pixel brand, and the Pixel 9 Pro has already leaked six months before launch! The leaks show the device in its full glory and suggest a sharp. The photos of device's bootloader suggests the phone is still using the older UFS 3.1 storage rather than the latest, much faster, efficient UFS 4.0 storage.
The Pixel 9 series will be getting a new Exynos 5400 modem that will satellite connectivity and fix the connectivity issues that have plagued Pixels for years. The modem will be coming to the Pixel 9 series, Pixel Fold 2, and a 5G Pixel Tablet which is under development. The feature will ask you a few questions, and will then message your emergency contacts followed by emergency services.
The direction in which the recent Pixel 8a leaks and the upcoming Pixel 9 series leaks point toward Google eventually discontinuing the A series of devices. This is because both the price and specification gap between the regular and A series Pixels is diminishing, and Google wouldn't want one's sales devour others' sales. Besides, the firm is also upping the number of models, which might bring the price of the vanilla model down, thereby leading to the discontinuation of A series.
Pixel 9 Renders Reveal Google’s Plan to Launch a New ‘Pixel 9 Pro XL’ This Year
Abubakar Mohammed
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The latest Pixel 9 leaks are courtesy of popular leaker Steve H. McFly AKA OnLeaks in collaboration with 91Mobiles. It's now confirmed that the Pixel 9 series devices that leaked around a month ago are the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. The Pixel 9 will get dual-cameras, a 6-inch display, and the overall dimensions of the same are 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5mm.
New Pixel 8a Leak Suggests 120Hz Refresh Rate and DisplayPort Support
Abubakar Mohammed
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New exclusive information about the upcoming Pixel 8a has leaked thanks to popular leaker and features spotter Kamilla Wojciechowska. The info suggests that the Google Pixel 8a will boast a 120Hz OLED display, DisplayOut support, Tensor G3, and could bring Pixels to more countries.
When a smartphone model gets listed on the FCC, it's an indication that their launch is imminent. We all know that Google launches an A series device in May, and this year's Google I/O is scheduled for May 14, which means Google could launch the 8a during the same.
The Pixel lineup sure has come a long way since its first resurrection in 2021 with the Pixel 6, steadily improving the lineup with every iteration with the Pixel 8 series being the best so far. However, Pixels are far from perfect and the five things I would improve are the Google Tensor G4, Charging Speeds, faster storage, better modem and connectivity, and bringing Telephoto to the standard Pixel.
Phones from Pixel 4a through Pixel 7a have all cost under $500, but recent leaks about the upcoming Pixel 8a suggest that might change. According to WinFuture and their dealer connections, the Pixel 8a could end up costing well over $600 for the base variant. Besides, Google will also sell a 256GB variant that could cost around $679.
Leaked Pixel 9 Renders Suggest Triple Cameras and Smaller Display
Abubakar Mohammed
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The Pixel 9 will have a 6.1-inch display, smaller than the Pixel 8's 6.2-inch screen. Despite the smaller screen, the phone has dimensions of 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm, which are larger than Pixel 8's dimensions. The renders also point toward the standard Pixel 9 getting a Telephoto lens in a triple camera setup.
Google Pixel 8a Retail Box Leaked; Suggests Small Form Factor and 27W Charging
Abubakar Mohammed
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The retail packaging of Pixel 8a was leaked in a Vietnam-based Pixel Facebook group today, and it suggests the A series will get a charging speed upgrade to 27W. The Google Pixel 8a may arrive in three colors -- Obsidian Black, Porcelain, and Bay. The phone will be a mid-range device with a 90Hz panel, Tensor G3, and may cost the same as the Pixel 7a, i.e. $500 or Rs 42,999.
Both are the S24 Ultra and Pixel 8 Pro are great smartphones. If performance, better display, faster charging, 10x periscope, and better battery life are what you're looking for, the S24 Ultra is a better pick. However, if you can sacrifice performance, especially gaming, or if you like the photos that come out of Pixels and if comprehensive AI camera features and new feature drops excite you, Pixel 8 Pro is for you.
Google could potentially launch the Pixel 8a in Q2 2024. And from the pattern that previous a-series phones have followed, it's easy to speculate the specifications of Pixel 8a. The Pixel 8a is expected to cost the same as the Pixel 7a, but recent reports suggest otherwise, and will potentially be powered by the Tensor G3, the new Tensor that was introduced in Pixel 8 this year.
Satyam Kumar
Even though the Pixel 8A is yet to be released, the wallpapers collection for it has leaked. The leaked Pixel 8A wallpapers feature Google's Mineral Collection, made by Andrew Zuckerman. The new wallpapers include themes on Titanite, Barite, and Hematite with each having their own design as well as dark & light themes!
Google Will Now Make Pixel Phones in India Starting with Pixel 8
Vanshika Malhotra