It’s a tale of two phones. The Google Pixel 9a (seen on the left in the image above) is set to release soon, with pre-order deals ready to launch at any moment. Unfortunately, the anticipated budget phone has run into delays. The good news is that we can now get the Google Pixel 8a (seen on the right in the …
Read More »Pixel 8a Returns to Record Low Price
Navigating the vast smartphone market can be challenging, especially with hundreds of models available today. However, some devices stand out for their exceptional value and the Google Pixel 8a is one such example. Currently, Amazon is offering a great “Big Spring Sale” deal on the Pixel 8a with 128GB storage, reducing its price to $399 from $499. This massive discount …
Read More »How to Unlock Your Pixel Without Turning On the Screen
As Google prepares Android 16 for launch, users are discovering interesting new features in its various betas. The latest one, discovered by Android Authority, allows you to unlock your Google Pixel phone even when its screen is turned off. This is possible on Pixel phones that have an in-display fingerprint sensor and are running Android 16 beta 3. How to …
Read More »The Google Pixel 9a’s mysterious delay may have just been explained
The Google Pixel 9a reportedly has an overheating issue This is apparently why Google delayed sales of the phone Supposedly it can be fixed with a software update The Google Pixel 9a hasn’t had the smoothest of launches, with the discovery that it lacks various Pixel 9 features and an unexpected delay to its on-sale date. That delay was, according …
Read More »Android 16 Beta 3 Brings Screen-Off Fingerprint Unlock to More Pixel Devices | by Bianca Patrick | Mar, 2025
The latest Android 16 Beta 3 (and Beta 3.1) update has introduced an exciting feature for Pixel users — the ability to unlock devices using fingerprint authentication even when the screen is off. Previously, this feature was exclusive to the upcoming Pixel 9, but now, it has been expanded to include devices from the Pixel 6 and newer. This update …
Read More »Are you cleaning your Pixel Buds Pro 2 wrong? Google reveals the right way
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google has released instructions on how to remove debris from the Pixel Buds Pro 2 if you’re experiencing unwanted noise or audio issues. It suggested that you use a toothbrush, micellar water, and a paper towel. The company warns against using Q-tips, alcohol, detergents, and sprays. Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 are some …
Read More »After borking my Pixel 4a battery, Google borks me, too
Within the space of three days, I went from 1) being mildly annoyed at the prospect of having my phone messed with remotely to 2) accepting that Google was (probably) doing it for my own safety and was committed to making things right to 3) berating Google for ruining my device and then using a hostile, data collecting “appeasement” program …
Read More »The best Google Pixel 9a cases
Table of Contents Table of Contents OtterBox Commuter Series Spigen Liquid Air Zagg Crystal Palace Google Pixel 9a Case Speck ImpactHero Slim Caka for Pixel 9a Natbok Magnetic Bellroy Leather Pixel 9a Case The Google Pixel 9a is finally here! With that, any caring phone owner ought to invest in a phone case to protect their new device and keep …
Read More »Surveys show the Pixel 9a is a very polarizing release from Google
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority Google recently launched the Pixel 9a, and it tentatively looks like a great mid-range phone. Between the Tensor G4 processor, big battery, wireless charging support, and seven-year update policy, there’s a lot to like on paper. What do readers think, though? We asked people across our website, Twitter account, and YouTube community whether the Pixel …
Read More »Android 16 brings a blind fingerprint unlock perk to Pixel phones
Google is currently moving full steam ahead with the development of Android 16. Following the release of a third beta update just over a week ago, Android 16 has reached the platform stability milestone. Though the latest test build is light on feature updates, it brings a cool new trick. On Pixel smartphones, users can now unlock their phone even …
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