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Google Pixel 8a launched to take on Galaxy S23 FE, iPhone SE 2025

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2 weeks ago

May 7, 2024

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Google surprisingly launched the Pixel 8a 5G. The device is aimed to challenge Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE and Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 2025. Google has a lot to offer with Pixel 8a including a larger battery, new Tensor SoC, and unbeatable software longevity.

The Pixel 8a is available in four colors: Aloe (Green), Bay (Blue), Porcelain (Cream), and Obsidian (Black). It features a 6.1-inch Actua OLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution, up to 2,000 nits peak brightness, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 glass.

Google claims Pixel 8a offers over 24-hour battery life and up to 72-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver enabled. It packs a 4492mAh battery, featuring 23W fast charging and Qi-certified Wireless charging. It lacks the wireless powershare feature, which is available in the Pixel 8 series.

The handset features 8GB LPDDR5x RAM and is available in 128GB and 256GB internal storage. Under the hood, it’s equipped with Google’s Tensor G3 processor and Titan M2 security coprocessor. It also has anti-malware and anti-phishing protection, including support for passkeys.

Google Pixel 8a

In terms of software support, Google surprised its competitors, with Pixel 8a guaranteed to receive seven years of OS, security, and Feature Drop updates. Software support gives Pixel 8a an edge over Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE and Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 2025.

As far as the camera department is concerned, the Pixel 8a has a 64-megapixel Quad PD wide (primary) camera, supporting Super Res Zoom up to 8x. Besides, it brings a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera, featuring 120° field of view. For selfies and video calling, it uses a 13-megapixel front camera.

Pixel 8a’s key features include Circle to Search, Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, Live HDR+, Ultra HDR, Long Exposure and Astrophotography.

The phone also packs core sensors including a Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, and Barometer. For biometric authentication, Pixel 8a has Face Unlock and Fingerprint Unlock with an under-display fingerprint sensor.

Pre-loaded with Android 14, the Pixel 8a matches its parent models (Pixel 8 and 8 Pro) in software longevity. It features IP67 dust and water resistance and a matte composite back with a matte aluminum frame. Google notes it’s made with at least 24% recycled materials based on product weight.

Price:

8GB RAM + 128GB ROM: $499 / £499 / €549 / INR 52,999
8GB RAM + 256GB ROM: $559 / £559 / €609

Colorful. Powerful. AI-full. #Pixel8a is a smarter phone, at a great price.

Designed with Google AI and a best-in-class camera:
👌Best Take*
🧠Gemini*
🔎Circle to Search*
📞Call Assist*
🗣Live Translate*
🔇Audio Magic Eraser*

*See video & pre-order now: https://t.co/GWfCo6ayOn pic.twitter.com/rbNNCudqib

— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) May 7, 2024

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Google Pixel 8a gets AI wallpaper generator, May 2024 patch

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5 days ago

May 15, 2024

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Google Pixel 8a received its first software update with an AI wallpaper generator and a May 2024 security patch. While Google kickstarted its I/O 2024 keynote, the recently launched Pixel 8a got a new 190MB firmware update.

The latest Google Pixel 8a firmware brings the May 2024 Android security patch. The update has also included Google’s AI-powered wallpaper generator feature, which debuted with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro last year.

While the latest patch ensures your device is protected, an AI wallpaper generator unlocks new ways of personalization. The company is also starting the release of its new mid-range phone, hence, install the update as soon as you get your hands on it.

Powered by generative AI, Google’s AI wallpaper creator allows users to create unique wallpapers based on user-specified themes and keywords. Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series also has this functionality, apart from support for the Gemini Nano AI model.

Google is committed to offering the most of its software experience across segments. Only hardware-backed features are exclusive to certain models such as Generative AI on Pixel 8 series. The next year’s Pixel 9 series will bring more advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.

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New live images of Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL leaked

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6 days ago

May 14, 2024

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Google will release the Pixel 9 flagship phones later this year. Meanwhile, new leaked live images of Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL showcase the design of the company’s upcoming smartphones.

This year, Google is expected to release three flagship models under its Pixel 9 series. The company has made a major design change in the upcoming Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, as shown in the live images.

The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL will succeed the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launched last year. Pixel 9 Pro would become the middle child of the lineup, featuring Pixel 9 Pro XL-like camera in Pixel 9-like size.

The prototype model of the Pixel 9 features 12GB of RAM, while the Pro and Pro XL variants boast 16GB. Regarding the screen size, the Pixel 9’s is 6.24″, the Pixel 9 Pro is 6.34″, and the Pixel 9 XL is 6.73″.

The Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL have three 50 MP cameras, while the Pixel 9 has a main camera and an ultrawide. Google’s bringing a periscope camera with 5x optical zoom to the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro flagships.

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Google Pixel 8a to get USB display output feature

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1 week ago

May 11, 2024

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Google Pixel 8a is expected to add support for display output through a USB Type-C port. Google has recently launched the Pixel 8a, which will go on sale next week. Android expert Mishaal Rahman spotted that the display output feature is buried inside.

The new Google Pixel 8a brings hardware capabilities for display output through a USB Type-C. However, the company hasn’t yet enabled it from the software part. The source speculates it to happen with the next Pixel Feature Drop slated to arrive next month.

Powered by Tensor G3, Google’s Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro bring the display output feature. It’s because of a USB controller, which supports the DisplayPort Alternate Mode signal. Google disabled it during the launch and released it to Pixel 8s with Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.

Mishaal (via AndroidAuthority) further notes that there is a system property dubbed persist.vendor.usb.displayport.enabled, which is set for 0, meaning the DisplayPort Alternate Mode is disabled. However, the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 release set it to 1, enabling the DP Alt mode.

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