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Google is rolling out a new 'battery health assistance' feature - and you don't have the option to turn it off. Here's why.
Google's new Pixel 9a mid-range flagship phone offers the best of the Pixel 9 series at half the price. Here are five reasons I'm excited for the Google Pixel 9a.
Google's Pixel 9a once again hits it out of the park for a budget smartphone, but there may still be some good reasons to opt for the pricier Pixel 9.
For shoppers in the U.S., U.K., and Canada, the Pixel 9a hits retail shelves on April 10. A few days later on April 14, Pixel 9a sales expand to 23 European countries. Australians will be able to get their hands on the phone starting on April 16 along with customers in India, Singapore, Taiwan and Malaysia.
Google finally took the wraps off the Pixel 9a last week. The phone looks like a strong bargain, offering a lot of what makes the Pixel 9 a good phone — the Tensor G4 chipset, a 120Hz OLED display, and a fun, colorful design — for all of $500.
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UPDATE (April 2, 2025): The Google Pixel 9a release date has finally been announced, while we added some more content to the article. The Google Pixel 9a was announced on March 19 as the company ...
It appears that Google is introducing a new "Battery health assistance" feature in the Pixel 9a, and will roll it out to other Pixel phones.
UPDATE: Google has finally reached out with further comment on the Pixel 9a delay, saying: "Rumors and speculation regarding this delay are false. A passive component in Pixel 9a didn’t meet our ...
Looking for the best Pixel 9a case? Google’s official silicone case ($29.99) offers a snug fit with precise cutouts, while Spigen’s Nano Pop MagFit ($18.04) adds MagSafe compatibility.